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Sacha Baron Cohen Addresses Boycott Calls Over New Ali G Film
Sacha Baron Cohen addresses calls to boycott his new film Ali G: Who Iz I?, speaking out against online misinformation and coordinated efforts targeting prominent Jewish figures following his past support for Israel.

eBay Cuts 9% of Workforce in New Layoff Wave and Closes Israel Center
eBay is cutting 9% of its workforce, laying off approximately 1,100 employees in a new restructuring wave. The company is also closing its development center in Israel.

Ken Griffin Warns Investors Are 'Almost Certainly' in an AI Bubble
Citadel founder Ken Griffin warns investors are in an AI bubble, as companies scrutinize massive technology spending and invoices from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Dwayne Johnson Unrecognizable on Set of Benny Safdie's Lizard Music
Dwayne Johnson is nearly unrecognizable on the Brooklyn set of Benny Safdie's Lizard Music, shedding 23 kilograms to play an elderly man alongside a star-studded cast.

Anthropic Reports $80 Billion Loss and Massive Cloud Commitments in Prospectus
Anthropic's leaked draft prospectus reveals net losses soaring to $80 billion in early 2026 alongside $450 billion in long-term cloud infrastructure commitments.

Noa Kirel Stars in New International Musical Youth Series Mirame Asi
Pop star Noa Kirel stars in the new international musical youth series Mirame Asi, El Camino de Noa, with Israeli broadcasters currently negotiating for local rights.

Evolve to AI Conference Returns to Tel Aviv to Tackle Enterprise Agents
The Evolve to AI conference in Tel Aviv will focus on enterprise AI agents, autonomous software development, security challenges, and mitigating technical debt in modern engineering pipelines.

Amazon Shares Surge 5% After Morgan Stanley Raises Price Target
Amazon shares jumped nearly 5% on Wall Street after Morgan Stanley named the tech giant a top pick and raised its price target, fueled by strong AI growth forecasts for AWS.
France Faces Billion-Euro Losses After Wave of Protests and Luxury Looting
Protests over living costs in France have erupted into widespread violence and looting, targeting luxury boutiques, tech showrooms, and thousands of small businesses, with insurance damages projected to exceed one billion euros.

Wall Street Snaps Chip Slump as Tech Stocks Rebound
Wall Street bounced back as chip stocks snapped a nine-day losing streak, led by Nvidia and AMD. Meanwhile, bond yields climbed and inflation data kept investors on edge.

Oppenheimer Projects Tech Giants' AI Spending to Reach $1.3 Trillion by 2027
Oppenheimer projects tech giants' AI capital expenditures will reach $1.3 trillion by 2027, boosting chipmakers like Nvidia and Broadcom while consumer electronics face steep declines.

John Paulson Announces Historic $250 Million Donation to Hebrew University
American philanthropist John Paulson has announced a historic $250 million donation to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, funding a new engineering faculty and trauma research.

