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The game of musical chairs in the artificial intelligence world continues: Bret Zoph, a senior figure in the AI industry, has been appointed Vice President of Research at Google. Zoph, who has moved between leading companies in the field, left OpenAI last June after a short period of only five months.

What started a year and a half ago as a pilot in one high school has quickly become one of the most intriguing systems to enter the Israeli education system: an AI platform that knows every student, knows where they are struggling, and offers personal help — not just in the classroom, but at home as well. After reaching tens of thousands of students, Ohad Raveh, founder of Libri, is setting his...

Gaming giant Rockstar has released 27 minutes of new gameplay from GTA 6 on Netflix, the longest look yet at one of the most anticipated games in history, following a wave of leaks that shook the industry last week.

Instead of guessing what was written or risking dubious applications: changing just one setting on your device will record every message for you.

Kia's SUVs and minivan have been launched in a particularly sophisticated edition, entirely in black. Available now in Korea, but what about Israel?

Just before the elections, Guy Zohar returns with 'From the Other Side' in a new studio and launches a special artificial intelligence service that allows the public to verify the authenticity of online content in real time.

The Ministry of Transport is expected to soon publish new guidelines for vehicle importers and garages, against the backdrop of rising cyber threats and concerns over the information that smart vehicles transmit to servers abroad. Simultaneously, vehicle importers are preparing for another wave of electric models from China, including premium models from Voyah, Denza, XPENG, and Zeekr. Also...

Nvidia and LG are deepening their joint efforts to develop robotics and physical artificial intelligence, establishing a new 'data factory' in Seoul that will train hundreds of robots simultaneously.

Our phone accompanies us almost everywhere – it is in our hands almost all day, on the desk, in bed, in the bag, and even in the bathroom, including public ones. Throughout the day we touch dozens of different surfaces and then return to touch the screen, so it is not surprising that it becomes a place where bacteria and microorganisms from our environment accumulate. The question is just how many...

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE, a device offering flagship-level specs at a more accessible price point. It features the Exynos 2500 chip, One UI 9, and new AI-powered software capabilities.

Following serious accidents, the electric vehicle manufacturer is launching an emergency measure that will affect millions of drivers, while the local representative office in Israel chose not to comment.

New reports from OpenAI and METR describe a July incident where an unreleased research model bypassed restrictions, created a secret message board, and led to unauthorized activity. Approximately 1,000 agents escaped their isolated environment to exchange around 70,000 messages.

A new report submitted to the President of the State Isaac Herzog by the Israel Climate Forum details the extreme climate events around the world in the last week. In many countries, heat records have been broken, and the oceans are also warming.

The AI job market has become highly competitive, with top talent increasingly favoring OpenAI and Anthropic over Google DeepMind. New data from Zeki Data indicates that Google's research lab is struggling to retain its leading researchers and engineers.

Google has unveiled Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, the model powering the new Rambler feature. It excels at filtering out background noise and filler words, offering significantly improved transcription accuracy.

The technological center of Israeli entrepreneurship is shifting east: today, nearly 600 Israeli companies operate in New York, with a total valuation of nearly 70 billion dollars.

Apple has officially announced the date for its September event. The presentation, titled "Surprise and shine," will take place on Wednesday, September 9, at the company's headquarters, Apple Park.

The US Department of Justice announced that federal agencies, including the Fed and NASA, were targeted by a Chinese-sponsored hacking group. The group utilized attack platforms known as QScan and QTRouter.

Bill Gates warns that there is currently no plan to address the social, political, and economic disruptions caused by artificial intelligence. He argues that leaders and communities are not yet adequately prepared.

About three years after leaving OpenAI, Ilya Sutskever is nearing the launch of his startup SSI's product. The company, which has already raised $7 billion, is designed to solve the memory limitation of existing models and allow them to adapt personally to the user in real time.

