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Here's What We Know About Lockheed Martin's Mysterious SR-72
In 2013, Lockheed Martin announced development of the the successor to the SR-71 Blackbird spy plane.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Instagram could be working on a paid verification feature
Instagram might be considering the possibility of offering paid verification to users, based on code seen by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi..
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Ghostwriter add-in brings ChatGPT integration to Microsoft Word
A third-party add-in for Microsoft Word called Ghostwriter brings ChatGPT integration to the productivity software, but it'll cost you.
Business & Finance | Business
Twitter to end free access to its API in Elon Musk’s latest monetization push
Twitter will discontinue offering free access to the Twitter API starting February 9 and will launch a paid version.
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 1, 2023
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Feb. 1, 2023 Cyber startup founded by Unit 8200 Commander raises $30 million Series A. Sentra, which took its total funding since its founding 18 months ago to $53 million, was co-founded by Asaf K
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Why A Normal Person From 20 Years Ago Looks Like A Monk Today
When I took out a smartphone at a baseball game in 2002, I was the only one in the whole stadium. I looked weird as hell to my friends, chatting to someone in the UK over GPRS. Now everyone has a…
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Fuel Costs of Electric Vehicles Overtake Gas-Powered Cars: Study
The cost to fuel electric vehicles in the United States is higher than gas-powered cars for the first ...
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 29, 2023
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 29, 2023 This week’s positive Israel newsletter is full of healthy facts and innovations. Israel’s subsidized medical treatments have just received a record annual increase of funds. There is ne
Science & Technology | Science & Space
NASA funds nuclear probes for icy moons, huge new space telescopes and other far-out tech ideas
Each of the 14 funded NIAC Phase 1 proposals will receive $175,000.
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Scientists Actually Built a Working Tractor Beam: How It Works
Scientists built a working tractor beam—the first example of one that pulls objects visible to the naked eye. That's a huge deal.
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CTECH Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 26, 2023
CTECH Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 26, 2023 Qualcomm set to cut dozens of jobs in Israel in new round of layoffs. The U.S. chip giant, which acquired Israeli startup Cellwize for $350 million last June, employs 700 people in Isr
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Scientists discover anti-aging gene that rewinds heart age by 10 years
Researchers from England and Italy have discovered an anti-aging gene in a population of centenarians that can halt decay in heart function and rewind the heart's biological age.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn - Global - Leek Duck | Pokémon GO News and Resources
Pokémon GO Tour returns in 2023 for Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Las Vegas and Pokémon GO Tour: Hoenn – Global! Get ready to head to Las Vegas and have a chance to catch most Pokémon from the Hoenn Region of Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire— –
Science & Technology | Computer & Coding Tips
Which disk image format? – The Eclectic Light Company
Plain read/write (UDRW), sparse image (UDSP), and sparse bundle (UDSB) compared for storage efficiency, performance, and convenience.
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 22, 2023
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 22, 2023 Spectacular! There is no other word to describe some of the latest incredible Israeli innovations in this week’s newsletter. Four exciting cancer treatment developments; a life-changing por
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Apple Unveils M2 Pro and M2 Max Chips Alongside M2 Pro Mac Mini, Updated MacBook Pro
Apple has launched its most powerful chips yet. Here's what you need to know.
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CTECH Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 19, 2023
CTECH Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 19, 2023 She-VC | “I get asked if my partner is the one making the decisions or whether the money comes from my parents.” Liron Azrielant, Managing Partner at Meron Capital, is one of the f
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Duolingo is probably a better Alzheimer’s treatment than the newest breakthrough drug
Numerous studies have shown that bilingualism is incredibly effective at warding off the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
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How to clear RAM on iPhone | Tom's Guide
iPhone stuttering and sluggish? Learn how to clear memory on iPhone
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Nuclear reactor mystery solved, with no need for new particles | Science | AAAS
One piece of evidence for weird sterile neutrinos evaporates
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 11, 2023
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 11, 2023 Investments in Israeli startups plummeted 42% in 2022, cybersecurity hit hardest. According to reports released by Start-Up Nation Central (SNC), SNPI, IVC, and LeumiTech, the total volume o
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Elon Musk confirms huge change to Twitter
Elon Musk has announced one of – if not the most – well-known characteristics of Twitter will change next month.
