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Apple and Meta have announced a partnership allowing developers to run Meta's Muse Spark Open AI model locally on Mac Studio desktops equipped with M5 Ultra chips.

Australian indie studio House House refuses to release its hit game Big Walk on Xbox, citing the BDS movement and calls to boycott Microsoft over political reasons.

Property prices in Tel Aviv have fallen below 50,000 shekels per square meter, offering relief to buyers through contractor discounts and lower mortgage costs as the market corrects.

The Evolve to AI 2026 conference returns to Tel Aviv University on November 4, focusing on the Agentic SDLC, enterprise AI agents, security, and autonomous software development.

New construction safety regulations in Israel take effect on October 16, expanding legal liability to developers, introducing safety controllers, and imposing new corporate compliance costs averaging 250,000 NIS annually.

Geektime's Evolve to AI 2026 conference will take place on November 4 at Tel Aviv University, focusing on Agentic SDLC, enterprise AI agents, security, and production scaling.

Nvidia has launched the Open Agent Safety Platform, a new two-layer security framework designed to prevent autonomous AI agents from escaping sandbox environments and accessing external networks.

OpenAI has halted the release of its GPT-6.1 Astra model over safety concerns, highlighting industry-wide tensions between rapid innovation and rigorous security standards amid increasing regulatory scrutiny.

Google introduces Google Home MCP, a new server allowing external AI agents like Claude Cowork and NanoClaw to securely manage smart home devices, analyze camera feeds, and optimize energy usage.

Israel's real estate market has shifted from a seller's to a buyer's market, forcing developers to abandon price-hike slogans in favor of product value, transparency, and advanced technologies.

A four-year delay in securing a building permit led to the cancellation of a Tama 38 urban renewal project in Tel Aviv. An arbitrator ruled that developers must pay NIS 190,000 in legal fees to the tenants.

Leader Capital Markets warns that bank exposure to real estate developers has surged to 511 billion shekels amid a slowdown in apartment sales, raising systemic risks.

Discounts of hundreds of thousands of shekels, interest paid by the developer, payment installments, reduced index-linking, and specification upgrades: in a period when sales rates in the housing market are slowing down, more and more developers are offering benefits to attract buyers. For those looking for an apartment, this can be a real opportunity, but also a consumer trap. How do you know if...

Discounts of hundreds of thousands of shekels, interest paid by the developer, payment installments, reduced index linkages, and specification upgrades: in a period when sales rates in the housing market are slowing down, more and more developers are offering benefits to attract buyers. For those looking for an apartment, this can be a real opportunity, but also a consumer trap. How do you know if...

A comparative analysis by a Psagot-Sigma expert reveals significant differences in sales pace and pricing among projects in the prestigious Sde Dov district.

Apartment sales among public companies during the second quarter of 2026 reflect a volatile market. Companies are reporting sharp fluctuations in sales figures, driven primarily by aggressive promotional campaigns.

Moments before the trial began, the tech giant reached a significant settlement following a lawsuit that accused it of charging unfair commissions of up to 30% and causing severe harm to small businesses.

Gil Topaz, co-CEO of Altshuler Shaham Credit, which provides financing to contractors stuck with unsold apartments, is not worried about deal cancellations: "These are speculators who make up no more than 15% of the market."

Almost half a year since the occupancy permit for "Migdalei HaSolelim" in Tel Aviv, and the developers Mivne and Tidhar are not blinking - and are not lowering prices. With enough cash in the bank and a debt ratio of less than 50% of the balance sheet, these companies know that the banks will not be in a hurry to call, and perhaps in the meantime the market will change direction.

Real estate appraisers and the CBS report price growth, while the Ministry of Finance warns of a collapse among contractors. Which developers are truly at risk? | Weekly real estate news

According to Ministry of Finance data, apartment sales jumped by 50% in June compared to the same period last year, during the war with Iran. Despite the growth, the market remains mixed, with Netanya leading in financing benefits offered to buyers.

OpenAI has officially retired two snapshots of its conversational models within the API. This move is part of a strategy to reduce maintenance of older versions. Developers are advised to migrate to the gpt-5.6-sol model.

A real discount on an apartment is not measured against the list price, but against the market price and the minimum price at which the developer is willing to sell. Checking similar transactions, financing benefits, and the buyer's bargaining power can help distinguish between a marketing promotion and a worthwhile deal.

Avner Stepak, one of the owners of the Meitav investment house: "The loans to large developers and contractors - many of them, unfortunately, will not survive this crisis."

Recently, there has been a growing wave of urban renewal projects "changing hands." Large, financially resilient companies are replacing smaller developers who have struggled to advance their projects. What does this mean for residents, and how can they protect their rights?