Tech

Google Translate App Prepares Upgrade to Simplify User Experience
If you have ever tried to hold a conversation in a foreign language while traveling, you are familiar with the hassle of repeatedly opening the Google Translate app. Soon, this experience will become much smoother thanks to a new home screen widget and background translation support.

Samsung and El Al: A Major Partnership Featuring Gal Gadot and Deni Avdija
International tech giant Samsung has partnered with Israeli airline El Al for a new series of safety videos. Samsung devices and Galaxy AI technology are integrated into the plot and visual language of the videos, which will be broadcast on all flights.

Different from what you knew: This is what the next iPhone is expected to look like
Apple is preparing for the launch of the twentieth-anniversary model of the iPhone, which is expected to feature the most significant design change since the launch of the iPhone X. The device will realize the vision of a single, completely continuous glass surface with no protruding edges.

Need a fast charge: Does airplane mode really speed up charging?
We have all faced the need to charge an iPhone quickly. Does airplane mode actually help? The short answer is that it provides a marginal benefit, but there are more effective solutions. We explore how batteries behave during charging and why turning off your device doesn't completely stop power consumption.

What to Expect from the Next Generation of Apple Watch
According to a new report, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 will focus on performance upgrades, new chips, and improvements in health and fitness features. A major design overhaul is likely at least a year away.

Bought an LG monitor? You got McAfee pop-up ads
LG monitor owners are reporting that their screens are automatically installing annoying McAfee pop-up ads, a practice that has sparked significant backlash and prompted a partial intervention from Microsoft.

Tim Cook presented to Trump a plan to purchase chips from China for use outside the USA
Apple has asked the US administration to approve the purchase of memory chips from Chinese firms CXMT and YMT for devices sold outside the US. The initiative aims to mitigate the global chip shortage.

Samsung in a Surprising Announcement: A Move to Transform the Crypto World
Samsung is opening a new door to the crypto world by integrating stablecoin support into its Galaxy devices. This move could fundamentally change how millions of users manage money and make payments.

South Korea Invests $950 Billion in AI Chip Production
South Korea has unveiled $950 billion in deals to boost AI chip production and computing power, led by tech giants SK Hynix and Samsung, aiming to address the global shortage in the sector.

Revolution at Cellcom: International streaming service joins the package at no extra cost
The communications giant is adding the HBO Max service and offering a discounted plan for new subscribers for the first three months, alongside a unique benefit and three months free for existing customers.

Suffering from the heat? Japan markets a "refrigerator for humans"
The personal chamber cools the body using air jets at 5 degrees Celsius. The device costs 32,000 shekels, with operating costs of about 35 agorot per hour. It is designed for use at construction sites, schools, and shopping centers.

"Back up your data now": WhatsApp is blocking Israeli users without explanation
The Israel Internet Association has reported dozens of complaints regarding unexplained WhatsApp account blocks. With Meta yet to provide an official response, users are advised to back up their data and prepare for potential service disruptions.

WhatsApp Blocking Wave: What Users Need to Do
Following a wave of blocks affecting hundreds of users in Israel, the Israel Internet Association is urging the public to back up important data immediately. Meta has stated they are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

Find X9 Ultra: A 6,000 shekel price tag mainly for the camera
OPPO's new "photography smartphone" offers a 200-megapixel sensor, a spectacular screen, and a huge battery, competing head-to-head with the iPhone and Galaxy. On the other hand, heavy weight, a load of pre-installed applications, and aggressive AI image processing impair the premium experience.

Two keyboards in one: Logitech's intriguing solution for gamers
Logitech is trying to do something in the G512 X 98 that no major manufacturer has done to date: combine mechanical and magnetic switches on the same keyboard. The result is a flexible, original, and particularly enjoyable product for gamers and also for those who type for long hours. The big question is whether all this is worth the price?

Qualcomm Raises Prices: Chip Costs to Increase by Double-Digit Percentage
Qualcomm has notified customers that it will increase chip prices by a double-digit percentage starting September 1. The decision follows the exhaustion of the company's ability to absorb rising supplier costs.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Advocates for Open AI Models
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang posted his first tweet on X, addressing the debate over the future of artificial intelligence. He highlighted the importance of open models for innovation and technological sovereignty.

Japan launched a "human refrigerator" to fight the extreme heat. How much does it cost?
An abnormal heatwave in Japan, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, has led one company to offer a creative solution: a "human refrigerator." The Do Hiemon Box maintains an internal temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, allowing users to feel significantly cooler within five minutes.

"I haven't written a line of code in my life and I have no connection to programming"
Five tech professionals from Israeli companies share their side projects — from a baby tracking app to a guitar learning site — developed with the help of AI and Claude, proving that curiosity and desire can lead to real products even without a formal programming background.