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Plaud Note Pro is an ultra-thin AI voice recorder that attaches to your smartphone to transcribe and summarize meetings. We analyze whether this device is worth its price and monthly subscription.

Israeli startup Tomgrow has developed Medium X, a hydrogel growth medium that allows plants to thrive without soil. This technology provides plants with a steady supply of water and minerals, significantly reducing maintenance and enabling greenery in challenging office environments.

Situational Awareness, a hedge fund once considered a leader in AI investing, has faced financial distress following failed bets. Ken Griffin's Citadel has acquired a significant portion of its portfolio, triggering a rally in tech stocks on Wall Street.

The LINK spacecraft, designed to extend the life of the Swift space telescope by raising its orbit, is suffering from attitude control system malfunctions. NASA and Katalyst Space remain optimistic about completing the mission.

Maor Shlomo, the founder of BASE44, has announced the establishment of a private fund to invest in startups developing cancer treatments. The decision follows the personal loss of his mother to the disease.

Israeli company Sygnia has identified a critical security breach in a major financial institution's application. The flaw, stemming from code written by the AI model Claude, allowed unauthorized access to sensitive customer data.

While most of the world was focused on electric cars, Volkswagen was already looking at the next stage. In 2019, the company launched a relatively secret project to develop an electric flying car, intended to allow wealthy individuals to fly between major cities in China in a quiet, fast, and luxurious aircraft. The venture was managed by a small innovation team in Beijing, based on the concept...

The Yair research station in Hatzeva has developed a unique pepper variety resistant to extreme temperatures. This innovation aims to mitigate heat stress in greenhouses and ensure agricultural productivity amid the climate crisis.

Israeli chip company Xsight Labs has raised approximately $300 million at a $2.8 billion valuation. This figure is five times higher than its 2021 valuation, driven by strong business growth.

Xsight Labs has raised $300 million at a $2.8 billion valuation. The funding follows the successful integration and testing of its X2 communication processor on SpaceX's V3 satellites, bolstering its position against competitors like Nvidia.

A BCG study reveals the technological battle between the two superpowers, with huge gaps in investments and computing power alongside a Chinese advantage in costs and implementation, in an attempt to understand what the future of artificial intelligence will be.

Israeli startup Bloom Security has exited stealth mode with a $20 million seed round led by Gallei Capital. The company offers a new approach to endpoint security, using a tiered 'onion method' to analyze risks posed by AI agents and browser extensions.

Cybersecurity startup Bloom Security has raised $20 million in a seed round. The company is developing a platform to manage risks associated with autonomous AI agents and extensions running on employee computers.

A viral post has reignited the debate between those who oppose "laboratory horrors" and those who remind us that without them, we would not have life-saving medicines. New data reveals how many mice and rabbits were killed in laboratories. Meanwhile, breakthrough technologies may make this dilemma a thing of the past.

A new Salesforce report reveals that traffic to shopping sites referred from AI users has quadrupled: "If retailers' products are not adapted for agents - they will simply disappear from the map."

Maverick Maltin, 19, dropped out of the University of Arizona to pursue a full-time career as an AI content creator. This decision has proven highly lucrative, yielding a six-figure monthly income and the freedom to travel the world.

YouCC, part of the Octally group, is acquiring BLeader. This strategic move strengthens YouCC's position as a leader in cloud transformation, data, AI, and cybersecurity.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy device, you are likely well acquainted with the Edge Panel. This side panel is one of the most useful tools in the company's interface, allowing quick access to applications, contacts, or the weather with a simple swipe of a finger. However, recently, many users have discovered that this convenient feature has simply stopped responding to their gestures, and the reason...

Revenues of $674 million and earnings per share better than forecasts: Cyber engines and Non-GAAP offset weakness in product sales. CEO Nadav Zafrir: "Improving performance". At the same time, the company is launching a dedicated AI firewall.

