Tech

Singapore police warn of a wave of sophisticated attacks. Malware installed during a "job test" allowed attackers to bypass two-factor authentication, infiltrate the corporate code repository, and bypass transfer limits.

If you have ever tried to install a third-party app store on your Android device, you are surely familiar with the exhausting obstacle course. Google surrounded this process with alarming security warnings and hidden menus to discourage users and keep them within its official store.

The company Next Vision announced the receipt of an order from an existing client for the supply of cameras and other products. The deal, worth approximately $5.6 million, will be fully supplied by the end of 2026.

Rapper Yoav Eliasi, who frequently shares his political views on social media, is taking an unusual step against Meta, claiming the company has taken a side in the elections. He is now boycotting their platforms and moving his activity to Telegram.

The Rhine's water level has dropped to critical lows due to a prolonged drought, exposing dangerous WWII-era munitions and tons of debris. German authorities are urging the public to stay away from the riverbed.

The flow of water through porous basalt rocks caused accelerated heat removal from the Earth's depths, cooling the crust and causing the seabed to subside, upon which layers of sediment about 8 km thick accumulated. This process changes the way scientists understand the development of continental margins, the assessment of oil and gas resources in oceanic basins, and the reconstruction of ancient...

Google is launching an innovative working model designed for advanced coding and autonomous agents. The upgrade arrived just three weeks after the previous version and includes a leap forward in bug fixing and complex document processing. Alongside performance improvements, the company is cutting rates by 50% to facilitate AI integration in organizations.

Pango and Cello customers complained this morning about problems with parking payments. The reason for the disruption: a system upgrade at Pango caused a malfunction in the app and a mass migration to Cello, the competing app, which caused it to crash. Pango and Cello stated that the malfunctions have been fixed.

Chery is launching its youngest brand in Israel, starting with the stylish L8 SUV based on the familiar Tiggo 8. We put it to the test to see how it measures up.

From the arrangement of seeds in a sunflower, through the precise rhythm of the human heart, to the thermodynamic mechanism of black holes in the cosmos. The irrational number 1.618 has been considered an aesthetic curiosity for years, but scientific discoveries prove: it is a physical optimization code that allows the universe to compress information and save energy. The truth behind the language...

Spotify has introduced a new tool for creating and saving specific podcast clips. This feature allows users to easily capture favorite moments and store them in their library or share them with others.

A fourth national artificial intelligence plan was presented this week, accompanied by high-profile appointments and a flashy headquarters. However, unlike the ambitious plans of the past, this time it mainly involves minor steps without budget details. As a result, core issues such as supercomputing, the development of an independent language model, and the electricity shortage have been pushed...

Google Maps has integrated the Gemini AI model into the new Ask Maps feature, now available in Israel. After testing it, I believe it transforms the app from a passive navigator into a proactive, intelligent personal assistant.

The founder of Wiz, who brought about the $32 billion exit, is shifting his center of gravity from the cyber world to mega-deals in media, social networks, and retail that touch every home in Israel.

Bar Shaltiel, who left the ultra-Orthodox community penniless, has become the manager of a massive AI community with half a million followers. In his first interview, he reveals his surprising path to the top and the common mistakes business owners make.

The climate crisis has led to more frequent heat waves worldwide. In response, the market is filling with innovative gadgets, ranging from air-conditioned clothing and portable fans to specialized cooling cabins.

Early studies point to a risk of "cognitive debt" and potential harm to critical thinking, but also show that with proper guidance, AI can be an extremely effective learning tool. We explore how to turn a homework-doing chatbot into a private tutor.

Tesla has finally introduced a practical electric crossover for large families, featuring significant dimensions and energetic performance. Despite its high build quality, the vehicle retains controversial ergonomic choices and a premium price tag.

Imagine opening your iPhone in the morning and finding an official notification from Apple warning you that someone is trying to hack your device. This is exactly what recently happened to many users around the world. The tech giant sent a new wave of security alerts to users in 110 different countries, warning them that they may be the target of a highly sophisticated cyberattack based on...

Following a surge in connection requests totaling about 27,000 megawatts—several times Israel's peak summer consumption—the Electricity Authority has halted approvals for new server farms. Experts warn that electricity availability has become a strategic bottleneck for AI development. Proposed solutions include transitioning to liquid cooling, infrastructure optimization, and deploying hardened...

