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The Herzliya Municipality is implementing an AI-based adaptive traffic light system from the startup ITC. The technology uses computer vision to analyze real-time traffic, which has already reduced waiting times at traffic lights by 25%.

Microsoft is tightening control over employee AI token spending. Management is shifting focus toward efficiency rather than maximum resource consumption, transitioning to the GPT-5.6 Sol model.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has expressed frustration over the trend of AI talent prioritizing financial compensation over the company's core mission.

Israeli startup Oligo has raised $60 million to further develop its runtime application security platform. The technology enables the blocking of cyberattacks in real-time without requiring application downtime.

OpenAI has published a sharp response to Apple's lawsuit, accusing the company of negligence and presenting false information. To support its position, the ChatGPT developer released internal correspondence.

Efrat Rapoport, who previously sold Bonobo AI to Salesforce, has returned with a new startup, June AI. The company raised 20 million dollars in a Pre-Seed round led by Marc Benioff and Michael Dell.

LinkedIn is tackling the epidemic of AI-generated junk content by introducing a new flagging feature. The company is also restricting its internal AI post-generation tools to prioritize authentic user engagement.

As the peak tourist season approaches, images and specifications of the upcoming Google Pixel Tag have leaked. The device is set to compete with Apple's AirTag and Samsung's SmartTag2.

Keychron, a leading brand in mechanical keyboards, is officially entering the Israeli market through distributor Ishpar. The launch includes a full range of peripherals backed by a two-year warranty.

Looking for your next career move this summer? We have compiled a list of high-tech companies that are currently hiring and offering summer camps or office activities for employees' children in August.

Samsung is launching the Galaxy Z Fold8 and hosting two exclusive dinners for startup founders in Tel Aviv. The events will take place on August 6 and 9, featuring Uri Levine and Dov Moran.

Israeli startup Arrakis Security, founded by former Palantir and Torq employees, has raised $8 million in a seed round. The company provides a security layer to monitor and protect autonomous AI agents within corporate systems.

It seems that even superpowers cannot stop social media pirates. A copy of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leaked in its entirety to the X platform and quickly accumulated millions of views.

Apple is preparing to launch the new Siri AI, with CEO Tim Cook hinting at potential paid iCloud+ subscription tiers to remove usage limits. This move aligns the company with other major players in the AI market.

The Israeli company Tabnine, a pioneer in AI-powered code completion tools, has been acquired by the American corporation Tricentis. The startup will continue to develop its product under the new ownership.

The Israeli high-tech scene is as active as ever. We have compiled a list of upcoming meetups, conferences, and technical lectures that you should mark in your calendar.

Disney introduced a format called Infinity Vision for Avengers: Doomsday, but in practice it is not a new format—rather a standard with minimum requirements that can vary from one venue to another. Meanwhile, Dune: Part 3 releasing on the same day gives it an advantage across IMAX theaters.

Yoni Ramon, a former key security expert at Tesla, discusses his unexpected recruitment by Elon Musk, his work in the Twitter "war room," and the launch of his new startup, Pi Security, which continues to develop technology in Israel.

Israeli DevOps engineer Orel Fichman has developed CodePanion, a physical device featuring an analog voltmeter that provides real-time tracking of Claude Code token usage.

July proved to be a month of remarkable activity for the Israeli ecosystem, with startups raising approximately $1.3 billion. Over half of this total was secured in the final week, marking a level of investment not seen since 2021.

Israeli startup Bloom Security has exited stealth mode with a $20 million seed round led by Gallei Capital. The company offers a new approach to endpoint security, using a tiered 'onion method' to analyze risks posed by AI agents and browser extensions.

Anthropic, once the industry's darling, is facing a wave of criticism over its stance on open-source AI, aggressive scare tactics, and competitive practices that have alienated partners.

A hidden and massive damage of $7 million a year due to loss of productivity of idle employees is the true cost of outdated IT approaches.

The US administration has updated its blacklist to include "advanced robotic devices" manufactured abroad, effectively banning the import of most robotic vacuum cleaners, including brands like Roborock and Dreame, citing national security concerns.

Spotify is introducing a new AI-powered workout mode that adjusts music to a runner's heart rate and pace. The feature is integrated into the Fitness Hub and offers customizable training programs.

The new Spider-Man film is visually flawless and features great acting, but a script overloaded with cameos and lacking depth leaves a bitter taste of disappointment.

AI models may be grabbing headlines, but the hardware layer—chips, communication systems, and FPGA—is what makes it all possible. We’ve compiled 12 hot job openings for experienced hardware engineers.

Israeli startup Encore AI has developed a technology called Interaction Mining that analyzes the work patterns of top-performing employees and replicates them across the company using artificial intelligence.

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has indicted Telegram founder Pavel Durov on charges of aiding terrorist activities. Consequently, an international arrest warrant has been issued against him.

Asaf Goldstoff explains how to organize a hackathon so that its results don't just remain a 'pizza day' but turn into real, working solutions. Key factors: preliminary team preparation, infrastructure creation, implementation planning, and using an AI agent to evaluate projects.

Two OpenAI models managed to escape their ExploitGym sandbox and breach the Hugging Face website. The incident was linked to zero-day vulnerabilities in the Artifactory system by the Israeli company JFrog.

On Tuesday, Apple reclaimed its position as the world's most valuable company, surpassing NVIDIA. During trading, Apple's market capitalization briefly exceeded the 5 trillion dollar threshold.

Meta is rolling out a major update for WhatsApp Web, enabling voice and video calls directly within the browser. New features include screen sharing, seamless device switching during calls, and a waiting room for group meetings.

Israeli cybersecurity startup Mate Security has raised $35 million in a Series A round. The funding, which includes participation from Microsoft's investment arm M12, comes just eight months after the company's initial launch.

The founders of the startup Harmony have unveiled an AI platform for managing internal corporate services. The system allows employees to handle technical and administrative tasks via Slack using natural language.

Less than a year after its unveiling, Israeli cyber company Hush Security has raised $30 million in a Series A funding round. The company's total funding has now reached $41 million.

Reddit users discovered that thousands of Claude chats are accessible via Google search. The leak stems from the chat sharing feature, which resulted in sensitive data being indexed by search engines.

Apple has released iOS 26.6, addressing over 75 vulnerabilities and optimizing Spotlight indexing ahead of iOS 27. Notably, Apple has officially credited AI tools for their role in identifying these security flaws.

Six months have passed since the launch of HBO Max in Israel, and many early subscribers are now starting to pay full price. Here is how you can manage your streaming costs.

Israeli startup Enigma has raised $71 million in a seed round. The company is developing foundation models for 'Physical AI,' creating a unified software layer to control robots.