Are you familiar with that stressful moment when you sent a message to the wrong person or with wording you regretted immediately after pressing send? While WhatsApp, Telegram, and iPhone users have long been accustomed to the ability to delete messages for everyone, Google Messages users have been left behind. Until now, deleting a message in the app only cleared your inbox, while the other party...

We are all familiar with the feeling of dry and tired eyes after hours of working in front of a screen. The main reason for this is that our blink rate drops by half when we are focused on a display. The solution may come from a simple tool you can build yourself with AI, without knowing how to write a single line of code.

With the help of software and algorithms from the Israeli company Qedma, IBM managed to use its quantum computer to outperform the world's most powerful supercomputer with 700,000 processor cores, and to perform a complex experiment in the field of physics.

The innovative system is installed on a long-endurance tactical drone, combining spectral algorithms and infrared cameras capable of detecting fire hotspots with meter-level accuracy in record time.

Investors are concerned as Meta's heavy spending on AI and persistent losses in virtual reality projects weigh on the company's stock, despite the continued growth of Instagram.

Anthropic, once the industry's darling, is facing a wave of criticism over its stance on open-source AI, aggressive scare tactics, and competitive practices that have alienated partners.

The Google Messages app is a popular choice for Android users, but it comes with two default settings that can be frustrating. Fortunately, these are easy to fix to significantly improve your daily user experience.

Google Pixel users have been dealing for months with an annoying bug causing battery drain in standby mode. Google now claims to have found a solution.

A hidden and massive damage of $7 million a year due to loss of productivity of idle employees is the true cost of outdated IT approaches.

The new Apple Upgrade program in the US allows renting an iPhone for a monthly fee with an annual upgrade option. While it seems tempting, comparing it to the resale value of a used device and the option to purchase it at the end of the term reveals a more complex financial picture.

The US administration has updated its blacklist to include "advanced robotic devices" manufactured abroad, effectively banning the import of most robotic vacuum cleaners, including brands like Roborock and Dreame, citing national security concerns.

Matthew Dellavedova uses AI tools as a "24/7 personal nutritionist" and fitness coach. He has returned to peak fitness and is aiming for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Satya Nadella has reiterated a sharp warning against relying solely on popular AI tools. We examine the implications of this claim and why it directly affects the investment portfolios of many Israelis.

Noa Daniel Keenan accidentally dropped her iPhone 16 Pro Max into the Sea of Galilee during a boat trip. After failing to locate it, she replaced the device, only for it to be found by bathers two weeks later. Thanks to a social media post, the phone was returned to her in working condition.

The company Polar Night Energy has built a 13-meter-high tower in the town of Pornainen containing compressed sand reservoirs, which "absorb" cheap electricity from wind and solar, and release it on demand. The reservoir already generates 55%–60% of the local district heating and reduces gas usage by 80%, and the ability to convert the heat back into electricity is now being tested.

Dr. Gil Proactor warns that rising sea levels and groundwater threaten the foundations of buildings along Israel's coastal plain. The lack of a national climate strategy puts critical infrastructure at severe risk.

Sheba Medical Center has signed a strategic agreement with OpenAI to integrate AI models into its clinical workflows. This partnership highlights the value of Israel's centralized medical data while raising critical questions about patient privacy and data security.

With the establishment of new ports, the Israel Ports Company (IPC) installed a Cold Ironing system to allow docked ships to switch off diesel engines. However, due to a lack of regulation and economic incentives, shipping companies rarely use the infrastructure.

Cybersecurity firm Onyx Security has raised $113 million in a Series B round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The company's platform enables organizations to securely and controllably deploy AI agents, mitigating risks associated with autonomous machine operations.

Revenue met expectations, but earnings of $6.18 per share fell well short of forecasts. Shares are down approximately 5% in after-hours trading.

Microsoft recorded $90 billion in revenue for the fourth fiscal quarter, exceeding analyst expectations. The growth was primarily driven by the Azure cloud division, which saw a 43% revenue increase.