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TikTok announced today (Thursday) the layoff of 250 employees and the closure of its offices in Nashville, Tennessee. As reported by The New York Times, the cuts affect, among others, the company's content moderation teams.

The fear of automotive workers regarding robot replacement is becoming a reality. Major automakers BMW and Hyundai have announced plans to integrate AI-powered humanoid robots into their production lines, sparking fierce opposition from labor unions.

Globes has learned that Chery recently rented offices in Holon and is expected to begin local operations later this year. Simultaneously, the SAIC group, represented in Israel by the Lubinski group, importer of MG, is also preparing to reopen its permanent representative office in Israel after about five years.

If you have considered paying hundreds of shekels for a home security camera or a smart video doorbell, you have surely asked yourself if this investment is truly worthwhile. It is easy to wonder if these small devices really do the job or if they only provide a false sense of security. Comprehensive studies in the field present unequivocal data: adding a security camera to your home does indeed...

After cooking, one unpleasant task often remains: dealing with a pan covered in stubborn grease. Even hot water doesn't always work, as water is a polar liquid while fat is non-polar. This article explains how soap acts as a bridge between the two.

The largest technology companies in the United States are expected to spend more than $700 billion by the end of 2026 on computing infrastructure and artificial intelligence, nearly double the amount spent the previous year. Leading firms, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Oracle, are known as "hyperscalers."

AI has inherited our traditional gender role division — from submissive female voice assistants to authoritative male financial advisors. The gender design of the code directly impacts the results, jobs, and information we receive.

Sheba Medical Center is the only Israeli hospital included in the World’s Greenest Hospitals 2026 ranking, compiled by Newsweek and the research firm Statista. The ranking evaluates the commitment of healthcare facilities worldwide to sustainable environmental management.

Microsoft has identified the CaptiveCrunch hacking campaign, which uses fake pop-ups on public networks. The National Cyber Directorate advises users not to enter passwords or install software when connecting to public Wi-Fi.

Google Maps is launching a major update for its AI chat, Ask Maps. It now functions as a smart personal assistant that understands your plans and provides real-time recommendations.

IAIG (Inevitable AI Group) has raised $6 million in a pre-seed round led by Aleph. The venture studio builds lean software companies where a single entrepreneur serves as both CEO and the sole employee, leveraging AI tools to replace traditional SaaS models.

The gaming giant summarizes the second quarter of 2026 with mixed data, as one brand leads growth and compensates for weakness in the company's other titles.

SpaceX's first quarterly report as a public company showed exceptional growth, a sharp decrease in losses, and continued expansion of Starlink. However, an expenditure of $18.4 billion in one quarter, mainly on artificial intelligence infrastructure, reminded investors that the path to turning Elon Musk's vision into positive cash flow is still expected to be particularly expensive.

Just before its tenth anniversary, OnlyFans is generating about $7 billion a year. It is filled with big names of actresses, singers, child stars, and athletes, and is growing its own celebrities, such as Israel's Yarden Lasri. All of this would not have happened without a profound change in how pornographic content is perceived and marketed, but the legitimacy that OnlyFans enjoys does not...

Supersonic, the last major gaming division remaining from the acquisition of the Israeli company IronSource, is being sold to the British company Tripledot, which is entering operations in Israel for the first time. About a third of the company's employees will be laid off as part of the move.

A social media influencer with tens of thousands of followers announced she was joining the brand's team of ambassadors in Israel, but one embarrassing photo revealed the actual device she uses.

Internal documents revealed in court expose the background of a major TikTok scandal. In 2021, the company intentionally excluded about 15 million US users from a safety update to measure how the transition to a safer system would impact screen time and engagement.

Google has announced the discontinuation of the 'Send as' feature for third-party email addresses, effective January 2027. Users will no longer be able to send emails from external accounts via the Gmail interface.

The Auto Chen company of the Belilius family has received the official franchise for the import and marketing in Israel of the Chinese car brand Forthing from Dongfeng, which was held until now by the UMI group.