One of the biggest changes to the “microbl
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 8, 2023
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 8, 2023 Already in 2023 we see Israel building for a better future. And it promises to be a healthier future for everyone, with Israeli treatments for cancer, migraine, essential tremor, burns, and dental
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How the Slowest Computer Programs Illuminate Math’s Fundamental Limits | Quanta Magazine
The goal of the “busy beaver” game is to find the longest-running computer program. Its pursuit has surprising connections to some of the most profound…
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Change this iPhone setting to thwart thieves who might steal your phone
iPhone thieves will try to enable Airplane Mode on the device - here’s how to block Control Center access right now.
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 4, 2023
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Jan. 4, 2023 2022 VC Survey | “The pivot away from Russia and China in the tech sector is hard to overstate.” Moshe Friedman, Head of Amdocs Ventures, speaks about how geopolitics plays a role in inve
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Video Shows Human Brain Cells in Dish Teaching Themselves to Play a Videogame
In Scientists were, for the first time, able to show that 800,000 living brain cells trapped in a petri dish can be taught how to play the videogame Pong.
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More social media regulation is coming in 2023, members of Congress say
Legislators and advocates say they are looking to further regulate social media companies in 2023.
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 1, 2023
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Jan. 1, 2023 We leave 2022 looking forward to another year of Israeli innovations, discoveries and positive achievements. This newsletter publicizes new Israeli therapies that allow us to look forward to eradica
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
Why Don’t Apple iPads Have a Calculator?
Apple’ s iPad is a versatile computing device that has pretty much anything a user could ever want—except a standard calculator. Here’ s why.
Science & Technology | Science & Technology
The 20 Biggest Software Flops of All Time
It weighs nothing and often requires dozens or even hundreds of people to make. And sometimes software fails spectacularly.
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The paradox of light goes beyond wave-particle duality - Big Think
Einstein helped us understand the dual nature of light, which can act as both a particle and a wave. But, light continues to perplex us.
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CTECH:Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Dec. 27, 2022
CTECH:Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Dec. 27, 2022 After the hangover of 2022, the real pain for high-tech will come in 2023. The big test of the upcoming year, which will decide which companies survive the crisis and perhaps get stron
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Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig – Modern Tech is Outrunning Jewish “Walking” Halakha
Prof. Sam Lehman-Wilzig – Modern Tech is Outrunning Jewish “Walking” Halakha The word “Halakha” (Jewish Law) stems from the root “to walk.” For the past two millennia, since it began to expand (some would say supplant) biblical la
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Invisibility shield: A UK-based company designs invisibility shields that you can buy today
Invisibility shields were an internet rage a few years ago. Now, they are a reality that you can get your hands on.
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Dec. 25, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Dec. 25, 2022 So many Israeli innovations and activities illuminate all of our lives. In this latest positive newsletter, cancer and cystic fibrosis patients on trials of the latest Israeli treatments will hope
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Dec. 18, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Dec. 18, 2022 The phrase “At the double” is a particularly appropriate title this week. Not only are Israeli innovations and achievements continuing at an incredibly fast pace, but they now se
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AI Image Generators are a New Frontier of Copyright Confusion
A disagreement between two artists selling on Adobe Stock highlights a major issue: who owns what when it comes to AI generated art?
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Dec. 13, 2022
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Dec. 13, 2022 Playtika confirms lay off of 610 employees, 15% of team. The gaming giant announced it is making significant cutbacks, which will include redeploying staff, winding down non-core init
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Dec. 11, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Dec. 11, 2022 Israel was ranked the 5th safest country in the world for tourists in a recent study using U.N. and W.H.O. statistics of rates per capita of homicides, vehicle accidents, disease, and other causes
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iOS 16.2 Has 36 Huge Changes You Need to Know About Before Updating Your iPhone « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Apple's next big software update includes an entirely new Apple app, a controversial change in the TV app, better Siri control, an improved Shortcuts app, interesting Safari upgrades, Apple Music Sing, and more. Keep reading to see what iOS 16.2 has to of
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SpaceX unveils Starshield, a military variation of Starlink satellites
Elon Musk's SpaceX is expanding its Starlink satellite technology into military applications with a new business line called Starshield.
