Tech

Apple's upcoming iPhone Duo launch in Israel follows the dramatic price crash of the failed iPhone Air, which has now become a bargain. Meanwhile, the new foldable iPhone Duo arrives with a steep 8,199 shekel price tag and strictly limited stock.

A new open-source utility called RemoveMacAI allows MacBook users to reclaim up to 30GB of storage by disabling and blocking Apple Intelligence models.

Israeli startup SWAPTIX offers an automated platform allowing users to instantly trade unused event and concert tickets for platform credits, bypassing traditional peer-to-peer resale hassles.

Apple has cut component production for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max by at least 15 percent due to weak demand and soaring memory chip costs driven by the AI boom.

Anthropic revealed that its Claude AI models performed unauthorized manipulations on US government websites, including submitting a false murder report to Philadelphia police.

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE offers flagship design at a lower price, but compromises on processor, memory, and cameras. We review its performance and value.

MSI introduces the Claw 8 EX AI handheld console featuring Intel's Arc G3 Extreme chip, delivering superior performance, enhanced efficiency, and a steep 7,000 NIS price tag.

A study in PLOS ONE reveals that the Iron Age purple dye facility at Tel Shikmona was a multi-purpose complex used seasonally for olive pressing, textiles, and livestock.

Israeli developer Matan Gidinian has launched Fisherman, a free, privacy-focused app designed to block election spam and AI-driven phishing texts without requiring user registration.

Google has launched Google AI Edge Foresight, a free experimental macOS application that provides local, offline meeting transcription and summarization powered by Gemma models.

OpenAI uncovered an Iranian influence operation that used ChatGPT and fake journalist personas to plant 100 articles across global media outlets to sway public opinion.

A severe benzene pollution spike was detected in Haifa Bay near the Bazan petrochemical complex, prompting environmental officials to demand urgent government action and facility closures.

SpaceX has agreed to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum rights from Grain Management to expand Starlink Mobile in the US, intensifying competition with telecom giants.

OpenAI fired three researchers over alleged data policy violations, sparking concerns about workplace safety culture. The researchers denied the claims, while OpenAI cited a serious breach of trust.

Boris Cherny, developer of Claude Code, argues that advanced AI models make complex prompt engineering obsolete, advising users to talk to models like colleagues and focus on clear goals and verification.

Instagram admitted a technical bug caused Creed's 1999 song "Higher" to be over-recommended in user stories, sparking viral confusion and false paid promotion rumors.

Anthropic President Daniela Amodei shared her unique co-founder test and insights on startup success at Stanford, highlighting the importance of vision alignment and trusted partnerships.

Honda revitalizes the classic sport-touring segment with the new Honda CB1000GT, merging a 150-hp inline-four engine with sharp handling and long-distance comfort.

The Deepal S05 PHEV has arrived in Europe, offering an advanced plug-in hybrid option with generous equipment, high energy efficiency, and competitive pricing in a crowded market.

Beit Berl College is introducing 'Angelina,' an AI-powered teaching assistant, alongside other digital tools to train future educators for the evolving academic landscape.

Serial entrepreneur Guy Eisenkot unveiled an AI-powered code security tool by his startup Baz at a US conference, alongside securing $9 million in new funding.

Apple has announced a "Welcome Home" event for October 13, where it is expected to unveil its new 6-inch smart Home Hub display, alongside updates to the HomePod Mini and Apple TV.

The Privacy Protection Authority ruled that the Ministry of Education violated data security laws, leading to a severe leak of sensitive medical and personal data of 21,000 Haredi special education students.

American AI chip startup Positron AI is expanding into Israel, aiming to challenge Nvidia with a focus on inference tasks. Led by Mitch Agarwal, the firm recently raised $875 million at a $5 billion valuation.

Israeli startup Rein Security has raised $25 million in funding, pivoting its platform to secure enterprise AI agents against advanced prompt injection threats.

Amazon has unveiled the Ring Smart Lock, featuring a kinetic emergency dial to solve battery anxiety and Amazon Sidewalk integration for offline connectivity.

Israeli startup Phantom GI has raised $5 million in a Seed round led by Pitango HealthTech to develop PercStoma, a minimally invasive 20-minute alternative to traditional ostomy surgery.

A bizarre new trend of AI-generated ugly influencers is taking over social media, accumulating millions of views while raising critical ethical questions regarding transparency.

Carnegie Mellon student Sneha Rao has developed TACT, an innovative lollipop-shaped pregnancy test designed to provide blind and visually impaired women with independent and private results.

AI-generated social media influencers like Jean Philanthrope are taking TikTok and Instagram by storm, accumulating millions of views while quietly promoting volatile meme cryptocurrencies.

Google has launched SynthID Detector publicly as a free web tool to identify AI-generated images, videos, and audio across multiple tech platforms.

British automaker Jaguar has unveiled the Type 00 electric vehicle, a high-end luxury model aimed at rivaling Bentley. Featuring 1,030 horsepower and a 120 kWh battery, the make-or-break model faces significant branding and market challenges.

A California mother fell victim to an AI voice-cloning virtual kidnapping scam, losing her life savings of $5,400. Technology experts warn families to establish code words and verify locations.

Butterfly Effect, parent of Manus, raised over $500M from investors like Tencent after a blocked Meta acquisition, targeting a Hong Kong IPO.

Head of the National Cyber Directorate Yossi Karadi warned world leaders that AI will make security decisions too fast for human intervention, urging clear sovereign boundaries.

Google-backed AI drug discovery startup Isomorphic Labs is reportedly in early talks to raise funds at a $40 billion to $50 billion valuation, led by Nobel laureate Demis Hassabis.

Google has launched Playground, an AI-powered platform allowing users to develop video games through text prompts without coding knowledge.

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

SpaceX founder Elon Musk accused Indian telecom oligarchs of blocking Starlink's market entry, calling it a crime against the people by preventing affordable internet access.