Tech

Almost a trillion dollars: The AI giant preparing for a massive IPO
The artificial intelligence company Anthropic concludes July with exceptional figures. The company reached an annual revenue run rate of 65 billion dollars, a jump of about 600% compared to the end of 2025. The private company is preparing for its next step: last June, it submitted a confidential prospectus to the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering (IPO) at a...

UroGen expands to additional cancer types through partnership with Israeli company
The company, traded on NASDAQ and focused on urinary tract cancer treatments, has announced a collaboration agreement with the Israeli firm Intragel, which has developed a biodegradable gel for the sustained release of drugs.

New study challenges long-held assumptions about star counts in galaxies
A 2026 study based on Gaia telescope data questions a 50-year-old astronomical assumption. Researchers from the University of Missouri found that the ratio of high-mass to low-mass stars is not universal and varies depending on the local environment.

From Argentina to Israel: The WhatsApp chatbot that finds you events in Tel Aviv - for free
How many times have you reached the weekend without plans? Meet CHAT WITH YARA. In just one week, almost 1,000 people in Tel Aviv alone have tried the AI chatbot that finds you the hottest events based on a database from social networks. Entrepreneur Yaara Shiran, who started it in Buenos Aires and has more than 4,000 users, is dreaming big: "The next destination is New York," she says.

Google's Israeli executive wants to eliminate the hottest job in tech today
The Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) role has become one of the most sought-after positions in tech. Now, Google, under the leadership of Israeli executive Andi Gutmans, is working to replace these specialists with AI agents.

Snapchat in Trouble: Company Executives Sell Millions in Shares
Douglas Hot, CFO of Snap, sold approximately 132,000 shares at an average price of $5.20. While executive stock sales often concern investors, this was a technical move to cover tax liabilities. However, the sale comes during a difficult period for the company, which is facing a sharp decline in share value and significant legal threats.

The client is pushing, but you have no idea why the system is slow? It's not entirely your fault
On paper, Observability should be a tool accessible to every developer, product manager, and operations person. But the reality is completely different.

Meta's AI Revolution: New Tools to Transform Your Business
The tech giant is launching a series of major updates that allow you to integrate your Facebook, Instagram, and Google accounts with its smart assistant, alongside a new desktop application.

Scientists discovered a new organ in the skull that protects the brain
Researchers have identified previously unknown immune structures within the skull bone marrow that act as a local brain defense center. The study, published in Nature, could lead to new treatments for brain tumors and neurological conditions.

Reached the age of 110: scientists discover unusual immune cells in the blood of long-lived people
How do some people manage to live over 100 years and successfully resist aging processes? A new study published in the journal "Cell Reports" points to the important role of the immune system. Long-lived individuals were found to have an increased level of rare immune cells capable of destroying damaged and cancerous cells.

The $72 Billion Move: Samsung Prepares Massive Investor Reward Plan
The tech giant, enjoying a massive cash surge following the artificial intelligence revolution, is expected to approve an exceptional plan to distribute huge sums to investors.

You spread ant poison and suddenly there are more? Experts explain what is happening
Did you put out a gel bait and are you sure the product is ineffective because the ants are just feasting on the counter? A new study from the University of California reveals the bizarre process they go through just before the nest collapses. Do not rush to throw away the poison.

Pelephone breaks the market: popular devices at unprecedented prices
Ahead of the back-to-school season, Pelephone is launching a massive promotion, offering discounts and gifts on smartphones, tablets, and accessories. The promotion runs until the end of August.

$900 billion wiped out: Asia turns its back on AI
Tech stocks led a sharp wave of selling across Asia as concerns over inflated valuations of artificial intelligence companies met with rising oil prices and bond yields. Is the great enthusiasm for AI starting to crack?

Remains of a man likely sacrificed 1,400 years ago discovered in Lima's upscale district
The remains were discovered in a canal near an ancient pyramid at the Huaca Pucllana site, a former ceremonial center of the Lima culture. The body's position and the site's structure suggest he was buried as part of a ritual ceremony.

Where did the first snake crawl? The discovery that changes the story of evolution
A new study reveals that the evolution of snakes was much more diverse than previously thought: a fossil discovered in Brazil indicates that as early as 80 million years ago, they inhabited different habitats and developed different sensory strategies.

Exploration in a Little-Known Area of Suriname Reveals Rich Gold Deposit
An unusual gold discovery in an area that has so far been barely explored is raising expectations in Suriname. The company Founders Metals reported that in a drilling in the Maria Geralda area, a 22.5-meter-long section was found where an average concentration of 11.88 grams of gold per ton of rock was measured.

The War for Talent: YouTube Offers Exclusive Deals to Counter Netflix
YouTube is in talks to pay popular creators millions of dollars in exchange for exclusivity, aiming to curb Netflix's efforts to attract top stars to its platform. According to Bloomberg, the company is considering direct funding for shows and profit-sharing from branding deals, but only for creators who commit to uploading content exclusively to their platform.

"We were not supposed to see it": The unusual discovery in deep space
The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a distant galaxy, JADES-GS-z13-1, posing a mystery for astronomers. The telescope detected strong radiation that, according to existing theories, should have been blocked by the neutral hydrogen prevalent in the early universe.

Luzon's solution for the Dorad 2 deadlock: shutting down turbines to enable construction
Amos Luzon has proposed to the Electricity Authority that three turbines at the Dorad 1 power station be shut down to comply with market share regulations and unblock the Dorad 2 project. Meanwhile, the Luzon Group is selling 20% of its stake in the station to the Meitav investment house.

