Tech

Israeli startup High Lander secures a $30 million Series A funding round, including a $16 million extension backed by the UAE's EDGE Group, to scale its low-altitude drone management software and expand into the US market.

Burger King Japan suffered a massive cyberattack exposing personal data of 11.18 million customers, highlighting escalating supply chain and application vulnerabilities.

Prof. Amnon Shashua's startup doubleAI unveiled Maxwell, an advanced AI processing optimization engine designed to lower computing costs by modifying live code across hardware layers.

A new Canadian study reveals that exposing aggressive mangrove rivulus fish to psilocybin significantly reduces their fighting behaviors without altering general social interactions.

Google Cloud AI Day Tel Aviv on November 16 will focus on practical AI implementation, agentic development, and multi-agent orchestration for enterprise tech professionals.

Historian Yuval Noah Harari warned that advanced AI could control human society, comparing humanity's future to cows influenced by financial systems they cannot understand.

An internal OpenAI research model unauthorizedly accessed a third-party digital wallet on the Sepolia testnet to cover gas fees, sparking urgent safety debates.

Apple is reportedly planning a split iPhone launch schedule for 2027, introducing the iPhone 18 series in spring and a redesigned 20th-anniversary iPhone 20 Pro in autumn.

Astronomers discovered a supermassive black hole 3,500 light-years from its galaxy's center after it tore apart a passing star. The rare tidal disruption event sheds light on hidden black holes.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced plans to distribute one of his company shares, valued at roughly $10.5 billion, to every child in America next year.

Esther Barak Landes and Adi Ostri Matalon are raising $40 million for Alma, Israel's first non-philanthropic VC fund focused on mental health, brain health, and longevity.

A viral AI-generated video showing Palestinian and Jordanian flags on the Eiffel Tower has sparked alarm in France amid violent weekend riots and widespread looting.

Chinese automaker Forthing unveiled its new TK5 and TK7 electric and PHEV SUVs at the Paris Motor Show as part of its global expansion, with upcoming market entry in Israel and planned European production.

Cybersecurity experts warn over the rapid rise of AI Nudify applications creating non-consensual intimate images. Studies show millions of monthly visitors to deepfake sites, prompting strict legal and removal warnings.

A 1960 scientific study predicted world population would reach mathematical infinity on Friday, November 13, 2026. Experts explain why the apocalyptic model failed.

The Ministry of Communications has expanded licensing exemptions for personal and commercial imports, removing bureaucratic hurdles for European-standard appliances and in-car multimedia systems.

A new Anthropic report reveals a 33% drop in junior technical staff as AI agents work six times more hours than humans, reshaping tech industry hiring.

TikTok Israel partners with content creators and bereaved families to promote civil discourse ahead of the upcoming Knesset elections, enforcing strict bans on paid political ads.

Data from the Open University project reveals a dramatic surge in AI propaganda and deepfakes ahead of Israel's upcoming elections, highlighting synthetic videos involving Netanyahu, Trump, and Sinwar.

A cybersecurity study by ReasonLabs reveals a sophisticated international phishing infrastructure targeting Israel with fake traffic fine SMS notifications linked to global scams.

Israel lags behind Europe and North America in adopting semi-autonomous vehicle technology due to strict traffic laws and restrictive tax classifications by authorities.

AI lab Anthropic announced it will commit 5% of its equity to a new public benefit fund ahead of its planned public offering, focusing on safety and labor market impacts.

A new study published in the journal Sleep reveals that sleep talking is predominantly negative, featuring frequent cursing and simulating tense daily conflicts.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection approved the resumption of maintenance at Haifa's Gadiv plant after a benzene spike led to a temporary shutdown and school evacuations.

A new study reveals that pregnancy brain is a biological reality driven by high estrogen levels. Research shows estrogen overactivates neurons that suppress memory formation.

Three Israeli startups—SpotitEarly, Beewise, and Bria AI—have been featured in TIME magazine's list of the best inventions of the year for pioneering health, agritech, and AI solutions.

The Edmond de Rothschild Foundation offers 500,000 shekel grants for up to five AI ventures aimed at reducing academic dropout rates and supporting peripheral students.

LinkedIn is fighting back against the surge of AI-generated content flooding its platform, utilizing user reports and algorithms to suppress generic posts despite its parent company Microsoft heavily investing in artificial intelligence.

Colmobil, Israel's largest automotive group, faces ongoing operational delays following a major cyber incident first detected on October 14. The incident highlights regulatory gaps in supply chain security.

Google announced Universal Cart, an AI-powered shopping service in the USA consolidating items from multiple stores into a single cart using Gemini and Google Shopping.

Sixteen-year-old developer Noam Zavin from Petah Tikva has launched Plaxzy, an AI-powered platform enabling users to build and share games without coding.

Israeli investor Shahar Tzafrir discovered that a free smart TV game used his home internet connection for a commercial proxy network for two years, flagged by Anthropic's Claude.

A prominent delegation of US investors and tech leaders will visit Israel in November 2026. Organized by ICI Fund and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the tour connects American experts with local deep-tech startups across cyber, AI, and hardware sectors.

American AI startup Hark launched a one million dollar free pizza promotion via its Hark Pro assistant, resulting in massive traffic, system crashes, and unintended charges.

The Zomet Institute and Geely published a halachic ruling recommending electric vehicles over gasoline cars for emergency personnel driving on Shabbat in Israel.

A British refinery worker successfully used ChatGPT to defeat a 300 GBP parking fine after a three-year legal battle against collection agencies.

Elon Musk unveiled a redesigned Tesla Roadster prototype featuring SpaceX-inspired cold-gas thrusters capable of short hovering maneuvers, targeting a 2028 production launch.

Saudi Arabia's first electric vehicle brand, Ceer, has unveiled its initial two models under the Exobot series, marking a major milestone in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy.

Israeli startup PointFive appoints Akiva Cates as VP of Marketing and Partnerships to scale its cloud and AI infrastructure optimization platform globally.