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Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli app seeks to create video trail to nail reckless drivers
Jerusalem-based Comroads sets up a pilot app to create social network for drivers to share 'vital video evidence' of car accidents
Business & Finance | Business
San Diego matures as a tech hub
San Diego's status as a tech hub is becoming increasingly important, with a growing pool of engineers and a surge in VC investments.
Science & Technology | Tech News
4 Complaints Apple Users Already Have About the New iPhones -- The Motley Fool
Apple is already in hot water with some new iPhone users.
Science & Technology | Tech
What I learned by bringing down LinkedIn.com
After a few months working at LinkedIn, I was starting to feel comfortable in my role as a Site Reliability Engineer. And then "the incident" happened.
Science & Technology | Tech
How Much Do YouTubers Make? Revenue Streams and Top Performers
There's big money in the YouTube video market, but it's not so easy to crack the cash code online.
Science & Technology | Social Media
YouTube Stars Accused of Profiting Off Fans' Depression - The Atlantic
Viewers are outraged that some of the site’s biggest celebrities have partnered with a controversial online counseling service.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook removes over 550 Pages, 250 accounts in latest spam purge ahead of US midterms
The hundreds of bad accounts were removed for breaking the site's rules for "spam and coordinated inauthentic behavior."
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Three Israeli Firms Among TIME Magazine's 50 'Genius Companies' For 2018
Workspace giant WeWork, water testing company Lishtot, and AI radiology startup Aidoc were selected by the esteemed American magazine among global giants such as Nike, Amazon, Apple, and Disney. | NoCamels
Business & Finance | Business
The End of Snap and Tesla – No Mercy / No Malice
Snap and Tesla were sold this week. They just don’t know it yet.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple reportedly plans to give away its TV content, because that worked well with U2
Apple has answered two questions in one day, or rather a CNBC report citing someone within the company has. Why are the shows it's planning so allegedly boring? And what does it plan to do to get a foot in the door in an increasingly competitive stre
Science & Technology | Social Media
Google+ to shut down after coverup of data-exposing bug
Google is about to have its Cambridge Analytica moment. A security bug allowed third-party developers to access Google+ user profile data since 2015 until Google discovered and patched it in March, but decided not to inform the world. When a user gave per
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook, the Company That Keeps Selling and Losing Your Data, Wants to Put a Camera in Your Home
Facebook Portal (and a larger model, Portal Plus) is an in-home smart display designed for video chatting, better known as the worst part of the Jetsons' vision of the future.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook, are you kidding? | TechCrunch
Facebook is making a video camera. The company wants you to take it home, gaze into its single roving-yet-unblinking eye and speak private thoughts to your loved ones into its many-eared panel. The thing is called Portal and it wants to live on your kitch
Business & Finance | Business
The next big restaurant chain may not own any kitchens
If investors at some of the biggest technology companies are right, the next big restaurant chain could have no kitchens of its own. These venture capitalists think the same forces that have transformed transportation, media, retail and logistics will als
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple might have an iPhone dilemma next year | Pocketnow
Apple's iPhone dilemma might be something serious come 2019, when the company will have to make a tough decision for the iPhone.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple's T2 Chip Makes Third-Party Mac Repairs Impossible
If you own a 2017 iMac Pro or 2018 MacBook Pro, Apple requires proprietary software to repair your device, even if all you need is a new battery or keyboard replaced, which means only Apple and authorized service providers can fix your Mac.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
New York City Wants To Become A Cybersecurity Leader - With Israel's Help | Technology News
The New York City Economic Development Corporation's plan to make NYC a global cybersecurity leader includes a new Global Cyber Center established by Israel's SOSA and an investment hub by Jerusalem Venture Partners. | NoCamels
Science & Technology | Technology
Wi-Fi is About to Get a Lot Easier to Understand | Fortune
The Wi-Fi Alliance trade group is ditching the alphabet soup of 802.11ac for a much clearer naming structure.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Windows 10 October 2018 Update: the 10 best new features
Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 October 2018 Update is being made available to existing machines today. All you have to do is visit Windows Update to manually trigger this latest update, or wait...
