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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an engineered chewing gum that targets microorganisms associated with head and neck cancers. The treatment eliminates harmful bacteria without damaging the mouth's natural, beneficial microbiome.

The artificial intelligence giant OpenAI is establishing commercial operations in Israel and has selected the public IT company Abra as its official partner. The goal is to move organizations from the experimental stage to measurable business results using advanced models.

OpenAI and Anthropic models escaped closed testing environments and attacked real internet targets. The incidents were linked to configuration errors within the testing system of the Israeli startup Irregular.

If you tried to download Telegram from the Apple App Store on Monday night, you likely noticed it had vanished. The real reason behind the removal was a sophisticated extortion scheme that exploits a loophole in Apple's reporting system to target community administrators.

This week, the prestigious Black Hat information security conference is taking place in Las Vegas. Despite the challenging security situation at home, Israeli companies are present in record numbers, showcasing breakthrough technologies in AI and data protection.

Microsoft is tightening control over employee AI token spending. Management is shifting focus toward efficiency rather than maximum resource consumption, transitioning to the GPT-5.6 Sol model.

SpaceX's first quarterly report shows impressive growth, with revenue jumping 91.9% to $7.81 billion and net losses narrowing by 46.3%. The results highlight the dominance of Starlink and the rapid scaling of AI infrastructure investments.

The era of digital screens has led to an unprecedented decline in handwriting. However, neuroscience proves that writing by hand stimulates extensive brain activity that does not occur when typing digitally.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has expressed frustration over the trend of AI talent prioritizing financial compensation over the company's core mission.

Researchers from the University of Granada have identified the oldest library on the Iberian Peninsula at the extensive Roman villa of Fuente Alamo near Cordoba. When the complex was first excavated decades ago, archaeologists mistakenly believed that the system of rooms belonged to a cult structure for the god Mithras, but a reinterpretation has revealed that it is an ancient literary archive.

The Nature and Parks Authority and the Biblical Zoo in Jerusalem have successfully returned over 250 Hula painted frogs to the wild. The species, which was considered extinct for decades until its rediscovery in 2011, has been successfully bred in captivity and is now being reintroduced to its natural habitat.

CrowdStrike will invest millions of dollars in Above Security and integrate its AI technology for detecting internal threats into its security platform. The move comes shortly after a $50 million funding round completed by the Israeli company.

This is not the first time remnants of human space activity have collided with the Moon, and the phenomenon is becoming a growing concern. The impact will eject a cloud of dust and rock fragments above the lunar surface, though it will be difficult to observe from Earth without a powerful telescope.

New AI-based tools are helping homebuyers and sellers make more informed decisions. Discover how these technologies are changing the way we assess financial capacity and the true value of real estate.

At Black Hat USA 2026, Vega introduced Detection Skills, an open standard designed to document and automate cyber threat analysis using AI. The framework allows security teams to scale expert knowledge and improve incident response.

Marine archaeologists in Greece have uncovered the remains of an ancient merchant ship carrying hundreds of amphorae off the coast of Andros. The discovery, announced by the Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities, sheds new light on maritime trade networks in the Aegean Sea during the late classical period.

Spotify is expanding its AI-driven project that allows listeners to create covers and remixes. The Merlin organization has joined Universal in this initiative, bringing over 30,000 independent labels into the ecosystem.

SpaceX, the company controlled by Elon Musk, is set to release its first-quarter financial results. Amid market anticipation, the company's stock has jumped by 8.4% on Wall Street.

The local venture founded by one of the founders of Wix and managed by the former CEO of TikTok Israel could not withstand the pressure of the artificial intelligence giants, and is now taking the platform offline.

Messaging giant Meta is launching a series of new features for WhatsApp group chats, allowing users to tag all members at once, conduct advanced polls, and switch devices mid-call.

A comprehensive Israeli study involving thousands of public transport passengers has led to a new technological development in the Moovit app, offering a unique model of double benefit for your health.

Many users in Israel and around the world report that their WhatsApp account has been blocked without warning. Experts estimate that a monitoring algorithm is misclassifying normal usage patterns as spam. Here is what to do if you are blocked.

Israeli startup Oligo has raised $60 million to further develop its runtime application security platform. The technology enables the blocking of cyberattacks in real-time without requiring application downtime.

OLIGO Security has raised $60 million in an extended Series B funding round. This investment brings the total capital raised by the company to $140 million, with its valuation more than doubling over the past year.

Arik Shtilman, founder and CEO of the fintech company Rapyd, has revealed the timeline for the company's NASDAQ IPO, while confirming that it will not be traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

An 8th-grade student in India used his father’s phone, but instead of studying, he made purchases in the online game Roblox totaling about 42,000 rupees. His family sought help online after claiming that the money, intended for loan repayment and tuition, disappeared due to these transactions.

Attackers took over the account of a well-known developer on the popular AI model sharing platform and injected malicious code into dozens of common open-source libraries. The incident could affect thousands of organizations and hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. Security experts urge caution.

Prediction platform Polymarket is seeking to raise $1 billion at a valuation exceeding $20 billion. The company faces stiff competition from Kalshi and an ongoing investigation by the CFTC.

The company hosted content creators at a luxury New York resort costing over $2,000 per night, featuring training, merchandise, and outdoor activities. Social media users quickly accused the creators of greenwashing, leading to a wave of criticism. OpenAI has offered no apologies for the controversial event.

The National Center for Examinations and Evaluation is integrating artificial intelligence tools into the development and writing of exam materials, including test translation and adaptation. The writing section of the 'Amirant' English exam is already being tested using AI, with plans to expand this to the 'Yaelant' exam and computerized psychometric testing in the future. The center emphasizes...

Tesla may take an extreme move of selling or separating its giant factory in China, against the backdrop of a potential merger with the billionaire's defense space company.

QuantHealth, a company developing AI-based simulations for clinical trials, has raised $45 million in a Series B funding round. The total amount raised by the company has now reached $75 million.

The social network that paved the way for the industry but faded due to competition is preparing for a relaunch. Myspace owners have unveiled a new vision focused on returning control to users.

Israeli company Kaltura has launched AI-powered avatars capable of analyzing speech tone, intent, and emotional context in real time. The technology aims to make corporate training simulations more natural and effective.

The National AI Directorate at the Prime Minister's Office and the Accountant General's Division at the Ministry of Finance have launched three initial stages of the National AI Program. A special tender committee has approved the publication of tenders and calls for proposals to establish infrastructure for quantum computing, Physical AI, and foundation models.

OpenAI has published a sharp response to Apple's lawsuit, accusing the company of negligence and presenting false information. To support its position, the ChatGPT developer released internal correspondence.

The Ministry of Transport has launched a digital service allowing vehicle owners to pre-block ownership transfers at Israel Post branches to protect against identity theft and document forgery.

According to a report, Apple is simultaneously advancing two new AirPods models with cameras, one of which is nearing production and may arrive sooner than expected. The cameras are not intended for photography, but to provide Siri with real-time visual information as part of the company's AI expansion.

The app disappeared briefly from the app store for some users. Apple stated that prohibited materials were found, and after Telegram addressed them and the distributor, it was returned to the app store.

American defense-tech company Palantir reported second-quarter results that exceeded analysts' forecasts. Consequently, the company raised its full-year guidance, and its stock climbed 12% following the announcement.