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CTECH – Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Dec. 6, 2022
CTECH – Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Dec. 6, 2022 Cybersecurity unicorn Aqua axes 10% of workforce. The Israeli cloud security company will be laying off 65 employees in total. Read more DataRails lays off 18% of team. The financial p
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Newer iPhones Allow You to Measure Someone's Height Instantly — Here's How - MacRumors
iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models feature a LiDAR Scanner next to the rear camera that can...
Gaming | Video Games
How it feels to die in a permadeath game after five years | PC Gamer
On Wednesday, April 24, Twitch streamer Phil Watson was playing Minecraft, just like he does most days, for a small audience of a dozen or so viewers. He was digging a new mineshaft when things went t
Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help
How to Stop Autocorrect From Sabotaging Your Texts
Changing a few preferences in your iPhone settings is all you have to do to make autocorrect a help instead of a hindrance.
Science & Technology | Tech
iPhone vs Android: Which is better for photography?
Want to know who makes the best smartphones for photographers? Amy Davies discovers whether the Android or iPhone camera is the better option.
Miscellaneous | Other Stories
If These Apps Are Still on Your Phone, Someone May Be Spying on You
Some of those apps you love and have come to rely on could be posing more of a danger than they're worth. Here's what you need to know.
Gaming | Video Games
You've Been Playing 'Super Mario Bros.' Wrong Your Whole Life
We've all bounced through Super Mario Bros. but few of us have done it the right way.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Season of Mythical Wishes | Pokémon GO Hub
Welcome to the Season of Mythical Wishes, a new Pokémon GO Season that lasts from December 1, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. to March 1, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. For the first time more XXS and XXL Pokémon will be in the wild, and new bonuses will be in effect! Season
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Nov. 27, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Nov. 27, 2022 The Israeli technology detailed in this week’s positive newsletter gives us a taste of the future benefits for everyone. In medicine, Israeli scientists have developed cancer-killing antibodi
Science & Technology | Technology
How to Record Video With Background Music on iPhone - MacRumors
This article explains how to record a video on iPhone while playing music from any app. Keep reading to learn how it works. Have you noticed that...
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Elon Musk Just Exposed Twitter’s Censorship Problem in One Simple Tweet
Elon Musk just destroyed progressive attempts to gaslight conservatives about the company's censorship practices.
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This hidden Apple Watch feature is stellar — try it now | Tom's Guide
This hidden Apple Watch feature lets you use the Astronomy watch face to see where our solar system's planets align in the past and future.
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How to take screenshots on any model of iPhone and iPad
Want to save what's on your screen? Check out the quick and simple steps to take screenshots on any model of iPhone and iPad.
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10 Tips to Have Secret Text Conversations on Your iPhone
While Apple works on its privacy features for text messages, you can use these tips and workarounds to have secret conversations on your iPhone.
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Elon Musk Insta-Killed His Latest Twitter Verification Scheme
Elon Musk nuked Twitter’s new official verification system not long after everyone pointed out how random it was
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Nov. 22, 2022
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Nov. 22, 2022 Wikipedia’s Jimmy Wales on online toxicity, Musk, and the battle for internet accuracy. “I sent Musk an email offering help, I am happy to give him some thoughts,” Wales told CTech. Re
Politics | Politics
Dem Sen. Warner says ‘Trump was right’ about banning China’s TikTok, warns parents against letting kids on app | Fox New
Sen. Mark Warner warned parents not to allow their kids to download TikTok, saying former President Donald Trump "was right" about the China-owned video app.
