Software

UBS chief economist Paul Donovan highlights a divergence in software pricing, noting US software inflation exceeding 25% due to AI narratives, unlike falling prices in Europe.

Software engineer Brandon Thomas has developed an open-source alternative to the Adobe Creative Suite using AI tools, sparking discussions about software subscription models.

A study by the Israel Employment Service shows 69.4% of ultra-Orthodox female high-tech job seekers specialize in software development. While participation grows, experts stress the need for long-term career stability.

The US FAA announced that a software glitch in Boeing 737 MAX flight computers is not a safety hazard, clearing the path for the certification of the MAX 10 model.

Tech entrepreneur Efrat Rapoport, whose Bonobo AI was acquired by Salesforce for $50M, has launched a new enterprise AI integration startup, June AI, alongside her original co-founders.

For a year, software stocks plummeted on fears that artificial intelligence would wipe them out. Second-quarter reports from Salesforce, Workday, and CrowdStrike turned the picture around, and the IGV software index returned to positive territory for the year. Is this a real turning point, or just fluctuations?

Four software companies from different fields published their financial reports last week: Salesforce, CrowdStrike, Okta, and Elastic. All four presented excellent reports but, more importantly, proved that AI is less of a threat to the software sector and more of a potential for unprecedented growth.

BlackBerry, the Canadian company behind the mobile phones that dominated the market until the arrival of the iPhone, is enjoying an impressive comeback. For the first time since 2017, the company reported a positive cash flow.

OpenAI has officially retired two snapshots of its conversational models within the API. This move is part of a strategy to reduce maintenance of older versions. Developers are advised to migrate to the gpt-5.6-sol model.

A new survey by the Israel Innovation Authority and Tzafrir company presents a complex picture of Israeli high-tech, where the total number of employees remains stable but demand is changing. While software companies are streamlining and laying off, the hardware and deep-tech sectors continue to expand. In the background, the influence of AI is growing and is beginning to be a central...

The Phoenix investment house, through its KSM ETF brand, has launched a new fund tracking American software stocks. Despite the sector's decline due to AI-related fears, experts see this as a potential investment opportunity.

Today's vehicles are becoming more like smartphones, relying on manufacturer software updates to maintain functionality, relevance, and value over time. However, not all manufacturers provide the same level of support, especially for older vehicles. What should you check before buying?