Tech

Researchers investigate: Can sheep save the glaciers?
In the Swiss Alps, a surprising solution using sheep's wool is being tested, which has been found to slow down ice melting and provide a new use for a local resource that is mostly discarded. The initial results are encouraging – but it is important to clarify that even the most creative solution is no substitute for fighting global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which stem...

Your phone's camera is running all the time and spying on you - stop it immediately
Taking fewer photos but the battery is dropping? Technology experts warn about default permissions that give the camera free access to device resources. Here is how to check in a minute if it is using your network without your knowledge.

Toronto: The City Conquering the AI World and Challenging America
Toronto is establishing itself as a global artificial intelligence powerhouse, threatening the exclusive status of Silicon Valley. The technological revolution in the Canadian city began four decades ago, when Nobel Prize-winning computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton left a well-funded job in the United States to research machine learning at the University of Toronto.

Driverless: Uber Launches Autonomous Rides in London
The company is starting to offer an innovative ride service in the app based on breakthrough technology, though a safety operator will still be present in the vehicle during the initial phase.

Tesla's Cybercab makes debut in Texas, regulators keep a close eye
Tesla has begun offering rides in its new Cybercab in Austin, Texas. The two-seater vehicle, which lacks a steering wheel and pedals, has sparked interest from regulators and the NHTSA, who plan to review the company's operations.

Roborock reveals new robots coming to Israel
At the IFA 2026 exhibition, Roborock announced a new lineup of devices, including pool cleaners, robotic mowers, and updated vacuums. Several models are set to arrive in Israel as early as September.

European Union to Vote on Approving Tesla FSD Systems
The European Union is set to vote on the approval of Tesla's FSD systems, a move that would pave the way for their deployment in Israel. Taxation issues regarding the technology remain unresolved.

Medical Milestone: Israeli Spinal Cord Development Cleared for Human Trials
A dramatic breakthrough in the rehabilitation of the paralyzed: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the design of the first human clinical trial for Matriself. Here are the details on the revolutionary technology poised to transform medical treatment.

Tel Aviv University researchers secure millions in ERC grants
The European Research Council has released the 2026 ERC Starting Grant results, with Tel Aviv University leading in Israel as five of its researchers receive significant funding for groundbreaking projects.

When the agents went out of control: "They started distributing forbidden tasks among themselves"
Sam Altman recently announced that we have reached the singularity, but is he right and how can one know? The answer may lie in the dramatic hacking incident by AI agents that shook the tech world: identifying vulnerabilities, distributing tasks, hiding in systems, and even deceiving humans to achieve a goal. Could any innocent request end in unimaginable destruction? Get a glimpse into how...

The Moon formed in just five hours: scientists discover how it happened
Perhaps one of the most dramatic events in the history of our solar system happened much faster than previously thought. According to a new study, the Moon could have formed almost entirely within just five hours following a massive collision approximately 4.5 billion years ago.

Sustainability revolution in the office: 300 million disposable cups saved this year in Israel
New data shows a dramatic reduction of about 820,000 disposable cups every day in offices and organizations across the country. The Israeli-developed FreshCUP system, which performs steam disinfection in 30 seconds, has now surpassed 10,000 active units.

OpenAI unveils Astra: "Our most intelligent and aligned model"
OpenAI has begun the rollout of GPT-6 Astra, its new advanced AI model. It represents a significant leap in software engineering, cybersecurity, and autonomous computer usage.

It's not just you: a global outage in Claude, ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini
In an unusual situation, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google dealt with simultaneous service outages throughout the day that affected several of their core artificial intelligence products. The companies stated that they are working to fix the issue.

The Future of Medicine: AI Detects Resistant Infections at the Diagnostic Stage
Could artificial intelligence help doctors determine at the start of treatment if a child has an antibiotic-resistant infection? A study by researchers from Ariel University and Clalit Health Services found that machine learning models using existing medical record data can accurately assess the risk of infections caused by ESBL-producing bacteria.

"I am happy to show women that intelligence is a beautiful and attractive thing"
Lina Flat has turned cyber, algorithms, and quantum computing into successful online content. In a conversation with mako, she shares why she rejects almost every commercial offer, why she does not trust AI with closed eyes, and how she turned being a woman in a male-dominated industry into an advantage.

Tel Aviv University leads in ERC grants for 2026
The European Research Council announced the winners of the prestigious grant, and a leading academic institution in the country took first place thanks to breakthrough developments in the fields of medicine, physics, and artificial intelligence.

New Israeli Development: Smart Lighting System to Prevent Nighttime Traffic Accidents
Following the deaths of 74 pedestrians this year, Kfar Saba has installed a smart solar-powered system at a major intersection that detects pedestrians and activates high-intensity lighting to alert drivers.

Guardio becomes a unicorn and reveals its annual revenue
Assaf Rappaport joined the investment in the cyber company, which has crossed one million paying private customers and $150 million in annual recurring revenue.