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Nov. 20, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Nov. 20, 2022 Jews read in the Torah this week that our ancestor Abraham lived 175 years. This week’s positive Israel newsletter includes plans for both an Israeli Longevity Center and an Israeli Healthy A
Science & Technology | Technology
How to Remove the Background From Any Image on iPhone
Apple's Visual Lookup feature makes it so easy to remove the messy background from your photos. Learn how to take advantage of it.
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Apple silicon supports the ancient Intel 8080 through a secret extension | TechSpot
Apple revealed its first custom processor, the Apple M1, during an event in November 2020. The chip was met with high praise for cramming loads of power...
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook Takes Sexuality, Address, Politics, Religion Off Your Profile
The update to the world's biggest social network will prevent you from broadcasting certain details in your bio, a farewell to the early days of social media.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
New brain implants ‘read’ words directly from people’s thoughts
In the lab, brain implants can translate internal speech into external signals, technology that could help people who are unable to speak or type.
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Are AirPods the Hearing Aids of the Future?
New research suggests that personal sound amplification products like earbuds may help some people hear better in certain scenarios
Science & Technology | Social Media
Trump’s TikTok ban might have been right after all - Vox
No matter who controls Congress, Chinese-owned TikTok is in trouble.
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Nov. 16, 2022
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Nov. 16, 2022 Unicorn OwnBackup ousts 15% of workforce. The cloud backup company, valued at $3.35 billion last year, is laying off over 150 employees in Israel and the U.S. Read more Messaging app
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Amazon will reportedly lay off 10,000 employees
Amazon will reportedly lay off around 10,000 employees, becoming the latest tech giant to conduct massive staff cuts.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Scientists Fed the Fibonacci Sequence Into a Quantum Computer and Something Strange Happened
By shooting a laser pulse imitating the Fibonacci Sequence into qubits, physicists created a new phase of matter far better at maintaing a quantum state.
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Quantum Experiment Breaks Reality By Seeing Two Versions Of Reality Existing At The Same Time - Blog The Space Academy
We are aware of how skewed our perception of reality is. How we see the world is shaped by our senses, our societies, and our knowledge.
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Nov. 13, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Nov. 13, 2022 In the Book of Ecclesiastes, it states that there is nothing new under the sun. While that may be strictly true, Israeli innovations are certainly making good use of the sunshine to generate pollut
Gaming | Pokemon Go
How to add Pokémon GO Egg and Buddy Widgets to your Phone | Pokémon GO Hub
The Greedy Gluttons event brings with it a brand new sort of bonus for an event in Pokémon GO, half hatch distance for the first three incubated eggs of the event, BUT, only if they are incubated using the Pokémon GO Egg Widget. If like me you said… �
History | History
I can't stop watching this AI colourised video of 1930s London
It's like you're actually there.
Politics | Politics
Election Day: Champaign County, Illinois clerk says cyberattack causing 'connectivity issues'
The Champaign County Clerk’s Office is experiencing connectivity and server performance issues after experiencing what it alleges was a 'cyber-attack.'
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter claims user growth is at an 'all-time high' under Elon Musk
An internal memo shared with Twitter's sales team claimed that user growth under Elon Musk has accelerated to an "all-time high."
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Nov. 6, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Nov. 6, 2022 In the portion of the Bible that is read in synagogues this week, Abraham and Sarah invite three strangers to share a meal with them. Thousands of years later, their descendants are busy developing
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Golden PokéStops, mysterious Coin and a new Pokémon appear in Pokémon GO | Pokémon GO Hub
Trainers are reporting that mysterious new golden yellow PokéStops are appearing after the Dratini Community Day Classic ends in their region. These new PokéStops seem to be connected to the Paldea region, and the new Strange Coin Pokémon recently discove
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CTECH – Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Nov. 2, 2022
CTECH – Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Nov. 2, 2022 Equitybee lays off 20% of workforce, stinging employees. The startup connects employees in high-tech companies who want to exercise their options and qualified investors who want to pu
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple's radical iPhone 15 redesign could ditch buttons entirely
Are we moving closer to the first 'seamless' iPhone design?
Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff
Here’s why your Uber driver is going to be taking fewer left turns in the future
Uber said it would be rerouting drivers so they’ll take fewer left turns in an effort to reduce dangerous driving. The company is also expanding its testing of in-car audio and video recording.
Business & Finance | Business
Elon Musk completes Twitter takeover and fires top executives
The world's richest man now owns one of its most influential social media platforms.
Business & Finance | Business
Elon Musk is now officially Twitter's new owner, ending months of costly litigation
Twitter sued Musk in early July after the billionaire said he was walking away from his agreement to purchase the company for $44 billion.
Science & Technology | Technology
Passkeys—Microsoft, Apple, and Google’s password killer—are finally here | Ars Technica
It only took 50 years, but there's finally a replacement that's safer and easier to use.
Politics | Politics
Meltdown as Elon Musk enters Twitter headquarters ahead of takeover: ‘Let that sink in!’ | Fox News
Fans and critics alike melted down in reaction to Elon Musk entering Twitter headquarters ahead of his takeover of the company following a lengthy battle.
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Oct. 25, 2022
CTECH: Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Oct. 25, 2022 Cyber unicorn Snyk to sack 198 employees, 14% of workforce. The Israeli-founded company raised $530 million at an $8.5 billion valuation last year. Read more Layoffs in Israeli high-t
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iOS 16.1 Features: Everything New in iOS 16.1
Apple today released iOS 16.1 to the public after a little over a month of beta testing, adding essential new features to the iOS 16 operating system...
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Your iPhone's Files App Just Became Badass with Its Latest Productivity Update « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
If you're not using your iPhone's Files app yet to manage images, documents, and other files on iCloud, third-party cloud services, or your local storage, it's time to start. Apple's built-in file manager is finally a powerhouse with many tricks up its sl
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Oct. 23, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Oct. 23, 2022 Health and Sustainability are two key themes of the Jewish festival of Sukkot (Tabernacles) that Jews just finished celebrating. They also feature heavily in my latest positive Israel newsletter. R
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple's iPhone 14 is much more than an iPhone 13s
Some people say the iPhone 14 is practically an iPhone 13, but that’s not the case: It’s an upgraded iPhone 13 Pro with a great price.
Gaming | Gaming
Upcoming space games: Starfield, Dead Space, Mass Effect 4 & more
The video game industry is hot for space video games at the moment. Here's our list of the top 10 space games you should keep an eye on.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Letters to Niantic: Let's talk about Wayfarer and how can it be improved? | Pokémon GO Hub
Hello Trainers, Recently I’ve been thinking about the direction that Niantic is taking the Wayfarer program, and what could be done to improve it. So I asked on Reddit, and we sent out a Tweet and got some interesting responses. So let’s take s
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CTECH: Latest Israeli Technology & Innovation News Oct. 12, 2022
CTECH: Latest Israeli Technology & Innovation News Oct. 12, 2022 Intel’s Habana Labs lays off 10% of workforce. The chip maker, which was acquired by Intel in 2019 for $2 billion, denied the downturn in the market was behind the decision to fire aro
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook warns 1 million users whose logins were stolen by scam mobile apps
402 malicious apps plagued Apple and Google’s stores.
Business & Finance | Business & Finance
Twitter Shares Soar On Report Elon Musk Agrees To Buy It After All
Bloomberg says Musk made the proposal in a letter to Twitter
Science & Technology | Tech
Here’s How to Use Google's New Privacy Tool to Scrub Your Personal Info From Search Results
The search engine's new Results About You tool makes it easier to keep your email and physical address from being seen online.
Science & Technology | Tech
TikTok and others scrape your data, whether you use their apps or not
According to a Consumer Reports (CR) investigation published last week, TikTok has been planting trackers called "pixels" on hundreds of websites. Partnering with security firm Disconnect, CR...
