HI-TECH NEWS

Energy giant Shell makes first Israeli investment, backs AI start-up Ravin

The technology can detect more damage than humans can, Ravin says, while significantly reducing inspection costs.

The Israeli autonomous machines that self-grow medical cannabis

The systems self-grow the seeds all the way from the sprouting stage to fully grown plants in a closed structure, completely sealed off from pests and plant diseases.

BGU researchers create flying, driving, shape-shifting drone

The unique drone can adjust from flying to driving, adjust its width to squeeze through tight spaces, drive up walls and climb over large obstacles.

Israeli water-from-air company provides services to Uzbekistan orphanage

Uzbekistan is a country in desperate need for a secure water supply as it is "double landlocked."

Hillel's Tech Corner: Orcam - a fresh set of eyes

OrCam improves the lives of individuals who are blind, partially sighted, have reading difficulties, or experience reading fatigue by harnessing the power of artificial vision.

What is 5G?

5G not only speeds things up even more, it changes the way devices connect to the internet.

The language of T.O.M: How one organization is working to help the disabled

With Tikkun Olam Makers, a worldwide network created in Israel by The Reut Group, people with disabilities work with experts to create affordable and unique solutions to meet their needs.

ADI Systems and Movon launch driver-recording app

The application not only reconstructs the route the driver took, but also displays a wide range of data during the trip, such as the speed of the vehicle at any given time.

Data analytics firm Sisense buys U.S. firm Periscope Data

Spotlight on Israeli startups - Corneat Vision - artificial cornea

Corneat Vision can help over 60 million blind eyes around the world.

FDA approves Aidoc's AI-powered detection of pulmonary embolism

"AI is quickly becoming established as the highest standard of care, helping doctors and saving patients' lives."

Israeli digital health innovation a 'compelling opportunity' for investors

Digital health start-ups raised a record $511m. in financing in 2018, and already raised some $214m. during the first quarter of 2019.

Your investments: 18th birthday and financial independence

Your Taxes: What internet service providers to the EU need to know

Facebook's co-founder joins calls to break up the company

U.S. President Donald Trump has also called for the creation of "more, and fairer" social media companies.

Israeli innovators transform how the world buys and sells

Israeli tech start-ups are creating huge waves in the way the world buys and sells.

The gig economy

In years past, a company had to rent office space, hire employees and purchase motorbikes. with the advent of all these new technologies, none of that is necessary anymore.'

Salesforce acquires Israeli conversational AI start-up Bonobo

In November 2018, the company announced it had raised $4.5m. in seed funding, led by G20 Ventures and Capri Ventures.

Hillel's Tech Corner: Making water out of air

Your Investments: Finding meaning in your retirement

Your taxes: Taking start-ups to the next level

Facebook opens elections data to academic research

"This initiative will deepen our work with universities around the world as we continue to improve our ability to address current threats and anticipate new ones."

Mercantile gives NIS 600k. to A Computer for Every Child

Over the years, Mercantile Bank has contributed about 1,500 computers to A Computer for Every Child.

Spotlight on Israeli startups - StemRad - radiation protection

StemRad has created innovative solutions to protect individuals from radiation exposure.

Chakratec uses kinetic energy to charge electric cars in minutes

"You don’t have to replace the batteries at all, the cost per cycle is very low, and it’s green and sustainable."