A flamethrower that melts steel in seconds, blades spinning at the speed of a jet plane, and artificial intelligence that makes decisions in a split second and drives an armed robot. We visited the biggest event in the world of robot combat, BattleBots, in Las Vegas and went to check how the Israeli company Bright Data turned the geekiest sport in the world into a real testing ground for the next...

An Israeli computer contributes to the Perseverance rover's record-breaking journey, an Israeli radiation shield proves effective, a Chinese rocket explodes, progress is made in saving the Swift space telescope, and Elon Musk shares ambitious plans for SpaceX.

Shaun Maguire, a partner at the venture capital firm Sequoia who led investments in Elon Musk's companies, explains why he is convinced that xAI is on the path to victory. According to him, the key lies not only in Grok, but in the connection between artificial intelligence, computing power, energy, robotics, and space. He also admits: "I am biased."

The attraction to high-fat foods is not necessarily just a matter of willpower: a new study from Osaka Metropolitan University in Japan has identified a brain mechanism that may influence fat consumption and body weight. The researchers found that damaging a mitochondrial protein called OPA1 in nerve cells associated with appetite regulation caused mice to consume more fat and gain weight.

Instagram has unveiled its first new logo in a decade. Users have criticized the design for poor legibility, while others urged the platform to address ongoing issues with account suspensions and bot activity.

A California resident decided to ask McDonald's for a breakdown of the data the company stores about him. He did not expect to receive a 515-page document revealing detailed commercial tracking, but privacy experts explain that this is a standard level of tracking.

Odysight.ai's technology, based on computer vision and predictive maintenance, will be demonstrated at the American aircraft manufacturer's test sites. The agreement expands the company's operations, whose developments are already installed on IDF combat helicopters and are being tested by the US Navy.

A security glitch during OpenAI and Anthropic testing placed the Israeli startup Irregular at the center of a global discourse on AI risks. Behind the scenes of the incident lay a complex technical drama that ultimately turned into a unique growth opportunity for the company.

OpenAI announced the departure of Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser less than a year after she joined. She will be replaced by Dali Rajic, former president and COO of the Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz.

The Ministry of Environmental Protection is promoting a law that will require car manufacturers to recycle lithium batteries. The recycling will likely be funded through a levy on electric vehicles and could be passed on to consumer car prices. Simultaneously, the update of the green taxation and Euro 7 regulations is expected to bring an unusual wave of Chinese vehicle imports before the end of...

Spotify users on Android are reporting severe performance issues, including frozen screens, unresponsive buttons, and frequent app crashes. According to Android Authority, the company has acknowledged the issue but has yet to provide a permanent fix.

Japan, despite its status as a technological powerhouse, remains cautious in adopting artificial intelligence. While facing severe labor shortages and an aging population, the country lags significantly behind the US and the UK in integrating AI into the workplace.

Researchers from Stanford University have designed and created from scratch viruses that attack resistant bacteria, proving that artificial intelligence tools are already capable of writing functional genetic code. The breakthrough presents immense medical promise, but also comes with fears of a biological arms race.

How many times have you promised yourself to organize your passwords, only to give up due to the hassle involved? Reusing passwords is a dangerous habit, but manually updating dozens of sites is exhausting. Google is developing a smart solution to handle this process directly from the browser.

From artificial intelligence that helps students to a game that turns walking into a real estate empire: four Israeli apps offer new ways to learn, manage money, grow plants, and even get a good reason to leave the house.

The first car of the new Jaguar era is revealed from the inside, two months before the official launch. Similar to the exterior design, the cabin is also expected to spark controversy.

If you own an Android smartphone, you are likely familiar with the anxiety of a 'storage full' alert. Social media usage can fill half of your device's capacity in just a few months. Fortunately, Samsung's One UI interface includes hidden settings and simple software tweaks that can help you reclaim significant space without losing your precious memories.

In honor of International Left-Handers Day, scientists and zoologists prove that side preference is not exclusive to humans. From kangaroos that clearly prefer their left hand, through elephants whose limbs wear out from using only one side of the trunk, to lizards that divide their vision between both eyes for prey and threats — this is how the animal brain works to survive.

Users noticed that the search result for the OpenAI CEO's name claimed he died that same day. Google stated that the information was removed and that it was not a manual change, but rather data pulled from one of the sources. Altman's Wikipedia page was vandalized and edited several times, which likely caused the embarrassing error on Google.

Every dog owner knows this, and now science confirms: dogs are indeed capable of recognizing when we are happy or sad. A new, groundbreaking study published earlier this week in the scientific journal iScience reveals how dogs' brains process different human facial expressions, including joy, sadness, anger, and fear.