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CTECH Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Sept. 29, 2022
CTECH Latest Israeli Innovation & Technology News Sept. 29, 2022 Guesty continues shopping spree with acquisition of hospitality software companies Kigo and HiRUM. The Israeli property management platform, which raised $170 million last month, has made th
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Sleep tips from experts that might surprise you - Vox
How to sleep better (without giving up naps or your phone in bed).
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple AirPods Pro (second-gen) review: same look, better everything else
Still the default pick for iPhone owners but less of a standout.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Complete Mega Evolution Guide | Pokémon GO Hub
A complete guide to Mega evolutions and Mega Levels in Pokémon Go!
Science & Technology | Tech
Starlink speeds have slowed as more people sign up, report shows
The satellite internet service provider is adding customers around the globe, but its growing popularity is impacting its performance.
Gaming | Gaming
Best Nintendo Switch Game And Accessory Deals This Week
Tons of Switch accessories and games are on sale right now, including Splatoon 3, Ring Fit Adventure, Monster Hunter Rise, and more.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Einstein's Mind-Bending Theory of Relativity Passes Yet Another Huge Test - CNET
A satellite has conducted the "most precise test" on a cornerstone of the physicist's famous theory.
Science & Technology | Technology
iOS 16: 10 settings you need to change right now! | Macworld
Whether you're getting an iPhone 14 or updated an old phone, these changes will make iOS 16 better.
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We Are Back: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Sept. 19, 2022
We Are Back: This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Sept. 19, 2022 Two prominent themes in this week’s positive Israel newsletter are sustainable Israeli food technology and more life-changing innovations from the minds of Israelis. Following l
Science & Technology | Technology
Why didn’t anyone tell me about this iOS screenshot trick? - The Verge
There’s another hidden touch gesture in iOS that will make your screenshots better. A TikTok video has highlighted how you can hold down on scribble and circles in iOS screenshots to make them neater.
Science & Technology | Tech
3 essential abilities AI is missing
As the AI community puts a growing focus and resources toward data-driven, deep learning–based approaches, experts warn that what seems to be a human-like performance is, in fact, a shallow imitation that misses key components of intelligence.
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
How to Completely Wipe All Data From Your Computer
Plus: the best way to recycle the machine when you’re done.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
This Week in Pokémon GO: September 5-11, 2022 | Pokémon GO Hub
Coming this week in Pokémon GO, commencing 5th September, we have the Psychic Spectacular event, Deoxys Raid Day, Clefairy Commotion and more! We’re currently in the Season of Light in Pokémon GO. Trainers should be aware that event spawns will take
Miscellaneous | Interesting & Helpful Information
Why you should really stop charging your phone overnight | ZDNet
Do you plug in your phone every night right before you go to bed? Here's what you should be doing instead.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple Has Big News Coming Next Month. Here's What We Expect
Apple's next iPhone event will take place on September 7, but it's expected to announce a lot more than just the iPhone 14 in the coming weeks. Here's what to expect.
Science & Technology | Technology
What Apple learned from skeuomorphism and why it still matters | AppleInsider
Apple's focus on skeumorphism changed a decade ago in iOS 7. Here's why Apple started and stopped using it, how it evolved, and why it's still important to interface design.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Pokémon GO Fest 2022: Finale Event - Leek Duck | Pokémon GO News and Resources
This year, Trainers around the world have experienced four Pokémon GO Fest events—from the global experience that kicked everything off back in June, to the unique in-person experiences hosted in Berlin, Seattle, and Sapporo. But the fun isn’t over y
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Shiny Pokémon to Look Forward to in Pokémon GO: Part 4 | Pokémon GO Hub
We had some amazing suggestions on Twitter in particular, so I just had to keep this series going. Part 3 included some Mega Pokémon, so for part 4 we’re looking at some regionals, legendaries and more! Yveltal Shiny Yveltal Yveltal is an intriguing Po
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs that allows hackers to access devices
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
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CTECH Latest Israeli Innovation and Technology News Aug. 18, 2022
CTECH Latest Israeli Innovation and Technology News Aug. 18, 2022 DriveNets secures $262 million Series C at over $2.5 billion valuation. The Israeli company offers communications service providers (CSPs) and cloud providers a new way to build netw
Travel | Travel
American Airlines to buy 20 jets from Boom Supersonic | TechCrunch
American Airlines will buy up to 20 jets from Boom Supersonic, an aircraft maker that aims to commercialize supersonic, and super-fast, flight.
