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The water level of the Rhine River has dropped to a historic low, forcing cargo ships to reduce loads or suspend operations. As 80% of Germany's inland water traffic relies on the river, the disruption is increasing transport costs and fuel prices in Germany and Switzerland, with concerns growing that the shipping route could be severed entirely.

LTX, a company born from the planned split of Lightricks, is launching a new video model for training robots. In an interview with Globes, CEO Dr. Zeev Farbman explains the activity and who it will help: "We want to build the expensive part, so that startups in the field have a base to work with."

The general meeting approved the appointment of the former CEO of Microsoft Israel to the energy company's board of directors, against the backdrop of growing electricity demand for data centers and AI infrastructure.

The technology giant Alphabet, Google's parent company, is known primarily for its dominant search engine and cloud services. However, an official report recently filed by the company with US authorities reveals that it also functions as a prominent investor in the market. The report presents for the first time the scope of Google's investment in Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX, which has...

While the world's largest technology companies fight over every artificial intelligence chip, South Korean manufacturer SK Hynix is betting it all. The company is investing $720 billion to establish the world's largest network of memory factories, driven by incessant demand for advanced components essential for high-performance AI processors.

We all rely on browser extensions to simplify our daily tasks, but sometimes trusted tools can turn against us. Recently, users worldwide have been targeted by a sophisticated scam that uses fake "critical update" pop-ups to trick victims into downloading malicious files.

A dramatic move by the international tech giant and the Aman company will change the way government ministries and public bodies in Israel will store their sensitive information in the era of artificial intelligence.

The AI company Midjourney, which has become a profitable empire without external investors, reveals a revolutionary prototype for ultrasound body scanning. Will this move into the medical world succeed in changing the rules of the game?

Winners of the MerageNext 2025 competition will receive grants, mentoring, and access to the Innovation Bridge program in California.

Kaspersky researchers identified new capabilities in a campaign targeting organizations in Israel: attackers are using Google Apps Script to disguise malicious communication and are operating a recovery mechanism designed to maintain access to computers even after the communication channel is blocked.

Jeff Dean, one of Google's most renowned engineers, has left the company after 27 years and is already generating significant buzz in Silicon Valley. Dean is in advanced talks to raise $1 billion for his new startup, Discovery Loop. The planned fundraising round is expected to value the company at approximately $10 billion, an exceptionally high figure for a startup at such an early stage.

Ever since artificial intelligence burst into our lives, we find ourselves constantly jumping between different sites, opening countless accounts, and dealing with annoying usage limits. A new platform called Arena.ai solves this by bringing all the leading models to one place.

Tech giant Apple is preparing for a leadership change, as John Ternus will take over as CEO on September 1st, replacing Tim Cook. However, Ternus is arriving at the company during a particularly complex period. Despite strong performance, Apple is facing an unusual rise in iPhone production costs, which is forcing it to raise prices for consumers. The main reason for this is a severe global...

Despite modest investments in artificial intelligence and a policy of avoiding mass layoffs, Apple has reached a record market valuation of $5 trillion. Analysts attribute this success to the company's conservative approach and efficient business model.

Shares of AI cloud provider CoreWeave jumped yesterday (Wednesday) by approximately 19%, bringing the company's market value to nearly $59 billion. The surge followed the release of second-quarter reports, which revealed a staggering figure: the company's backlog reached $104 billion, compared to about $30 billion last year. These are signed contracts that the company has yet to deliver...

Chip giant Nvidia continues to ride the artificial intelligence wave, but it now turns out that its next growth engine is not just the famous graphics processors. The company's networking technology division recorded record revenue of $14.8 billion in the first fiscal quarter of 2027, a 199% jump compared to the same period last year.

Google has unveiled a new touch-sharing mode for Quick Share, allowing Android users to transfer files by simply bringing devices together. This feature eliminates the need to manually select recipients from a list.

The importer of Apple products in Israel concludes an exceptionally strong quarter with a jump of tens of percent in sales, millions distributed to investors, and a new computer model that became a surprising sales hit.

German automaker Porsche is set to combine its emissions pool with China's Xpeng. This strategic move aims to meet strict EU environmental standards and avoid substantial financial penalties.

Every AI prompt has an environmental cost: servers consume vast amounts of water and electricity. Increased system efficiency only drives higher usage, following the Jevons paradox.