A quiet boycott in the EU? The decline in Horizon grants for Israeli researchers continues
Israeli researchers secured only 11 ERC grants under the Horizon program, a sharp decline from previous years. Experts attribute this to a mix of technical changes and potential academic boycotts.

Legioner: The game created by Gal Bartov has become a web hit with millions of visits
The simulator built with artificial intelligence that got sports fans in Israel addicted has reached millions of visits in just a few days. Now, the game's creator Gal Bartov is not planning to stop at all.

Israeli student uses Wolt deliveries to land a high-tech job
Idan Hershko, a student and graduate of Unit 81, decided to combine his work as a Wolt courier with his search for his first high-tech role by sticking QR codes with his resume onto delivery bags destined for tech company offices.

Trump administration turns a new page with Anthropic: "They did what we asked - and came back to the right side"
US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick announced that the administration now trusts Anthropic, signaling the end of a high-profile standoff regarding the company's refusal to allow military use of its AI products.

"I founded a startup to prevent others from the trauma we went through in the hospital"
Dr. Galit Desha, an expert in gender and trauma, has founded Ozz Health. The startup is developing an AI-powered app called "Dorothy" to guide patients through hospitalization, aiming to reduce anxiety and improve the patient experience.

Humanoid Robot Attacks Customer in Electronics Store
What happens when a machine meant to serve customers suddenly decides to respond to an attack? A mysterious incident in a Russian store raises questions about the safety of humanoid robots.

Apple changes the rules of medicine: the revolution on its way to the operating room
The new development by medical equipment giant Stryker displays surgical data hovering in the air before the surgeon's eyes. Despite the historic FDA approval, it has yet to be proven whether the technology shortens surgical procedures.

Scientists used narwhals to study Arctic climate
Researchers have enlisted narwhals, known as "sea unicorns," to study the remote Arctic regions. By attaching satellite transmitters to six individuals, scientists gathered unique data on temperature and salinity in East Greenland's fjords, collecting in three years an amount of information equivalent to 130 years of observation.

The mummy has been "screaming" for 3,000 years: the mystery of her death revealed
More than three thousand years after her burial in Ancient Egypt, the mummy of a noblewoman still appears to be screaming in terror, her mouth frozen wide open. Researchers using modern medical imaging have confirmed that this is not the result of poor embalming, but a rare muscle reaction that occurred at the exact moment of death.

Upwind Raises $300 Million at a $3.8 Billion Valuation
Cybersecurity firm Upwind Security has raised approximately $300 million, bringing its valuation to about $3.8 billion. The company has more than doubled its value in just a few months.

The voice on the phone sounds exactly like the grandson: Artificial intelligence has turned fraud against the elderly into a huge industry
People aged 60 and over in the US lost $7.7 billion to fraud in one year, a jump of nearly 60%, and AI voice cloning is the main fuel. In Israel, reports of phishing and impersonation of bank centers are also surging, and protection begins with a family code word and a one-minute verification call.

Replacing managers? The Israeli startup that raised $5 million
The Israeli company is revealed for the first time and presents an AI-based development capable of managing tasks, coordinating meetings, and even booking flights and hotels completely independently.

New Horizons for Small Business: Advanced AI Services from Zap Group
A smart voice agent, a personal analyst, and promotion in AI search engines: the Israeli digital giant is making a dramatic move, making technology that was previously reserved for giant corporations accessible to small businesses.

Lior Suchard and Asi Cohen Invest in Cyber Startup Huskeys, Which Raised $27 Million
Israeli cyber company Huskeys has raised $27 million in a funding round led by Blackstone. The startup's platform integrates an Agentic AI layer into WAF infrastructure to address security risks in the AI era.

"The world will cross the red line": The new UN warning
A decade after the Paris Agreement, a UN report determines: the global fight against global warming has failed. Scientists warn that the world is expected to cross the warming threshold within a few years and fear a tipping point from which the Earth will not be able to recover.

Drone startup born from the war and named after the fallen brother raises $41 million
AITAN, a developer of AI-based combat systems, has raised $41 million in a funding round. The startup's technology has been in intensive operational use by the IDF since the start of the Swords of Iron war.

Meta Unveils Muse Voice Transcribe: An AI Breakthrough in Speech-to-Text
The tech giant has introduced a groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool that has already secured the top spot in global indices, offering real-time transcription for up to 20 speakers and support for 70 languages.

About $30 Million: North Korean Hackers Laundered Funds Under the Nose of the US Administration
A North Korean hacker group exploited the decentralized structure of the Hyperliquid platform to launder $30 million. The incident occurred amid plans by the Donald Trump administration to tighten oversight of the crypto sector.

Google Unveils AI-Powered Design Tool with Hebrew Support
Google has launched Google Pics, a new AI-based image creation and editing tool. The platform uses natural language processing to allow users to generate professional designs without prior graphic design experience.

Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5.1 and Mythos 5.1
Anthropic has unveiled its new Claude Fable 5.1 and Claude Mythos 5.1 models. The company claims these are the world's most advanced models for programming and other complex tasks, offering significant cost reductions.
