Tech

Major US banks, including Citigroup and Bank of America, are restricting AI agents from customer accounts to prevent billions in deposit outflows to higher-yielding alternatives.

Brazilian textile giant Vicunha has acquired a 20% stake in Israeli cleantech startup Sonovia to integrate its eco-friendly ultrasonic denim dyeing technology into industrial manufacturing.

Discover how AI skills in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini automate recurring workflows. Expert Alex Khoroshin shares insights on building, sharing, and securing custom AI capabilities.

Artificial intelligence is transforming higher education and the high-tech job market in Israel, as traditional computer science degrees decline while AI, data science, mathematics, and critical thinking skills gain unprecedented prominence.

Mercedes-Benz reports a 61% surge in global electric vehicle sales, highlighted by the launch of the new electric GLC. Featuring advanced luxury, a 489-hp dual-motor setup, and a 500 km real-world range, it competes directly with BMW and Audi in the high-end Israeli market.

Tesla unveiled its long-awaited new Roadster, featuring SpaceX-developed thrusters, sub-one-second 0-60 mph acceleration, and a 2028 production target date.

AI tools and autonomous agents are enabling solo founders to build profitable, million-dollar tech companies without employees or venture capital, reshaping the startup ecosystem.

The recent leak of WhatsApp chats linked to a Prime Minister's advisor underscores severe risks in external AI tool integrations and linked device security.

The 2026 Toyota Hilux arrives with a refreshed design, dual 12.3-inch screens, and a mild-hybrid 2.8-liter diesel engine. Priced up to 360,000 shekels, it retains its legendary off-road dominance and rugged durability in Israel.

A comprehensive Tom's Guide benchmark pits OpenAI's GPT-6 against Anthropic's Claude Haiku 5.5 across five daily scenarios, revealing key strengths in practical tool creation and empathetic problem-solving.

Mont Blanc has grown by 1.88 meters over the past three years, reaching a height of 4,807.47 meters due to a thickening layer of snow and ice, halting a recent downward trend.

Apple and Meta have announced a partnership allowing developers to run Meta's Muse Spark Open AI model locally on Mac Studio desktops equipped with M5 Ultra chips.

Instagram has launched over 30 AI-powered story effects using Meta's Muse Image model, enabling users to transform photos into magazine covers, vintage film shots, and custom designs.

A new study shows warm ocean water penetrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, doubling projected sea-level contributions to 3 centimeters by 2100.

Australian indie studio House House refuses to release its hit game Big Walk on Xbox, citing the BDS movement and calls to boycott Microsoft over political reasons.

Rockstar Games has released the final 90-second launch trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI, captured entirely on PS5, ahead of its November 19 release date.

Israeli agritech startup BloomX has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round led by Elah Fund. The company develops AI-driven robotic pollination systems for agriculture, increasing crop yields significantly.

Anguilla reassures residents that U.S. President Donald Trump's renaming of artificial intelligence to "Super Intelligence" will not harm its lucrative .ai internet domain revenue.

Israeli ad agency Discover-Tech used online ads to track global internet users and facilitate spyware deployment for firms like Candiru, targeting major networks.

A security flaw allowed researchers to receive spoofed emails from the Mossad due to missing DMARC protections. Audits reveal half of Israeli government domains lack basic email authentication.

OpenAI is expanding its presence in Israel by hiring former AWS executive and Yess AI co-founder Ido Perlson, joining Moti Hadas to target local startups and compete with Anthropic.

Jezreel Valley Academic College is launching northern Israel's first VR media room, combining cutting-edge technology with practical communication studies.

Israeli biotech firm Matiself is preparing for human clinical trials in 2027 for its 3D neural implant, NewRal, designed to biologically regenerate damaged spinal cord tissue.

Apple is preparing to launch its Apple Intelligence system in China without Siri AI, following years of regulatory hurdles. The December release will feature basic legacy features, putting Apple behind local rivals.

Google has updated AI Studio to let users create native Android apps via text prompts and install them directly through Google Play using a standard account.

Sheba Medical Center Director Prof. Yitzhak Kreiss warned that Western healthcare faces a severe resource gap, urging a digital transformation powered by artificial intelligence to reduce errors and automate documentation.

An American content creator tested sending an AI agent to interview for him against an automated recruiter, resulting in hallucinated qualifications, botched salary negotiations, and an endless polite loop.

Eight US states filed coordinated lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT is an unsafe product that endangers children, provides dangerous advice, and encourages self-harm.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing breast cancer screening in Israel, assisting medical teams with real-time detection and precise 3D imaging analysis.

Anthropic reported $16.8 billion in Q3 revenue, up 46% sequentially, as the company prepares for a massive November IPO targeting a valuation above $2 trillion.

Chinese automakers are aggressively expanding across the European market with advanced technology and competitive pricing, forcing legacy European brands to rely on heritage and regulatory protection.

Venture capital fund NFX has announced it will stop raising external capital and transition to personal investments. The move highlights broader challenges facing the Israeli venture sector amid rising AI demands and the dominance of US mega-funds.

A viral video of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg grimacing while drinking Guinness on a podcast sparked online humor, even as he and AI chief Alexandr Wang discussed Meta's advanced AI ambitions.

Olive harvest season officially opened atop the rehabilitated hill at Ariel Sharon Park in Gush Dan, transforming a former waste disposal site into a green, productive urban oasis.

Israeli startup VIBE AI is transforming online fashion shopping by using advanced artificial intelligence to accurately match clothing sizes from a single user photo.

Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi engineer arrested for planting a recording device in OpenAI's boardroom, held a green card and was pursuing U.S. citizenship.

Kolmobil, Israel's largest automotive importer, suffered a cyberattack that disrupted operations and forced partial closures across its service centers.

Apple introduces a 5-star photo rating and filtering feature in iOS, allowing users to easily organize and sort large galleries just like in professional editing software.

Israeli startup Zenzap emerged from stealth with $44 million total funding, including a $33 million Series A led by Bessemer and Lightspeed, to integrate AI agents into enterprise communication.