Science & Technology | Social Media
Relike lets you turn a Facebook page into a newsletter | TechCrunch
French startup Ownpage has recently released a new product called Relike. Relike is one of the easiest ways to get started with email newsletters. You enter the web address of your Facebook page and that’s about it. The company automatically pulls your
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook warns that third-party apps could have been affected by recent breach
It may not just be your Facebook account at risk. The social media giant has warned that third-party apps which allow users to log in via their Facebook accounts may also have been affected by the recent security breach, though the company has yet to conf
Science & Technology | Tech
Trump administration looks to speed 5G networks, ease hurdles | Reuters
The Trump administration said on Friday it is seeking to remove hurdles to faster deployment of the next generation of wireless communications, known as 5G, which it touted as revolutionary for a host of industries.
Science & Technology | Tech
Some iPhone XS and XS Max devices have an annoying charging problem
Some iPhone XS and XS Max owners have noticed a bug that's stopping their devices from charging properly.
Science & Technology | Tech
AirPods 2 Teased By Apple And Coming Soon? Here's All You Need To Know
The upgrade to Apple’s surprise killer hit is eagerly awaited but tantalizingly out of reach. When should we expect AirPods 2 and what will the new smartbuds be like?
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
5 Israeli Companies Putting Surgery-Assisting Robots In The OR | Health News
In the wake of Mazor Robotics' $1.6B acquisition - the largest exit for an Israeli biotech firm - these are the companies developing revolutionary surgery platforms.
Science & Technology | Tech News
This is the coolest iPhone camera accessory ever made, and it’s on sale today only
The cameras on Apple’s latest iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are absolutely incredible. They’re able to capture photos and videos with quality you won’t believe. As good as they are,…
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple updates Apple TV Remote, revamps Workflow as Shortcuts for iOS 12 | VentureBeat
Coinciding with iOS 12's release today, new versions of Apple TV Remote and Shortcuts are out, and other updates can be expected throughout the day.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter says bug may have exposed some direct messages to third-party developers | TechCrunch
Twitter said that a “bug” sent user’s private direct messages to third-party developers “who were not authorized to receive them.” The social media giant began warning users Friday of the possible exposure with a message in the app. “The issue
Science & Technology | Tech
Amazon just revealed its plan for total smart home domination
Amazon is putting Alexa in microwaves, wall clocks, and much, much more.
Science & Technology | Tech
Echo Auto brings Alexa to cars
As Amazon noted at today’s event, the company has already been working with a number of car companies to bring Alexa to vehicles. There are already a number of high-profile partners, including Toyota, Ford, Lexus, BMW and Audi. Today, it announced its p
Science & Technology | Tech
iOS 12 review: Finally, the fear of upgrading is over
iOS 12 may not have some of the big marquee features of previous years' updates, but it still delivers massive improvements everywhere it counts most.
Science & Technology | Tech
Lyft brings its electric scooters to Santa Monica
You no longer have to be a Denver resident to try Lyft's electric scooters. The two-wheeled transports are now available in Santa Monica, California under a ci...
Science & Technology | Technology
MacBooks powered by iPhone processors are finally going to happen soon – BGR
When it came time to introduce the new iPhone chip last week, Apple gave an ample presentation to the new A12 Bionic platform, that packs the six-core processor that’s now more powerful and efficient than last year’s model, the quad-core Apple GPU, th
Science & Technology | Technology
There’s no going back now: YouTube fully commits to vertical video with new ad format
YouTube's new vertical video ad format signals a shift in the video giant's view of the vertical video format.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook Started Indexing News Pages to Determine Which Publishers Belong in Its Ad Archive – Adweek
The social network developed its requirements with news organizations, academics and industry groups.