Digital Screens vs. Paper Books: What Do We Lose When Reading Digitally?
Recent studies show digital reading impairs comprehension and memory compared to print. Discover the cognitive cost of screens, the reality of digital ownership, and how to choose.
Amazon in Talks to Acquire Israeli AI Startup Decart for $7 Billion
Amazon is negotiating to acquire Israeli AI startup Decart for around $7 billion. Decart specializes in efficient AI model execution and world models.
Amazon Unveils Ring Smart Lock With Kinetic Emergency Dial
Amazon has unveiled the Ring Smart Lock, featuring a kinetic emergency dial to solve battery anxiety and Amazon Sidewalk integration for offline connectivity.
Amazon Cuts Under 1,000 Corporate Jobs in Targeted Retail Layoffs
Amazon confirmed a new round of targeted layoffs affecting under 1,000 corporate employees in its stores division, coinciding with the Prime Big Deal Days shopping event.
Amazon Faces Israeli Class-Action Lawsuit Over Hidden Ad Charges
Amazon faces a class-action lawsuit in Israel as a local pet supplies firm accuses the tech giant of secretly overcharging advertisers, causing tens of millions of shekels in damages.
Petrobras Announces Major New Oil Discovery in Brazil's Equatorial Margin
State-run oil company Petrobras announced a new oil discovery in ultra-deep waters off Brazil's northern coast, boosting the country's energy superpower status.
Amazon Explores $8 Billion Nvidia AI Chip Financing Deal via Special Purpose Vehicle
Amazon is exploring an $8 billion deal to offload Nvidia AI chips to an external SPV and lease them back, aiming to fund massive infrastructure costs without harming its credit rating.
Amazon Commits 3 Billion Dollars to Expand Quick Commerce in India by 2030
Amazon plans to invest 3 billion dollars by 2030 to expand its quick commerce operations in India, targeting a market expected to exceed 41 billion dollars despite strong local competition.
Amazon Cancels Hit Spy Comedy Series Despite High Ratings
Amazon Prime Video cancels the hit spy comedy 'Dawning of a New Day' starring Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer despite strong ratings.
Fake Jeff Bezos Guarded by Elite Austrian Police Sparks National Scandal
A corporate party in Austria featured a fake Jeff Bezos escorted by elite armed police officers, sparking a major national scandal and a parliamentary inquiry.
Generac Shares Surge 30% on Multi-Billion Dollar Amazon Data Center Deal
Generac Holdings shares surged over 30% after signing a long-term supply deal with Amazon worth up to $8 billion for data center backup systems.
Agility Robotics Reveals $400,000 Total Cost Model for Digit Humanoid
Agility Robotics revealed the economic model for its Digit humanoid robot, showing a total five-year cost of $400,000 per unit with a break-even time of 1.1 years.
Miami Metro GDP Surges 23% as Tax Incentives Attract Tech and Financial Elite
Miami's metro GDP grew 23% as billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Donald Trump relocated to Florida. However, a 40% spike in the cost of living displaced 10,000 local residents over the past year.
IAI-Converted Boeing 767 Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Runway Leaving 5 Dead
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 cargo plane, previously converted by Israel Aerospace Industries, overran a runway in Miami, killing 5 people and injuring 5 others. The FAA has launched an investigation.
Trump administration sues Amazon: "Charged advertisers $20 billion through manipulation"
The US Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of systematically overcharging advertisers. The regulator claims that auction manipulation generated $20 billion in illicit gains.
Amazon's machine does not stop on its way to a trillion dollars in revenue (except in Israel)
According to the internet giant's reports, in 2028 it will surpass the trillion-dollar revenue threshold. Its business model, in which revenue engines feed each other, has become an industry standard for companies like Walmart and platforms like TikTok Shop, which are trying to take a bite out of it. Also in the article: why its presence in Israel is minor compared to retail giants from China.