There is quite a bit of synergy between the two companies that makes the potential acquisition deal a logical step: while Anthropic holds the largest market share in the field of code generators, Decart's models, which are capable of making decisions, planning tasks, analyzing the environment, and understanding language, could help Anthropic enter worlds where it is less dominant. And this is not...

The company is scaling up its hardware operations in Israel, recruiting senior engineers from Nvidia and other industry leaders to drive breakthrough developments in artificial intelligence.

The developer of the Claude AI models is in talks to acquire the Israeli company Decart, founded by Unit 8200 alumni. If completed, the deal would be one of the largest exits in Israeli high-tech history. Earlier reports suggesting Elon Musk's interest in the company were denied by the billionaire.

A new Northwestern University study shows that increasing urban tree canopy coverage reduces overall mortality by 10%. Despite this, Israel continues to cut down trees at a high rate.

A new study by Northwestern University scientists reveals that increasing urban tree canopy can reduce overall mortality by approximately 10%. Despite these findings, Israel continues to see mass tree felling.

Retired Admiral Mike Rogers, former NSA director, analyzes recent cyberattacks on US water infrastructure. He warns that AI is drastically changing the landscape by automating complex cyberattacks.

Is AI mistakenly perceiving women as less dangerous due to human social bias? A surprising Israeli study found that some artificial intelligence models recommended completely different punishments for men and women who committed the exact same crimes.

In recent years, the Netivei Israel company has deployed about 170 adaptive traffic lights based on artificial intelligence in an attempt to analyze demand and adapt in real time to the situation on the ground. Globes reveals the efficiency data of those traffic lights.

A scientific expedition that returned in 2026 to the site of historical radioactive waste dumping in the northeastern Atlantic Ocean reached barrels at a depth of approximately 4,700 meters, discovering that some are in various stages of disintegration. Researchers collected water, sediment, and biological samples to determine the fate of the waste and its potential impact on the ecosystem.

A study receiving renewed attention this week brings Zealandia back to the headlines — a vast area almost entirely hidden beneath the South Pacific Ocean that researchers have proposed defining as Earth's eighth continent. Zealandia spans about 4.9 million square kilometers, but about 94% of it is below sea level.

A new study by researchers from the University of Southern Denmark reveals how microorganisms find food at depths of several kilometers. It turns out that organic particles sinking from the upper ocean layers release nutrients under immense pressure, providing a vital food source for deep-sea bacteria.

A mirror is supposed to do a simple thing: show us what is in front of it. However, a new study recently published in the scientific journal Nature Communications presents a possibility that sounds almost like science fiction — a mirror capable of intentionally showing something completely different.

New archaeological findings at the Great Synagogue of Vilnius shed light on the Jewish life that thrived for centuries in one of Eastern Europe's most important centers. Excavations have revealed remains of the central Bima, the women's section, colorful floors, and personal items, including seat plaques with the names of regular worshippers and a plaque with the Ten Commandments.

The adult brain may possess a greater capacity for repair than previously thought. In a new study published Wednesday, researchers from the University of Zurich identified special cells in mice that mobilize following brain injury to restore damaged tissue.

Heavy rains and potential flooding are expected in parts of Israel this weekend, right at the peak of summer. Meteorologists attribute this unusual weather to the global "Super El Niño" phenomenon.

Google has officially announced the Pixel Tag, its first tracking device featuring UWB and Bluetooth 6.0 support. The tag will be available this November for $29 per unit.

A large-scale international study found that areas of sensitivity to tickling on the human body are identical across different cultures, shattering centuries-old theories. An artificial intelligence model predicted the most ticklish areas with an accuracy of nearly 100%. Researchers: "This is not just a reaction to touch, but an evolutionary mechanism for strengthening social bonds."

How many times have you received an answer from an AI chatbot that seemed perfectly professional? Most of us use these tools daily, but the story of a Chinese farmer illustrates why blind reliance on AI without verification can lead to disastrous economic consequences.

Toyota has announced a global recall of approximately 655,000 Camry vehicles produced between December 2023 and July 2026. A malfunction in the 7-inch driver display can cause the screen to remain blank and may disable turn signals, hazard lights, and audible safety alerts.

Five of the world's largest technology companies – Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, Amazon, and Alphabet – have collectively committed to approximately $1.16 trillion in future lease payments. Most of the amount is intended for the construction of data centers for the development and services of artificial intelligence. These are facilities that have not yet opened, but the companies have already locked...