BIRD Foundation to invest $8 million in 9 new Israel-US tech projects

The Israel-US Binational Industrial R&D Foundation (BIRD) has approved $8 million in funding for nine innovative projects between US and Israeli companies in various technological sectors. The total investment in these projects, including private-sector funding, amounts to $23 million. The approved projects cover areas such as Agrotech, Biotech, Electronics, Foodtech, Medical Devices, and Quantum Technology. […]

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New virtual tours of Concentration Camps upgrade Holocaust education

Many Israeli high school students go to Poland for one week during their junior year to see the various concentration camps.  Yet, despite their importance, controversy surrounds these trips as it’s natural for teens to joke around when they’re away from the camps. Another issue people raise is the question of if money should be […]

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‘Verified human’: Worldcoin users queue up for iris scans

People around the world are getting their eyeballs scanned in exchange for a digital ID and the promise of free cryptocurrency, shrugging off concerns among privacy campaigners and data regulators. Founded by Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, the Worldcoin project says it aims to create a new “identity and financial network” and […]

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‘Israel’s high uncertainty is killing business.’

Aman Group is one of Israel’s leading IT companies, having generated over NIS 810 million in revenue this year. The company is a member of Israel’s Business Forum, and as such was a participant in the nationwide corporate strike on Monday, when the country’s top 150 companies ceased to work in protest of the Knesset […]

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Should Apple worry about restrictions imposed by Putin on the tech giant

As of 17 July, Russian government employees are prohibited from using Apple devices for official state use, the Financial Times reported earlier this month, adding that the ban will apply to all Apple products. The commerce department will ban iPhone use for all work purposes. Other agencies, including Minkomsvyaz, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, […]

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Join the OVHcloud Startup Program & Scale Your Business!

The OVHcloud Startup Program provides startups and scaleups with free cloud credits and technical support to accelerate your journey onto its secured, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud so that you can build your MVP or scale your business. Explore all the details & apply today! OVHcloud is a leading European cloud provider and has been a […]

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Twitter blue bird has flown as Musk says X logo is here

Elon Musk and Twitter Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino unveiled a logo for the social media platform on Monday that featured a white X on a black background as a replacement for the familiar blue bird symbol. “X is here! Let’s do this,” tweeted Yaccarino, who also posted a picture of the logo projected onto […]

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‘Barbie’ buzz likely just a flash in the pan for toymaker Mattel

The fanfare around “Barbie“, starring Margot Robbie, could jolt the iconic Mattel doll’s sales out of a year-long slump, but Wall Street thinks the party in pink will be short-lived. While Mattel will report second-quarter results on Wednesday, days after the theatrical release of the movie, analysts say the boost for Barbie sales will be […]

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INTERVIEW: Food systems contribute to solving ‘world’s most important challenges’

Corinna Hawkes the Director of the FAO Division of Food Systems and Food Safety says a holistic and sustainable approach is needed that considers economic, social, and environmental factors, and that brings people together, to ensure nutritious food and sustainable livelihoods for all. She was speaking ahead of the UN Food Systems Summit+2 Stocktaking moment, which […]

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