"All investors and all At-Bay employees made money on the deal"
Rotem Iram, CEO of the Israeli company At-Bay, commented on the startup's $575 million sale to Munich Re Group. Despite a lower valuation compared to 2021, he described the deal as a significant success.

Dolphins filmed using new hunting technique: researchers capture unique behavior
A team from the University of the Sunshine Coast has documented Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins in Hervey Bay, Queensland, using empty shells as hunting tools. This behavior, known as "shelling," was previously only observed in dolphins in Shark Bay, thousands of kilometers away from this new discovery.

Senior OpenAI executive: 'Anthropic to IPO before us? It's no cause for concern, we are in a race of our own'
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar told employees that the AI giant plans to go public by 2027, though this timeline could accelerate based on business growth. She emphasized that the potential earlier IPO of competitor Anthropic is not a cause for concern.

The AI race opens doors to hackers: thousands of infrastructure systems exposed
A TrendAI study identified 6,300 control and automation systems connected to the internet near data centers in the USA. The more alarming finding: in facilities built since 2021, the exposure rate is more than twice as high compared to older data centers.
Judaism at the click of a button: The project connecting artificial intelligence with tradition
Leaders of the media world, key figures from the high-tech industry, and the rabbi of the Savyon community gathered for the launch of 'Jewit - simply being Jewish': a digital platform that combines artificial intelligence and practical guides in four languages to make tradition accessible in real time.

Hackers breached the French tax authority and sold information on hundreds of thousands of citizens
The French tax authority's database was breached, and information on approximately 678,000 citizens is now being offered on the darknet. In addition to the harm to taxpayers, this is an embarrassing incident for a country that promised technological leadership.

Good news: Apple cuts iPhone 17 Pro prices in Israel | First publication
Apple has instructed its Israeli importers to cut prices for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max by $90 (approx. 270 shekels) starting this week. The move comes as a surprise following recent price hikes for MacBooks and iPads due to the global memory chip shortage.

"Less manual work": This is what 2027 will look like in the advertising industry
An AI-based marketing platform is gaining a foothold in the Israeli advertising industry. Bank Hapoalim launches a complex offering activities for children on smart consumption and financial education. Events and appointments.

An AirTag revealed what Amazon is really doing with the rare books it buys
A new investigation using an AirTag has revealed that Amazon is purchasing rare books to destroy them. The company uses the scanned content to train its AI models, as high-quality human-written text is considered a valuable resource.

The $12 Billion Deal: Google Changes the Rules of the Game
A new strategic move by the tech giant in the field of artificial intelligence chips is making waves in the market and boosting the stock of a surprising partner by 11%, while a major competitor is seeing declines.

Amazon accelerates drone deliveries: service to expand to 500 cities by year-end
Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to approximately 500 U.S. cities by the end of the year. This move signals a significant boost for the project initiated 13 years ago.

Widespread malfunction at the Ministry of Transport: online services inaccessible
A widespread malfunction occurred today, Wednesday, in the Ministry of Transport's computer systems, affecting online services and licensing offices nationwide. The ministry is working to restore operations.

When AI does the work of juniors, who will grow the experts?
While the debate on AI often focuses on job displacement, a quieter issue is emerging: if artificial intelligence performs the tasks traditionally used for training, how will beginners gain the expertise needed to become future seniors?
How Google Will Help You Lose Weight Using Your Phone Camera
How many times have you tried to check your body composition using a smart scale or a watch that runs a mild electric current through your body? These home methods are convenient, but they are not always accurate enough. Now, Google is developing a surprising solution that will allow you to do this with extremely high precision, without any special equipment — simply by using your phone's camera...
12 years after his death: Robin Williams "returns" to social media
Robin Williams' children announced on Tuesday that they are retaking control of their father's official Instagram account, which had been inactive since his death in 2014. The goal is to turn the profile into a safe and reliable space that reflects the actor's true legacy, countering the rise of AI-generated fakes.
Not just meat and plants: The surprising food that was a central part of the diet of Carmel residents
A study by the University of Haifa reveals that members of the Natufian culture on Mount Carmel systematically ate snakes and lizards. Cut marks found on reptile vertebrae prove that this was not incidental food.

Assaf Rappaport: 'My God, this guy can probably do anything'
The prestigious American magazine Fortune publishes a comprehensive profile article on Israeli tech entrepreneur Yevgeny Dibrov, CEO and co-founder of Armis, which was recently acquired by ServiceNow for approximately $7.75 billion. Among the interviewees, Assaf Rappaport shares insights into their personal history, their first investment exchange, and the role of a Bible quiz in their early...

Apple Removed AI-Powered Nude App Promoted via Paid Meta Campaign
According to WIRED, the app Kromix posed as a photo editing tool but allowed the creation of sexual videos featuring real people. Meta ran 32 ads targeted exclusively at men, one of which featured a high-ranking American female politician in a pornographic video.

Wrong direction: Robot runs faster than Bolt, but crashed on the track | Watch
A new humanoid robot stunned the world by presenting data that surpasses the fastest runner in history. However, engineering is one thing and reality is another: the advanced model could only fly forward on the track - and the result was painful.

USA accuses: Iranian hackers breached universities and government agencies
According to the indictment, since 2013, the hackers have infiltrated 144 US universities, dozens of companies and government agencies, and stolen more than 31 terabytes of academic information and intellectual property.