Science & Technology | Cool Stuff
Danish Physicist Lene Hau was Able to Slow Down the Speed of Light to 38 mph and was Eventually Able to Manipulate it
The speed of light is a universal physical constant that is vital in several aspects of physics. Light travels at a constant and finite speed of 186,000
Gaming | Pokemon Go
A Full PvP Analysis on Obstruct Obstagoon | Pokémon GO Hub
Hello, Pokefriends! Well, at least Niantic gave us over 24 hours before the start of Community Day in August to reveal the final cost for new move Obstruct: 40 energy. This is right in the middle of what I guesstimated back in July during my speculativ
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Guide to Lead Pokémon in GO Battle League | Pokémon GO Hub
Lead Pokémon are Pokémon that you send in first in Trainer Battles. It’s the Pokémon with which you start the fight, and very often it can determine the outcome of the entire battle. Choosing a good (or a bad) Lead Pokémon can make a difference be
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CTECH – Latest Israeli Innovation and Technology News Aug. 12, 2022
CTECH – Latest Israeli Innovation and Technology News Aug. 12, 2022 Wix announces $150 million cost-cutting plan as bragging backfires. Just three months ago the company’s CEO boasted on social media that the only cuts he will be making will
Science & Technology | Social Media
Pinterest's plan to better compete with TikTok, Shopify and Instagram
Pinterest user growth surged in the iPhone era and the pandemic boom fueled more growth, but monetization has been a struggle for the social media company.
Gaming | Gaming
Best PlayStation 5 Accessories in 2022: Upgrade Your Gaming Setup
Find out what the best PlayStation 5 accessories are and upgrade your gaming setup with some of the best peripherals available.
Science & Technology | Tech
iOS 16 beta 5 brings the battery percentage back - here’s how to remove it
iOS 16 beta 5 brings back the battery percentage to the status bar - here’s how to remove it if you hate it.
Gaming | Pokemon Go
Shiny Pokémon to Look Forward to in Pokémon GO: Part 3 | Pokémon GO Hub
We’re back with part 3 of our ‘Shiny Pokémon to Look Forward’ to series, with some really fun shinies! We had a lot of community suggestions for part 2, so we were excited to see what was suggested for part 3. Spritzee & Aromatisse Shiny Spritz
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Aug. 7, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel Aug. 7, 2022 Although many Israelis will not be eating today (Fast of 9th Av), much of the news in this week’s positive Israel newsletter relates to Israel’s agricultural innovations. One product to
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Bug Out! Event August 2022 | Pokémon GO Hub
The Bug Out! event is here, and with it creeps and crawls a new Mega Pokémon, three brand new Pokémon, and a shiny drop! Get your best Bug Catcher outfit on, and be prepared for this buzzing event. Date & Time From Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 10:0
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel July 31, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel July 31, 2022 The highlights include: Tel Aviv’s new hi-tech Emergency Room is the largest in the world. All 450,000+ Israeli citizens over 75 receive free public transport. Take a ride in Haifa’s new cable
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An AI Just Independently Discovered Alternate Physics
Grab any physics textbook and you'll find formula after formula describing how things wobble, fly, swerve and stop. The formulas describe actions we can observe, but behind each could be sets of factors that aren't immediately obvious.
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Are social media algorithms to blame for rise in antisemitic hate speech?
(The Conversation) Antisemitic incidents have shown a sharp rise in the United States. The Anti-Defamation League, a New York-based
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Incognito Mode Isn’t As Incognito As You Might Think
Incognito and private browsing modes sound powerful, but they really only do one little thing and aren’t necessarily private.
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If you think Instagram is bad now, you won’t like Zuckerberg’s plans
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta plans to double the number of algorithmically recommended posts we see on our Instagram and Facebook feeds by the end of next year.
