Technology

Sun Power: Israeli Tech Makes Solar Cells 70% More Effective
Researchers at Israel's Technion developed a new technology that could improve the efficiency of photovoltaic cells by nearly 70 percent.
March 27, 2017

Israeli 3D Printing Technology Helps Surgeons Separate Conjoined Twins
Thanks to Israel's Simbionix, doctors can print 3D models of the organs on which they are about to perform surgery, and study them.
March 23, 2017

No Oven? ‘Uga Uga’ Makes Instant Cake In A Rice Cooker
The Israeli-developed instant cake mix is about to become the Chinese Betty Crocker. Just add eggs, water and oil to the mix, put it all in the rice cooker, and voila! The cake is ready.
March 16, 2017

Behind Israel’s Largest Exit: Why Intel Acquired Mobileye For $15.3 Billion
Mobileye made history twice in recent years: it held the largest Israeli IPO in the US, and then was sold to Intel for a fortune. What's its secret?
March 14, 2017

Intel Buys Mobileye For $15.3 Billion In Biggest Deal In Israeli High-Tech History
Computer chip giant Intel has agreed to buy Israeli driverless technology company Mobileye for $15.3 billion, the biggest tech deal in Israel's history.
March 13, 2017

Bridges For Peace: Can The Startup Nation Be An Incubator For Palestinian Tech Entrepreneurs?
A new initiative brings high-potential tech grads from the West Bank to soak up experience in multinational and Israeli companies.
March 12, 2017

World Wildlife Day: Israeli Navigation App Waze Saves Animals From Becoming Roadkill
Waze and Israel's Society for the Protection of Nature are making sure that roadkill incidents are reported, and that data are used to make road crossings safer for all animals.
March 02, 2017

Eddy The Robot Helps You Grow Veggies At Home With Hydroponic Farming
Developed by Israeli startup Flux, Eddy makes hydroponic farming accessible to all. Just turn it on, launch its mobile app, and wait for your crisp lettuce to grow.
March 01, 2017

X-Ray Vision: Israeli Researcher Sees Through Surfaces Using A Smartphone
Instead of using a large x-ray machine, we can now see through semi-opaque surfaces using only a smartphone.
February 28, 2017

Israeli Tech Helps ‘Jungle Book’ Snatch Visual Effects Oscar
Israeli company Mellanox Technologies provided the bandwidth technology for the live-action remake of the beloved animated film.
February 28, 2017

Virtual Travel Agent ‘RoutePerfect’ Lets You Personalize Your Dream Vacation
Want more beaches? Yes, please. Less camping? No problem! The Israeli trip-planning platform has got you covered.
February 23, 2017

SELFLY’s Flying Phone Case Takes Hands-Free Aerial Selfies
A photo-taking drone that doubles as a phone case, SELFLY allows you to take great aerial selfies on the go.
February 21, 2017

Israeli Startup Pixtier Transforms Aerial Photos Taken By Drones Into Perfect 3D Maps
The Israeli startup creates 3D maps that can be used in urban planning, homeland security, and even autonomous vehicles.
February 20, 2017

Israeli Researchers Develop Method To Catch Smartphone Thieves In 14 Seconds
Ben-Gurion University researchers were able to tell whether a smartphone user is the owner or not - in a matter of seconds.
February 19, 2017

3D Virtual Reality Therapy Could Help Repair Damaged Limbs, Israeli Study Finds
They say the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing. But a novel Israeli technique could rehabilitate impaired limbs by allowing healthy hands to lead "by example."
February 16, 2017