Science & Technology | Tech
Everything You Need to Know About Those New iPhones
Three new iPhones, plus the next generation of Apple Watch.
Science & Technology | Tech
New leak suggests that Apple’s entry-level phone will be called the iPhone XC - The Verge
A new leak suggests that Apple’s next iPhones will be called the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Plus, and the iPhone XC, along with some potential pricing information.
Travel | Travel
5 New Planes That Will Change the Way You Travel - Condé Nast Traveler
A look at what's coming up this year—and beyond.
Science & Technology | Tech
Dozens of iPhone Apps 'Constantly' Sending Location Data to Data Monetization Firms
Dozens of popular iPhone apps are sharing the location data of millions of mobile devices with third-party data monetization firms, according to a...
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Startup To Scale-Up: Israel's 10 'Hottest' Companies, According To WIRED | Technology News
Healthy.io, Lightricks, Vayyar, and Missbeez were among the Israeli startups selected by the renowned American tech magazine for its Europe's 100 startups annual round-up.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Tel Aviv University Among World's Top 10 Universities Producing Entrepreneurs, Startup Founders | Technology News
Tel Aviv University was the only non-American institution in the top ranking, according to a new report by research firm Pitchbook.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter brings Bookmarks to the web with a new design, now in testing | TechCrunch
Twitter is testing a new experience for web users, the company announced in a tweet on Thursday. A small number of Twitter users will see the updated version of Twitter for web, which will include access to Twitter’s Bookmarks feature, and scrolling thr
Science & Technology | Tech
Chrome’s new design brings fresh problems for Google to fix
Even though Google gave Chrome a makeover with an entirely new look, a number of users would like the option to revert back to an older build of the browser for more stability. Chrome's new design also brought new problems, and many users are reporti
Science & Technology | Technology
10 things in tech you need to know today
Facebook will say that it was "too slow" to act on Russian interference, The FCC boss who repealed net neutrality says Google, Facebook and Twitter might need "transparency obligations," and Google posted its testimony for the congressional hearing today,
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Intel's newest and fastest processors for laptops are sired by Haifa team | The Times of Israel
US semiconductor giant promises 12x faster connectivity and twice the performance of a 5-year-old PC
Science & Technology | Tech
Alexa voice control is coming to Toshiba televisions | VentureBeat
Starting next year, many of Toshiba’s OLED, 4K, and Full HD Smart Range televisions will respond to Alexa voice control, the company announced today. Alexa in Toshiba televisions will be able to do things like change the channel or volume, deliver movie
Science & Technology | Apps I Like
WhatsApp Finally Has a Plan to Make Money, and It's Genius
WhatsApp's new feature could be very profitable for the company.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter tested a list of suggested people to unfollow
Amid claims of liberal bias from the president of the United States
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook has removed all cross-posted tweets
Facebook users are complaining the company has removed the cross-posted tweets they had published to their profiles as Facebook updates. The posts’ removal took place following the recent API change that prevented Twitter users from continuing to a
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter suspends more accounts for 'coordinated manipulation'
Twitter's long been under fire for its approach to bots and extremist accounts, but now it appears to be taking a more proactive stance towards its community gu...
Science & Technology | Social Media
The Impossible Job: Inside Facebook’s Struggle to Moderate Two Billion People - Motherboard
Moderating billions of posts a week in more than a hundred languages has become Facebook’s biggest challenge. Leaked documents and nearly two dozen interviews show how the company hopes to solve it.
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple reportedly mulls iPhone Xs names, no ‘Plus’ for 2018 models
Apple faces a naming conundrum ahead of the release of its three 2018 iPhones, and is considering tweaking some key branding conventions, including removing the “Plus” name and skipping…
Science & Technology | TECH
How doorbell cameras are creating dilemmas for police, neighborhoods
Police departments want to know about crimes, suspicious activities caught on home security cameras before homeowners post videos on social media.