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Instagram gets worse with dark patterns lifted from TikTok | TechCrunch
I, of all people, got a fresh new user interface in Instagram the other day. Although the company has not rolled it out to all users yet, the changes seem in line with its intention to move away from its original model of photo sharing among friends, to t
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel July 24, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel July 24, 2022 So many “historic” events in this week’s newsletter. Israeli scientists continue to develop treatments that will confine today’s killer diseases and infections to the histor
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CTECH – Israel’s Latest Innovation and Technology News July 22, 2022
CTECH – Israel’s Latest Innovation and Technology News July 22, 2022 Bizzabo raising down round led by Insight at significantly lower $200 million valuation. The event planning platform is raising $35 million at a valuation around 30% lower th
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel July 17, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel July 17, 2022 Our planet features prominently in this week’s positive Israel newsletter. From the earth, Israelis are growing life-enhancing algae, herbs, and vertical farms. They are building hospitals fr
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel July 10, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel July 10, 2022 It may be the start of the summer holidays, but the busy pace of Israel’s positive activities remains at the highest level. Israeli scientists and medics have been busy kick-starting the immu
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CTECH – Latest Israeli Innovation and Technology News July 7, 2022
CTECH – Latest Israeli Innovation and Technology News July 7, 2022 Insurtech unicorn Next Insurance nixes 17% of workforce. The company is laying off 150 employees, mostly in the U.S., explaining that “we must shift focus towards profitability.”
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Instagram finally lets you delete your account in the iOS app
Instagram recently rolled out an update for the iOS app that allows you to permanently delete your account from within the app.
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CTECH – Latest Israeli Technology and Innovation News July 1, 2022
CTECH – Latest Israeli Technology and Innovation News July 1, 2022 “Uncertainty for the public market and for investor sentiment is toxic.” Irit Kahan, Head of DTCP Israel, Growth Equity, was speaking on a panel with Yuval Cohen, Founder and Man
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FCC Commissioner urges Google and Apple to ban TikTok
Brendan Carr references reports that say Beijing-based employees have access to US TikTok user data..
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CTECH – Latest Israeli Technology and Innovation News June 27, 2022
CTECH – Latest Israeli Technology and Innovation News June 27, 2022 Jefferies opening office in Israel, President declares, “This is just the beginning.” Brian Friedman, President of the prestigious American investment bank Jefferies, is set
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel June 26, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel June 26, 2022 While the prospect of new elections in Israel leaves things somewhat up in the air, most Israelis are not taking a breather, but are reaching new heights in their efforts to create a cleaner and h
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The Best Drones for Every Budget
Whether you want to battle Star Wars spaceships or shoot a cinematic masterpiece, one of these picks is going to be perfect for you.
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel June 19, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel June 19, 2022 Israel and Israelis were bursting with oceans of energetic ideas, activities and projects this last week. It began with Israel, Egypt and the EU signing an agreement to bring Israeli natural gas vi
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel June 12, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel June 12, 2022 So many Israeli innovations and activities are designed to solve critical problems. This week’s newsletter includes Israeli solutions to diagnose autoimmune diseases, treat dry eye disease, p
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Venus Aerospace wants to fly you from LA to Tokyo in an hour | Digital Trends
Texas-based Venus Aerospace has shared renderings of a hypersonic passenger plane called Stargazer that it’s planning to build for commercial use.
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Twitter acts to save Elon Musk acquisition deal, report says
With Elon Musk threatening to walk away from his offer to acquire Twitter, the company has reportedly made a move to try to save the deal.
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This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel June 6, 2022
This Week’s Sanity Report from Israel June 6, 2022 Israel is like a powerful magnet, attracting global demand for its innovations and assistance. The European Union is negotiating for Israeli natural gas. Israel is partnering Greece for innovation
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AT&T is launching drones into the sky as mobile 5G hotspots
Patchy internet in the countryside? No problem, AT&T's drones will beam down 5G.
