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The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is one of the most extraordinary travel destinations, according to American news magazine Time.  It was featured in the magazine’s third annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which selected 50 total locations from its international network of correspondents and contributors.  The museum is located in the historic Tower […]

US doctors will now be able to diagnose respiratory conditions remotely, without the need for an in-person visit. Israel’s TytoCare has just received FDA clearance so physicians can use its remote examination kit to accurately diagnose lung conditions in adults and children aged two and above. TytoCare’s service links patients with healthcare professionals so they […]

It took Israeli rescuers 36 hours to bring nine-year old Rıdvan to safety. He was trapped beneath the rubble of his home in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey, in the aftermath of an earthquake that claimed almost 56,000 lives. He was the last of the 19 people rescued by the Olive Branches delegation, a team of 150 IDF […]

Israeli startup Optimove has developed an AI that helps betting websites identify users with a potential gambling addiction.  Its system identifies behavior patterns that are characteristic of gambling addicts, which include the hours of the day/night when they place bets, the amount of time they spend on the betting site, and the act of ‘chasing […]

Tethered balloons developed in Israel can locate people trapped under meters of rubble from their cell phone. They process and transmit the signal to a ground unit, which calculates and displays a 3D geo-location of the cell phone in natural disasters, terrorist incidents and combat zones.  Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), together with video surveillance company […]

An Israeli cyber startup that helps companies prepare for cloud attacks has raised $13 million. Mitiga investigates ‘cloud forensics’ data by analyzing other crimes that have taken place in the cloud, which can include data breaches and thefts from various SaaS (software-as-a-service) apps. By investigating these scenarios, Mitiga can hunt for potential attacks, and manage […]

An Israeli company has launched a new, contactless uniform dispenser, which maximizes efficiency, cuts costs, and prevents uniform shortages.  The next generation of Polytex Technologies’ product, the Polytex Pro, dispenses clean workwear in just six seconds, and each unit can store up to 1,200 garments in up to 60 item variations.  Workers simply swipe a […]

Over 300 Israeli and Bahraini business leaders met yesterday (March 13) to forge connections, and explore potential collaborative solutions for the first time. The Connect2Innovate conference, held in Manama, Bahrain’s capital, was organized by Start-Up Nation Central (SNC), an Israeli non-profit organization that connects governments, companies, and investors to the local innovation ecosystem.  The conference, […]

It was a murder that shocked Israel. Michal Sela, a social worker in Jerusalem, was stabbed to death by her husband Eliran Malul in front of their eight-month-old daughter in October 2019.  In the aftermath, Michal’s sister Lili Ben Ami founded the non-profit Michal Sela Forum, using technology to prevent further domestic violence and abuse. […]

Electronic and hip hop music artists will be performing an interactive, 3D virtual concert in the metaverse – using Israeli tech. Yoom, founded in Tel Aviv, is using multiple cameras and AI to capture the artists and create their digital twins, helping them connect with fans and reach global audiences.  Electronic artists DJ Paul Oakenfold […]

An American company that distributes construction solutions worldwide will be integrating an Israeli startup’s tech into its portfolio.  RodRadar, which is based in Rinatya, central Israel, detects underground utilities during excavation at construction sites using imaging technology. Its Live Dig Radar (LDR) technology automatically alerts operators with easy-to-understand notifications, which prevents costly damage and increases […]

Israeli startups and companies will lose value and face steep competition for funding after the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) on Friday.  A combination of high interest rates, high borrowing costs, and lack of venture capital, resulted in the largest bank failure since the 2008 financial crisis. The Israeli branch of the bank […]

An Israeli startup has released the world’s most advanced AI-text generator. The Jurassic-2, developed by AI21 Labs, is 30 percent faster than its previous version, the Jurassic-1, and is smarter, using the most up-to-date data in the industry.  It also has several new features. It’s better at following instructions, and can support more languages including […]

An Israeli startup that uses AI to help online shoppers find their perfect clothing size is extending its solution to cats and dogs.  “The tremendous variety of dog breeds, sizes, and proportions underscore the need for an easy-to-use, mobile phone-based sizing solution,” said MySize CEO Ronen Luzon. “As an increasing number of pet parents are […]

Technology developed to test urine for disease has been adapted to detect contamination in water sources. Israeli startup Olive Diagnostics initially developed the tech to scan urine for early signs of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, bladder cancer, and other illnesses.  It is now creating a mobile optical kit to improve the monitoring of different water […]