Category: Technology

We’ve all been there. You’re dying to grab that last piece of cake on the table during an office meeting, but you are not alone. Perhaps you just cut off a small piece – leaving something behind for your colleagues, who do exactly the same thing. And so you all watch the piece of cake […]

Galaxy GN-z11. Credit Hubblesite / Wikimedia Commons Astronomers have discovered the oldest black hole ever observed, dating 400 million years after the Big Bang. Scientists discovered a really old black hole in the early universe, making them wonder how such huge things formed back then. This black hole is from about 400 million years after […]

On December 27, 2023, the New York Times (NYT) filed a lawsuit in the Federal District Court in Manhattan against Microsoft and OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, alleging that OpenAI had unlawfully used its articles to create artificial intelligence (AI) products. Citing copyright infringement and the importance of independent journalism to democracy, the newspaper further […]

In a move aimed at enhancing Israel’s global position as a hi-tech hub, the Israeli Innovation Authority (IIA), in collaboration with the Finance Ministry, has approved a comprehensive stimulus package designed to uplift the nation’s hi-tech ecosystem. The plans have been carefully crafted in response to both global and local factors that characterized 2023, such […]

These days, if you want to visit remarkable archaeological sites such as Great Zimbabwe or Petra in Jordan you don’t even need to leave your house. 3D scanning technology has improved in leaps and bounds in the last two decades and become much more affordable. This has led to numerous archaeological and heritage sites appearing […]

A valley of lost cities has been discovered in the Ecuadorian Amazon. When you hear of such a discovery you might think of archaeologists with chisels and brushes or explorers in pith helmets stumbling across sites deep in the forest. Instead, without needing to brave the hazards of the forest, Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar) […]

Electric Jetcycle with Carbon-Fiber Hydrofoils Electric Jetcycle with carbon-fiber hydrofoils offers a unique flying experience on the water. The E-JetCycle, with its sleek design and cutting-edge mechanical technologies, offers an uncompromised sailing pleasure while ensuring accessibility for a wider audience, thanks to its trimaran hull and electric assistance. The E-Jetcycle’s sleek design and its concentration […]

Upon the release of the Startup Nation Central annual report on the Israeli tech sector, The Media Line spoke to its CEO Avi Hasson, who shared his insights and lessons learned from 2023 and his expectations for 2024. For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org The Media Line: The report you just […]

Many prominent people in the tech industry have talked about the increasing convergence between humans and machines in coming decades. For example, Elon Musk has reportedly said he wants humans to merge with AI “to achieve a symbiosis with artificial intelligence”. His company Neuralink aims to facilitate this convergence so that humans won’t be “left […]

Credit Sirius Jet Swiss startup Sirius Aviation has introduced the world’s first hydrogen-powered Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, known as the Sirius Jet. Sirius Jet innovative aircraft combines jet aerodynamics with the flexibility of helicopters. Was developed in collaboration with BMW’s Designworks and Sauber Group. Credit Sirius Jet Two models are slated for launch […]