Gaming | Gaming
Microsoft reportedly to offer Xbox One consoles and services as a subscription
Microsoft is reportedly going to unveil a new approach to delivering Xbox One consoles and services to players: An all-encompassing subscription.
Gaming | Gaming
Grab A Major PC Game For Free On Steam Right Now
For Honor: Starter Edition is free to keep right now on Steam.
Science & Technology | Tech
Microsoft co-founder’s space venture plans to create three new rockets, including a spaceplane
All three will launch from the company’s massive airplane.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Instagram users are reporting the same bizarre hack
A bizarre Instagram hack appears to be spreading: users' account names, bios, and profile avatars are changed, as is all their contact information.
Travel | Travel
4 futuristic transport methods that will change how we travel around the world
For properly impressive holiday stories... or just longer at the beach
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Swipe right for home: Israeli startup brings finger-motion tech to car commands
Jerusalem-based Inpris's technology allows drivers to control music, phone calls, messaging, and navigation without taking eyes off road
Science & Technology | Social Media
Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom on winning the Stories war - The Verge
Two years after Instagram cloned Snapchat Stories, we interviewed CEO Kevin Systrom about his future plans.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
At The Wheel: Why Israel Is A Driving Force Behind The Cars Of Tomorrow | Technology News
Israel's auto tech industry is thriving and startups in this sector are regularly striking up new partnerships, forming strategic alliances, and grabbing the attention of high-profile investors and even buyers.
Science & Technology | Tech
How 15 Tech Companies, Sites and Gadgets Got Their Names
Study up on the origins of this tech giants.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Delegation seeks Israeli startups to help African farmers boost crops
Team from Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa visits Israel to pinpoint local agricultural technologies that are pertinent to Africa's challenges
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook and Instagram now show how many minutes you use them
It’s passive zombie-feed scrolling, not active communication with friends, that hurts our health, according to studies Facebook has been pointing to for the last seven months. Yet it’s treating all our social networking the same with todayR
Science & Technology | Tech
The robot controlled by your thoughts
How you can correct the mistakes of robots using only brain and muscle signals.
Politics | Politics
Facebook bug switches 14 million users' default sharing settings to public - TechSpot
Facebook is informing 14 million users that what they assumed were private posts could have been viewable by the public. A bug caused the users' “suggested” sharing option to be set to “public” by default, rather than basing the suggestion&hel
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter turns to academics to improve conversational health on the platform | TechCrunch
Twitter is partnering with two groups of academic researchers to figure out how to measure the health of conversations happening on the platform. It’s all part of the company’s continuing long game for social relevance. Despite the fact that it lost 1
Science & Technology | Tech News
How a Bunch of Lava Lamps Protect Us From Hackers
Inside Cloudflare's San Francisco office, 100 units of Edward Craven Walker’s groovy hardware help guard the internet.
Science & Technology | Technology
Meet the $27 pen that lets you draw physical objects in midair – BGR
Whether or not you have a single artistic bone in your body, we guarantee that you will have an absolute blast with the Canbor 3D Printing Pen. This awesome contraption 3D prints the same type of plastic that a conventional 3D printer does.
Science & Technology | Social Media
LinkedIn adds support for sending voice messages – a feature nobody was asking for | 9to5Mac
LinkedIn today announced a new feature for its Messaging platform that seemingly nobody asked for. In a blog post, the company revealed that you can now record and send voice messages up to one-min…
Science & Technology | ISRAELI TECH
Facebook Acquires Israeli Messaging Platform Startup Redkix For $100M | Technology News
The Israeli company will join Workplace by Facebook, the tech giant's answer to popular collaboration service Slack.
