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The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables? - explainer

Subsea cables are fiber-optic or electrical cables laid on the sea floor to transmit data and power. They carry around 99% of the world's internet traffic.

US forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the US accused of attempting to violate the US naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.
Elon Musk

X launches XChat: A messaging app that will compete with WhatsApp

An illustrative image of a supportive mother talking to her child.

Lost for words: Analysis shows humanity lost 28% of its daily conversation over 14 years

Fintech leader Ely Razin speaks on how AI, quantum computing will revolutionize industries

Fintech leader Ely Razin speaks on how AI, quantum computing will revolutionize industries


Apple plans a revolution in the MacBook series

Reports indicate that the tech giant will launch a new flagship model called "MacBook Ultra" as early as the beginning of 2027.

MacBook

Omer Adam’s AI company signs billion-dollar deal with AI infrastructure giant Crusoe

Anan, Adam's company, is set to establish and operate a 40-megawatt server farm for Crusoe. This facility will be located at Anan's data center in the northern city of Afula.

(L-R) Nissim Sariel-Gaon, Omer Adam, and Maor Malul

Meta unifies all accounts under one roof

The technology giant announces “Meta Account”, a tool that will unify the management and security of Facebook, Instagram and Threads in a single interface.

Meta

Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller: Bouncy vacuum mop

The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is one of the first vacuums on the market that can jump over thresholds, and it is full of innovation that sometimes works against it.

Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller

The Israeli developments that are changing the food industry

The global food industry causes about 32%–34% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Against this backdrop, Israeli entrepreneurs are developing innovative solutions to transform the industry.

Meal for hikers by NakedPak.

Omoda 7 road test: New plug-in hybrid crossover in Israel

The best-selling car in the country and even in the UK now has a twin sister with F-35 gray paint, original design, and plenty of space and equipment. And how does it drive?

All Omoda models share the same basic design, which is original for a change.

A revolution in a single image: ChatGPT’s new model changes the rules

It writes error-free text in images, creates full comics in one click, and simulates human thinking before drawing, reflecting a major shift in how AI generates images.

Example of the new graphics output. More working time, greater text accuracy.

The end of traffic jams? Flying cars head to mass production for 2027

Xpeng’s president reveals the timeline for a transport revolution: The company is expected to sell flying cars as early as 2027, while humanoid robots will reach the market at the end of 2026.

Flying car from the Chinese company Xpeng.

Drama at Apple: Tim Cook steps down as CEO, John Ternus will replace him

After 15 years in which he turned Apple into a financial monster worth over 4 trillion dollars, Tim Cook is leaving the CEO chair.

Tim Cook, Apple's CEO

GoPro enters the world of professional photography with MISSION1

The action camera company enters a new category with a camera series intended also for professional video photographers, 8K shooting and support for interchangeable lenses.

GoPro enters the world of professional photography with MISSION1