Israeli Technology Turns Air Into Drinking Water For Troops
Water-Gen developed a technology that turns air into water, in order to ensure that military troops have available drinking water even in rough field conditions. The system can be installed on any vehicle and produce 40-80 liters of drinking water per day.
February 28, 2012
Vodio Helps You Discover The Videos You Want To Watch
The Israeli app Vodio suggests personalized video streams to its users, while at the same time learning their preferences and adapting to their personal taste. The application is free and is currently available on iPad devices.
February 27, 2012
Jay-Z Backed Powermat To ‘Revolutionize’ Wireless Charging?
Powermat, the company that provides wireless charging mats, announced their joint venture with battery giant Duracell. International superstar Jay-Z also joined the company as a spokesperson and investor.
February 22, 2012
Israeli Startup Develops European Tsunami Alert System
Israeli startup eVigilo is collaborating with the European Commission on a European Tsunami alert system. The system will be used to send real-time messages to populations in danger and will allow people to respond by sending “Panic Messages” to the authorities.
February 21, 2012
Outbrain To Use $35M Funding To Expand Content Discovery Platform
TMI? Can’t find your way through the load of articles, videos and images on the web? Israeli startup Outbrain aims to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, based on 33 algorithms that analyze your surfing preferences. The company, already active worldwide, recently secured a $35 million investment.
February 19, 2012
Paralysed Woman To Complete Marathon Using Robotic Skeleton
A British woman who became paralysed after a horse-riding accident is planning to walk the next London marathon using a robotic skeleton. The robotic suit, developed by Israeli company Argo, uses motors and gears strapped to the user’s lower body while sensors attached to the upper body help to control motion.
February 17, 2012
Scientists Create World’s First ‘Biological Computer’
The world's first biological computer, developed by researchers from the United States and Israel, is made from biomolecules and it is capable of deciphering images encoded on DNA chips.
February 13, 2012
Rabbi’s Startup: Make A Few Bucks Just By Surfing The Web
Swagbucks, co-founded by a Rabbi, allows internet users to earn virtual currency while doing simple activities such as watching videos or surfing the web. This money can later be used to purchase goods from companies such as Amazon and Gap.
February 12, 2012
Who Is Afraid Of Online Shopping?
Swedish-Israeli company Klarna offers to decrease the fraud risks of online shopping and build trust between buyer and seller. With an Israeli-created algorithm, the company analyzes and predicts buying patterns of customers and allows them to pay only after receiving their goods.
February 06, 2012
Happy Bday: Facebook App To Help You Find The Right Gift
Tired of thinking too hard about what to get your loved ones for their birthday? Israeli company Bday launches the Gift Finder service on Facebook, which recommends what to get them based on their "Likes" and the "sentiment associated with those likes. Bday also announced it recently secured a funding of $2 million.
February 05, 2012
Gigantt: New Interactive Project Management App
New tool to help you manage your projects, divide them into sub tasks, and track their progress. Startup Gigantt developed a task managing application that includes a number of features that makes task managing modular and easy to control.
February 01, 2012
Israel Plans Nationwide Network Of High-Speed Next-Generation Internet
In the coming months, Israel’s state-owned electric company hopes to rolli out a nationwide, high-speed broadband network. Exploiting the small size of the densely populated country, the effort aims to put Israel at the forefront of the next generation of Internet technology.
January 30, 2012
Looking For That Special Someone? Click Here?
4Singles is a new Israeli app that enables you to find your better half using a smart-matching algorithm and GPS location. The app crosses your selected preferences with your location to help you find your potential date.
January 30, 2012
Researchers Will Launch Three Nano-Satellites Simultaneously To Space
The satellites, weighing up to six kilograms, will be sent together to space as one structure and receive signals from Earth. In the future, they could be used for locating missing persons and people in distress.
January 26, 2012
New Social Network To Connect Talent With Agents And Fans
The Israeli website Stagee functions as an online talent agency whether you are “Just Looking”, a “Talent” or an “Agent”. Developers hope to transform the entertainment industry by allowing talents and agents to better socialize on the web.
January 26, 2012