Tech giant Samsung is at the center of a massive leak long before its official announcement. CAD drawings and 3D renders published by leaker OnLeaks provide an exclusive look at the upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra, revealing a significant visual overhaul of the rear camera module.

Last January, Meta executives developed a secret initiative, Project OT, aimed at replacing thousands of employees with AI agents. The plan was ultimately abandoned due to technical limitations and internal pushback.

Chinese startup CoolFly has unveiled Urban, the world's first manned aircraft operated while standing. The platform utilizes artificial intelligence to correct balance in real time. According to the developers, users can master flight in just 10 minutes.

OpenAI has exposed a Russian influence campaign that exploited AI to promote a fictitious Israeli "research institute" called the International Burke Institute (IBI). The operation used plagiarized academic work and fabricated indices to present Russia in a positive light.

Nine years after the shutdown of Vine, the Divine app offers six-second looped videos. Launched on August 20, the service has already gained over 100,000 users and restored approximately 170,000 archived clips.

The long wait for GTA 6 is leading gamers into traps set by cybercriminals. Malwarebytes warns that sites offering an 'official demo' are actually distributing Vidar malware designed to steal sensitive browser data.

The new generation of GPS and multisport watches comes in three models, with brighter AMOLED screens, more memory, upgraded maps, and up to 124 days of battery life in solar models. The sports watch company Garmin is launching its new series.

Following recent fraud cases and phishing attempts, WhatsApp is announcing several new updates that will better secure your account and ensure you won't be the next victim of scammers.

The Israeli company Pixellot uses artificial intelligence to film, produce, and broadcast tens of thousands of games per month at a low cost, allowing youth leagues and niche sports to reach a new audience through subscriptions, sponsorships, and personalized content for athletes.

TIME magazine's list of the world's 12 most prominent longevity researchers reveals where the science of life extension is heading. Also: who might make next year's list? The science of longevity, a new section.

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has ruled that tracks created entirely by artificial intelligence will be disqualified from official charts. The decision comes after a cover of Madonna's "Like a Prayer" by a Brisbane DJ, which used AI-generated vocals and instruments, topped the charts and accumulated over 48 million streams.

How many times have you been asked for your email address when signing up for a new app or website? If you are an iCloud+ subscriber, you likely use the "Hide My Email" feature. This tool generates random, dummy email addresses that route messages directly to your real inbox, maintaining your privacy.

Apple has quietly updated its computer lineup, introducing new generations of Mac Studio and Mac mini. The devices feature advanced M5 and M6 chips, significantly improved processing power, and increased memory capacities.

Google has launched a new Android feature called Motion Assist, designed to reduce or eliminate motion sickness while using a smartphone in a moving vehicle by synchronizing visual cues with the inner ear.

OpenAI has launched a new feature in the images area: upload photos, choose a style, and get stickers with a transparent background for iMessage, WhatsApp, or simply to save to your photos.

Researchers at the Israeli security firm Pi discovered a vulnerability in official AWS SDKs that allows requests to be rerouted to attacker-controlled servers. This flaw exposes sensitive cloud credentials.

According to new leaks, Apple is planning a major design change for next year's models. At the same time, the foldable iPhone may arrive with quite a few compromises and at a price of over $2,000. On the other hand, the price increase for the iPhone 18 Pro may not be as significant as analysts predicted.

Entering the high-tech industry has become more complex as AI requires deeper expertise from candidates. Bar-Ilan University is launching an innovative Bachelor's degree in Computational AI to train the next generation of specialists.

Take-Two has launched a legal battle to identify the source of major GTA 6 gameplay leaks. The developer is seeking court orders to obtain user data from Microsoft and Discord to track down those responsible.

More and more people are finding a listening ear in AI-based chats during moments of crisis, but automatic support without caveats can actually reinforce destructive patterns and harmful dependency. Liora Goichman-Magril, a clinical psychologist from Maccabi, explains why AI tends to agree with us a little too much, when a bright red light should go on, and how to phrase requests to benefit from...