Category: Technology

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 […]

Credit Zhenhua Xie, Erwei Huang/Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University Scientists find a new way to combat climate change by turning carbon dioxide (CO2) into super-strong fibers. Researchers from the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) and Columbia University (CU) introduced an innovative method involving living bacteria to capture CO2. The latest approach by BNL and CU […]

In a year marked by significant challenges, the annual report released by Startup Nation Central unveils a compelling narrative of Israel’s technology sector not only weathering the storm of disruptions, but emerging stronger and more resilient. The report, based on data and insights from the ecosystem business-engagement platform Finder, highlights the dynamic nature of Israel’s […]