Science & Technology | Technology
Defying Reality: The oncoming train of virtual reality adventure | VentureBeat
The following is an excerpt from Defying Reality: The Inside Story of the Virtual Reality Revolution by David M. Ewalt.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli startup seeks to head off hacking threats from connected cars
When SafeRide's technology detects an anomaly it alerts a security operations center, which then decides how to respond
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple's HomePod will reportedly be able to make calls soon
Apple is believed to be adding some notable features to its Siri-powered HomePod smart speaker, including the ability to make and receive phone calls.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Instagram now lets you see when your friends are online
just added a new feature that lets your followers see when you are "active" and using the app
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter bots are running amok with your public Venmo data
Here's another reason why you might want to double-check your privacy settings: transactions you may have thought were private could be on Twitter right now
Science & Technology | Tech
Aston Martin reveals flying car that could hit 200 mph | Fox Business
The British sports car maker introduced the Volante Vision Concept at the Farnborough Airshow.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple Suddenly 'Confirms' Three Radical New iPhones
Apple has suddenly confirmed its most exciting new iPhones in years...
Science & Technology | ISRAELI TECH
Former Israeli soldiers use AI to wage war on convenience store lines
We spend two years of our lives waiting in lines. Enough is enough! Trigo Vision, an AI startup with a team of warriors at the helm, is here to kill queues.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
‘Flying’ Food: Drone-Delivered Meals May Soon Be A Reality With Israeli Firm Flytrex
The Tel Aviv company was recently selected by the FAA's Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Integration Pilot Program to test its technology in the US.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Researchers use AI to predict Alzheimer’s disease progression
Researchers at Unlearn, a startup that designs software tools for clinical research, have developed a system that predicts the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
Business & Finance | Business
Apple’s App Store revenue nearly double that of Google Play in first half of 2018
Apple’s App Store continues to outpace Google Play on revenue. In the first half of the year, the App Store generated nearly double the revenue of Google Play on half the downloads, according to a new report from Sensor Tower out today. In terms of
Science & Technology | Tech
An iPhone survived 48 hours in the ocean and retained most of its battery
An iPhone 7 went for a dive, and lived a full 2 days to tell the tale. In what may be the most impressive story about a waterproof case, a scuba diver found a very rare form of marine memorabilia when she saw an odd light come from the seabed. The iPhone
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple stops selling last worthwhile MacBook Pro | 9to5Mac
In the wake of the new 13-inch and 15-inch Touch Bar models today, Apple has stopped selling the much-beloved 2015 MacBook Pro. For people who despised butterfly keys, or mourned the lack of legacy…
Science & Technology | Social Media
In Twitter Purge, Top Accounts Lose Millions of Followers
Some popular figures — including Barack Obama, Ellen DeGeneres, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Ashton Kutcher — lost a million or more in the crackdown.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli Startup Monday Had To Change Its Name After Mockery. Now Its Team Software Is Worth $550M
A year ago, Israeli startup monday.com had a name no one understood. Now with a $50 million funding valuing it at $550 million, people are noticing its team software.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Amazon, Zeekit partner for virtual wedding dress try-on | ISRAEL21c
The collaboration will allow brides to shop and purchase bridal gowns online using precise measurements taken via mobile phone.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Ten giants of Israeli industry honored at annual event
Ministry-produced book on Israeli innovation released.
Science & Technology | Tech
Timehop database hack sees 21 million users' data stolen
The social media time capsule was hacked July 4.
Gaming | Gaming
Pokémon Quest reaches 7.5 million downloads after launching on Android and iOS | GamesBeat
The Pokémon Company International announced today that its free-to-play game Pokémon Quest has reached 7.5 million downloads on the Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Science & Technology | Technology
Most anticipated tech products of 2018 (and beyond)
New iPhones and Pixels, a new Nintendo Switch service and lots more are coming this year (and next).
Science & Technology | Tech
Low on Gas? You Can Now Get It Delivered to You | Mental Floss
Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.
News | News
Under Attack: Israeli Cyber Experts Warn Of Large-Scale Healthcare Hacks
From MRI machines to pacemakers, insulin pumps to X-rays, healthcare administration systems to medical practice files are all rife with personal information that is easy to access.