Fans are counting down to the launch of GTA 6, but a former Rockstar developer warns that the game could be delayed again, potentially pushing the release into 2027.

Guinness World Records has officially recognized the young American as the youngest professor in history, after he began teaching at a college before reaching the age of 19, and he continues to set new academic milestones.

Meta has introduced Muse Code, an autonomous programming agent designed to compete with tools from Anthropic and OpenAI. The tool enables developers to automate code planning, writing, and testing.

The artificial intelligence revolution is transforming tax collection in Israel. The Israel Tax Authority is transitioning from sample audits to analyzing 100% of reports, significantly increasing the likelihood of detecting undeclared income.

Chinese car manufacturers BYD and Chery have secured spots in the global top ten, according to CPCA data. In the first half of 2026, China's vehicle exports surged by 65% as brands shift focus to international markets.

Have you ever searched Google for a pair of sneakers, and within minutes they appeared in your feed alongside a "limited time" discount and a recommendation for a jacket to complete the look? This has long been more than just digital advertising shown to everyone in the same way. Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into our shopping experience, learning our preferences and habits...

The Partner Group has launched a special back-to-school campaign, offering refurbished iPhone and Galaxy devices at discounted prices alongside a trade-in program for cash refunds.

An innovative infrastructure from network giant Cloudflare will allow AI agents to perform micro-payments and transactions in the background autonomously, while dramatically simplifying digital asset security for users.

Moti Bachar, 37, from Tel Aviv, launched an Instagram page that uses AI to reimagine the moments preceding the creation of iconic artworks, such as the "Mona Lisa" and "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Within three days, his videos garnered over 400,000 views. In an interview with mako, he discusses his workflow and sudden success: "I went to sleep with 30 followers and woke up with two thousand."

Nintendo reported a 150.5% surge in operating profit for the first quarter, despite a slowdown in hardware sales for the Switch 2 and original models. Strong performance was driven by game demand and US customs duty refunds.

A new and particularly sophisticated phishing attack is trying to trap Israelis online. The fake messages threaten criminal proceedings and set a tough 72-hour ultimatum, but cyber experts warn of the real danger hidden inside.

Content creator Isaac Bilds thought it would be amusing to hold a wedding between two AIs. He assigned roles, chose names, and attempted to manage the vow ceremony, but within less than a minute, everything fell apart.

Jeen Technologies (Jeen.ai) reports its first deal with the Israeli banking system, valued at approximately 12 million shekels.

How many times have you wondered if a photo or video on a WhatsApp channel is a real shot or just a successful AI forgery? In an era where AI tools are becoming more advanced, distinguishing reality from fiction is increasingly difficult. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the popular app will soon introduce a feature to help users identify AI-generated content in seconds.

Google's parent company, Alphabet, valued at $4 trillion, is facing a difficult strategic dilemma. While its cloud division reports an 82% revenue growth, the company is experiencing a significant wave of departures among key scientists, including Chief Scientist Jeff Dean, who is leaving after 27 years.

Throughout the last century, average IQ scores worldwide rose consistently. However, a new study published in the journal "Intelligence" reveals the opposite: an analysis of hundreds of thousands of tests collected in the USA between 2006 and 2018 shows that scores have begun to decline.

While the entire industry is dealing with a complex slowdown in investments, the BizLabs program reveals exceptional data on an unusual survival rate of 93% and the raising of tens of millions of dollars.

Google has confirmed that starting September 4, access to its long-standing voice assistant, Google Assistant, will be removed from Android phones, tablets, and connected devices in favor of Gemini.

Naomi Bashkansky, a 23-year-old chess master and former OpenAI researcher, has joined the startup Conduit. The company is developing technology to convert human thoughts into text.

Israeli cleantech company Apollo Power will build a solar system at an Amazon logistics center in France, a move that could lead to further projects across Europe.

In September, Israel will transition from the Indian app launched here to the global app, which includes the option to connect abroad, smarter content recommendations, and different parental controls. The old app will stop working in the country in October. Login verification will henceforth be done via email only. Will this affect the password sharing phenomenon? Not necessarily.