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Israeli Startup Tawkon Launches Its Cellular Radiation Detection App In Japan
Radiation is a serious matter in Japan. Two of the worst nuclear catastrophes in human history took place in the Asian country. Now Israeli company Tawkon is taking its cellphone radiation detection app to Japan.
April 24, 2013
Facetune Will Touch Up Your Portrait Photos Automatically
Ever had a photo that was perfect in every way, except for that one blemish that ruined it? Well, Israeli Facetune has the solution for you, with its automatic photo-correction app.
April 22, 2013
Israel’s High-Tech Challenge: Including Arabs In The Workforce
Despite comprising 20 percent of the Israeli population, only 1.4 percent of high-tech workers in Israel are Arabs. A government-aided Israeli organization is trying to change that statistic for good.
April 20, 2013
Electric Cars Can Run 1,000 Miles On Phinergy’s Batteries
Two major downsides to electric cars are short travel distances and long charging times. Israeli company Phinergy is trying to solve this problem by using recyclable 1,000-mile batteries.
April 09, 2013
PeaceTube: Using Video Chat To Promote Conflict Resolution
Two young Israeli entrepreneurs have set an ambitious goal for themselves – promoting world peace. Using a video chat platform on Facebook, their system matches people from conflicting backgrounds to interact and find common grounds.
April 03, 2013
Yevvo: Will Micro-Broadcasting Overthrow Twitter’s Micro-Blogging?
Twitter users have grown accustomed to short, real-time text updates. Now, Israeli startup Yevvo is trying to convert that principle into video-blogging, by offering short HD broadcasting that can only be viewed live.
March 28, 2013
TapMyBiz Hopes To Revolutionize The Business Card Game With NFC Technology
People in the business world know the frustrating feeling of coming back from a conference with so many business cards – they can't remember which is from whom. Israeli TapMyBiz is trying to change the way we use business cards by adding NFC technology into the mix.
March 26, 2013
3D Printers’ Next Stop: Your Mouth
Getting fitted with braces is no picnic. Orthodontists need to take measurements, form molds of your teeth and have the orthodontic appliances especially made and shipped. That process is about to become a lot cheaper and efficient – thanks to 3D printing.
March 24, 2013
Netanyahu’s Gift To Obama: Nanotechnology Mounted On Archeology
At some point during US President Barack Obama's current visit to Israel, the American president will be presented with a 2,000 year-old stone on which the Declarations of Independence of the United States of America and the State of Israel will be etched side-by-side on a silicon chip.
March 21, 2013
Dario Turns Diabetics’ Smartphones Into Trendy Glucometers
Diabetics have to constantly monitor their blood-sugar levels and carry measuring devices that, while functional, are not really attractive. Israeli-developed Dario is a smartphone attachment that does that and more – while maintaining a sleek exterior.
March 19, 2013
Netanyahu To Present Seven Amazing Israeli Innovations To Obama
As part of US President Barack Obama's visit to Israel, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will present him with seven products that represent Israeli innovation. The technologies will be presented at a special exhibition held in Obama's honor.
March 18, 2013
New App ‘Takes’ Converts Your Photos Into Videos
When using phones to capture moments, most people prefer photos over video. Israeli startup Takes eliminated the compromise, by enabling users to convert a series of photos into a realistic video clip.
March 17, 2013
Morflora Discovers ‘Universal Key’ To Unlock Plants And Protect Against Diseases
Israeli company Morflora developed a novel method to "vaccinate" plants and seeds against diseases and introduce new traits, with the added benefit that it does not lead to genetic modifications or pass on the new traits to future generations.
March 14, 2013
Netanyahu Launches Smartphone App For Obama Visit
Ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit to Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office has launched a smartphone app that will that will show a "behind the scenes" look into the much-awaited visit.
March 12, 2013
The Samsung S4 Will Track Your Eyes With Israeli Technology, Reports Say
Technology giant Samsung is trying to reinvent the way we interact with our smartphones. According to market rumors, the new S4 will have eye-tracking technology, powered by Israeli company Umoove's technology.
March 11, 2013