"Someone is getting fired": Amazon's huge blunder with the new movie
The new movie "Mutiny", which was released in theaters this weekend, was accidentally uploaded to Amazon's streaming service and was available for viewing for several hours in Europe and the Middle East. Major US studios are furious about the glitch, which could cost millions of dollars and cause significant problems for international distributors.
Almost a trillion dollars: The AI giant preparing for a massive IPO
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic concludes July with exceptional figures. The company reached an annual revenue run rate of 65 billion dollars, a jump of about 600% compared to the end of 2025. The private company is preparing for its next step: last June, it submitted a confidential prospectus to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) at a...
An AirTag revealed what Amazon is really doing with the rare books it buys
A new investigation using an AirTag has revealed that Amazon is purchasing rare books to destroy them. The company uses the scanned content to train its AI models, as high-quality human-written text is considered a valuable resource.
Amazon accelerates drone deliveries: service to expand to 500 cities by year-end
Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to approximately 500 U.S. cities by the end of the year. This move signals a significant boost for the project initiated 13 years ago.
Safety concerns: Amazon removes popular squishy toys from its platform
Popular squishy toys have come under scrutiny by U.S. authorities due to the risk of containing hazardous materials. Amazon has begun removing counterfeit products that fail to meet safety standards and may pose health risks to children.
Expected to double their value by 2030: The two stocks marked for a dramatic surge
No risky bets: Strong brands with a clear growth path can generate exceptional returns. The tech giant and the sportswear brand that are attracting the attention of analysts.
Mamdani opens a front against Amazon: demands direct employment of more than 5,000 couriers
New York City Council member Zohran Mamdani has announced his support for a bill requiring Amazon to hire couriers as direct employees. The move aims to curb exploitative employment models in the gig economy.
New scam: How they hack your Amazon account to make purchases at your expense
Sarah Hartwell, a British Amazon customer, was stunned to discover that her account had been hacked and 26 different orders had been placed without her knowledge, totaling 1,418 pounds. It turned out that scammers were using compromised accounts to fulfill orders placed through their shops on TikTok Shop.
Jeff Bezos in Talks to Acquire 30% Stake in Liverpool
Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is advancing in talks to acquire a stake of about 30% in Liverpool Football Club, BBC Sport has learned. The investment group is led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and includes Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
Amazon Responds to New York City's Demand to Halt Sales of Dangerous Vehicles
Following a series of fatal accidents, the New York City government has demanded that Amazon and other online retailers immediately remove electric bicycles and scooters that exceed legally permitted speeds. Here are the details of the transportation controversy.
Outrage in the US: Amazon Built Massive Data Center Without Public Knowledge
While data center construction often sparks public debate in US cities, the town of Gilroy, California, faced a unique controversy. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Amazon began construction on a $2 billion project without informing local residents.
After crashing by 96%: The order from Amazon that is boosting the Israeli company
Apollo Power received an order from Amazon Europe for a solar project in France worth about 2 million shekels; the stock jumped by about 10%, but is still far from its peaks after losing almost 96% in five years.
Amazon and Apollo Power: Israeli Project in France Worth 2 Million Shekels
Israeli cleantech company Apollo Power will build a solar system at an Amazon logistics center in France, a move that could lead to further projects across Europe.
Creatures unknown to science: The project in the Amazon that reveals a hidden world
The Amazon rainforest hides countless tiny and invisible creatures. Now, an innovative and unprecedented scientific project in Brazil is embarking on a comprehensive journey to count and identify all types of insects living in the forest — from the ground to the highest treetops.
Amazon at a peak, Bezos heads to the bank: A massive $4.1 billion divestment
Following strong quarterly results, founder Jeff Bezos has filed a plan to sell 15 million shares of Amazon. Bezos remains the company's largest private shareholder with an 8% stake, as Amazon's market capitalization recently surpassed the $3 trillion threshold.
Wall Street Drama: Company Wipes Out Half a Trillion Dollars as Others Soar
Apple continues to trade under pressure, losing its second-place global market cap ranking to Alphabet, while Amazon celebrates an unprecedented historical milestone on Wall Street.
Amazon's turnaround: The fifth company on Wall Street to reach a valuation of $3 trillion
Amazon has crossed a market capitalization of $3 trillion for the first time, becoming only the fifth company in history to reach this milestone. Shares of the e-commerce and cloud computing giant are rising following strong second-quarter results.
Amazon Celebrates: Crossing the $3 Trillion Milestone
Amazon has reached a market capitalization of $3 trillion for the first time in its history. This milestone follows strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026 and significant growth in the artificial intelligence sector.
Million-Dollar Budget Overruns: AI Usage by Employees Inflates Amazon's Costs
Errors in AI implementation and a lack of oversight have led to multi-million dollar unplanned expenses at Amazon. Employees' indiscriminate use of AI models caused a significant spike in token consumption costs.
Amazon completes $50 billion investment in OpenAI and increases its stake to 5%
Amazon has completed its $50 billion investment in OpenAI after transferring $35 billion in the second quarter. The tech giant now holds a 5% stake in the AI company.
Amazon Crushes Forecasts; Shares Surge in After-Hours Trading
Amazon published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026, beating analyst expectations for revenue and earnings. Following the report, the company's stock rose by 8% in after-hours trading.
Amazon vs. Starlink: Launching a Satellite Constellation for Mobile Connectivity
Amazon plans to launch a constellation of over 5,000 satellites to provide internet services to mobile devices worldwide. This initiative aims to compete directly with Elon Musk's Starlink service.