Gaming | Gaming
Xbox One’s July update includes a clever new FastStart feature for game downloads
FastStart will download the important parts of games first so you can launch them quicker
Politics | Hamas, Gaza & The West Bank
Israel Says Hamas Tried to Snare Soldiers in World Cup Cyber Trap | Jewish & Israel News Algemeiner.com
Israel‘s military accused the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Tuesday of trying to hack the mobile phones of Israeli soldiers through...
Science & Technology | Social Media
Facebook bug randomly unblocked some users from people’s block lists
Concerning for those who use their block list to prevent harassment and abuse
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple rebuilding Maps in massive overhaul, first results appearing in next iOS 12 beta | 9to5Mac
TechCrunch has published a new piece detailing Apple’s massive effort to rebuild Apple Maps from the ground up — specifically the mapping data — with a combination of iPhones and those Apple …
Science & Technology | Tech
Segway announces its motorized, self-balancing e-skates
The skates use Segway’s gyroscopic balancing technology that’s been found in the Human Transporter since 2002. It allows each skate to feature just one wheel rather than the set of four found on traditional roller skates.
Science & Technology | Technology
Why Apple May Be Lowering iPhone Prices This Year
Apple's new iPhones may come at lower prices than last year's larger screen models.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple to Unveil High-End AirPods, Over-Ear Headphones For 2019
Apple Inc. is about to pump up the volume on its audio-device strategy, planning higher-end AirPods, a new HomePod and studio-quality over-ear headphones for as early as next year, according to people familiar with the matter.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israeli military rolls out anti-kidnap app to keep soldiers safe
Distress button will alert authorities to an emergency, triggering video, voice and text communication with 3 army headquarters
Business & Finance | Business
YouTube adds new monetization options for creators
YouTube announced today it would be adding new options for creators to make money from their content. Most of the options are reminiscent of what other platforms have tried, but they could still alleviate a problem YouTubers have been facing for over a ye
News | Fake News
Facebook expands fact-checking program, adopts new technology for fighting fake news | TechCrunch
Facebook this morning announced an expansion of its fact-checking program and other actions it’s taking to combat the scourge of fake news on its social network. The company, which was found to be compromised by Russian trolls whose disinformation campa
Science & Technology | Social Media
How Twitter Made The Tech World's Most Unlikely Comeback
A bird emerges from the ashes.
Science & Technology | TECH
Why Apple’s AirPower Wireless Charger Is Taking So Long to Make
When Apple Inc. introduced AirPods earbuds in 2016, chief designer Jony Ive hailed the beginning of a new "wireless future." The company’s devices would connect and charge without fiddly white cords and unsightly plugs and sockets.
Science & Technology | Tech
Facebook launches Workplace for Good, a free version of its enterprise product for non-profits | TechCrunch
Workplace is making a push into the non-profit segment. Today the enterprise communications app from Facebook — which competes against the likes of Slack, Hipchat, and Microsoft’s Teams — is launching a new tier of the product called Workplace for
Science & Technology | Tech
Google will fix Home and Chromecast bug that reveals your location
Don't look now, but your Google Home speaker or Chromecast could give away your whereabouts... for a little while, that is. Google has promised a fix for an aut...
News | News
Apple Gets U.S. Supreme Court Review on iPhone App Fee Suit
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Apple Inc.’s bid to kill an antitrust lawsuit over the market for iPhone apps in a case that could shield e-commerce companies from consumer claims over high commissions.
Science & Technology | Social Media
Twitter stock is at a three-year high. What is going on? - Recode
Unlike years past, people aren’t just buying Twitter because they think the company will be acquired.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple 2018 iPhones: Cheaper LCD-based models to outsell OLED flagships
A report says two OLED-based iPhones are expected this year, but the lone, less-expensive LCD will win more buyers.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israel kicks off plan to become global leader in digital health technologies
Program is part of a NIS 1 billion National Digital Health plan that aims to make Israel a global leader in digital health technologies
Gaming | Gaming
Microsoft’s next-generation Xbox reportedly arriving in 2020
Codename Scarlett could include a family of Xbox devices
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Israel: OrCam's Revolutionary Tech Opens A Whole New World For The Visually Impaired
The Israeli company's portable MyEye 2.0 is seen as a game-changer for the blind and partially sighted, and it's the size of a USB flash drive.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Flying Cars May Have Finally Found Their Launch Pad In Israel
Israeli company Urban Aeronautics developed an unmanned airborne vehicle, a concept on top of the agenda at the TechCrunch Mobility Conference in Tel Aviv.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Meet IDFs new incendiary kite-attacking drone
With flaming kites from Gaza ravaging Israeli farmland, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has provided what the IDF hopes will be an answer to the primitive weapon—the 3kg Firefly—also capable of creeping up on enemy positions and exploding.
Science & Technology | Tech
Elon Musk is serious about adding thrusters to the new Tesla Roadster, the option will replace the back seats | Electrek
Elon Musk has confirmed that he is completely serious about adding thrusters to the new Tesla Roadster and he added that the optional package will replace the mysterious back seats that the upcomin…
Science & Technology | Technology
Suicide prevention: how scientists are using artificial intelligence to help people at risk - Vox
The Crisis Text Line uses machine learning to figure out who’s at risk and when to intervene.
Science & Technology | Tech News
Meet the people who still use Myspace: 'It's given me so much joy'
Once it was the biggest social network; now it’s a ghost town. But for a handful of hardcore users, Myspace remains essential
Business & Finance | Business
Twitter to raise $1 billion in debt as stock price surge signals investor confidence
While Facebook is embroiled in controversy after controversy and Snap faces questions about its traction and viability, long-maligned Twitter is suddenly feeling the warm fuzzies from investors. Th…
History | History
D-Day: How technology helped win the Normandy invasion and World War II - The Washington Post
The brave troops who stormed the beaches in France had a secret weapon: brilliantly designed boats that made the attack possible.
Science & Technology | Technology
Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2018
The first day of Apple’s annual WWDC 2018 developer conference came and went, with myriad features, tools, and tidbits announced to the world. From iOS and augmented reality to tech addiction…
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
This app by an Israeli startup is a hit on Broadway
GalaPro, created by a Herzliya-based startup, sends subtitles, dubbing and amplification services for shows to your smartphone
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple is adding group FaceTime video calls to iOS 12
Apple is adding the ability to FaceTime more people onto a video call, allowing up to 32 people to be on the call — and tapping an increasing interest in group video calling stemming from apps like Houseparty As far as features go, this was a pretty nat
Science & Technology | Tech
Apple's iOS 12 Will Bring Speed and Smarts to iPhones and iPads
All the iOS 12 features you'll care about.
Science & Technology | Technology
This Could Be The End Of The Smartphone ‘Notch’
The race to build a smartphone that has an uninterrupted, edge-to-edge screen may soon be ending.
Science & Technology | Tech
New App Looks at Bike Share Programs and Public Transit When Planning Your Route
Coord has made the ultimate route-planning tool for public transit users.
Science & Technology | Tech
The mad, twisted tale of the electric scooter craze - CNET
Betrayal, clipped brake cables and chop shops. And that's just in San Francisco.
Science & Technology | Technology
Why unlocking your door with Amazon’s Alexa may never be completely safe
Amazon users can unlock their doors by saying “Alexa, unlock door” and verbally entering a pin code. Unfortunately, the system can be easily circumvented.
Science & Technology | Tech
Uber adds a 911 'panic button' to its US app
Uber today pushed out a special option within its app that allows US users to contact emergency dispatchers immediately, potentially sharing their location as well. According to The Verge, the “panic button” has been added to the safety center menu o
Cars & Motorcycles | Cars
Tesla Model 3: How Software Update Makes Good on a Key Elon Musk Promise | Inverse
Tesla has started rolling out a software update for its Model 3 all-electric vehicle, first entering production in July 2017. The changes improve the braking system's ability to respond to sudden braking shocks and shows how the company is gradually i
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Six Israeli startups that are helping save lives
Companies are among 62 featured in David Wanetick's book 'Solution Nation,' about Israeli firms having a global impact
Science & Technology | Tech News
Apple Warns iPhones Have A Serious Problem
Apple has revealed internal tests showing serious problems in some of its most popular iPhones...
Science & Technology | Tech News
Alexa recorded a woman’s private conversation and sent it to a random contact
A woman claims that her Amazon Echo recorded her voice and sent it to a random contact without her knowledge.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
Los Angeles, America’s Future Spaceport - The Atlantic
The city of stars was once a major hub for aerospace. Soon it might be again.
Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing
iOS 12 Wishlist: Features MacRumors Readers Hope to See in the Next Version of iOS - Mac Rumors
Apple plans to introduce the next-generation version of iOS, iOS 12, on June 4 at its Worldwide Developers Conference. Rumors have suggested this is...
Science & Technology | Social Media
Instagram Just Added A Mute Button, To Save Your Friendships
So many broken friendships over an unfollowing have just been prevented.
Music | Axes & Gear
FiiO debuts its latest Hi-Fi music player packing USB-C, 20-hour battery life and more | 9to5Toys
While most of us are fine popping in a pair of earbuds and listening to our favorite jams from our smartphones, audiophiles and other music enthusiasts are always looking for new ways to enjoy thei…
Science & Technology | Social Media
News outlets object to how Facebook will label political ads | VentureBeat
In the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Facebook made sweeping changes on what information it gives to users about political ads. But the changes will have consequences for more than just political groups — and not all organizations are happ
Science & Technology | Social Media
Here's what to expect when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faces angry EU lawmakers next week
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and another executive will be grilled by European politicians on Tuesday about the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, Facebook's role in election interference, and its attitude to new European privacy laws.
Music | Axes & Gear
Fender's excellent desktop app for learning to play songs is now free
Fender's $35 Riffstation desktop app, which helps you break down songs to learn its chords and riffs at your own pace, is now available for free on macOS and Windows.
Science & Technology | Technology
To make Stories global, Facebook adds Archive and audio posts
Facebook’s future rests on convincing the developing world to adopt Stories. But just because the slideshow format will soon surpass feed sharing doesn’t mean people use them the same way everywhere. So late last year, Facebook sent a team to
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Report: Facebook App Exposed 3 Million More Users' Data
Researchers at the University of Cambridge, via a myPersonality app on Facebook, reportedly used data from 3 million users to power a spin-off company that
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Uber lets you rate mid-ride before you forget feedback
“Last year was pretty hard, I’m not gonna lie,” says Peter Deng, Uber’s head of rider experience. But as part of new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi’s push to rebrand Uber around safety, Deng says, “we’ve seen the company
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The 7 Best True Wireless Earphones of 2018
This definitive guide to the best true wireless earphones of 2018 explores everything you need to know before buying your next pair of true wireless earphones, including what to look out for, the various options available and the ranking our favorite true
Visual Arts | Photography
Olloclip has the Killer iPhone Camera Lens Kit You've Been Waiting For | The Manual
Smartphones ushered in this latest generation of mobile “prosumer” photography. While smartphone cameras aren’t yet up to par with their DSLR counterparts, they’re getting there. Thanks to clever add-on lenses like the latest from olloclip, they m
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Boston Dynamics' Robot Dog Will Be Available Next Year | WIRED
The secretive company has long been research-focused, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been thinking about what consumers want out of SpotMini.
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We Can’t Stop Checking the News Either. Welcome to the New FOMO
Who cares about my friends? I'm missing the news!
