HI-TECH NEWS

Israeli, Finnish researchers win alternative fuels prize

“Israel is a groundbreaking country in many fields and we are working in order to ensure this continues in future generations.”

Which are the country’s best hi-tech companies to work for?

For the third year running, the company has held on to the top spot in Dun & Bradstreet’s annual report of the 50 best hi-tech companies to work for in the country.

Israeli-American start-up hoping to revolutionize recruitment raises $3.5m

Start-up targeting recruitment industry initially focusing on $2 billion engineering market in the United States.

The Israeli-American start-up personalizing mass education

"Sense helps the entire educational ecosystem function better for everyone involved."

From Facebook facial recognition to genetic disease identification

The Face2Gene platform is used by more than 70% of geneticists around the world and has evaluated over 100,000 patients in more than 130 countries.

Waze launches carpooling service across U.S.

The company's carpool app enables commuters to find rides with other local app users in a further effort to reduce traffic.

Your Taxes: Less VAT on VCs?

So if your tax planning is at odds with an ITA position, you must tell them so they know where to start a tax audit.

Your investments: Is this the beginning of the end?

Do they think that the stock market will actually go to zero? Will the global economy just close and go home?

Netanyahu: Israel-Intel partnership only ‘just begun’

The meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office follows chipmaker Intel’s annual high-level strategic meeting this week, an event bringing together all its senior management for the first time in Israel.

A cornucopia

“The price of a solar energy system for private homes or small businesses ranges from NIS 50,000 to NIS 80,000,” explains Semo, “and not everyone can spend that sum of money right away."

The immigrant story at the heart of Israel’s fraud-fighting start-up

Besides its advanced technological platform and pioneering business model, the company saw the employment of new immigrants as a key reason for its success.

Is Google going to crash Tel Aviv's websites after security change?

Google plans to beef up security with the new version of Chrome, which is due to be released October 16.

Russian official to visit Israel, first since downing of plane in Syria

"I am certain that cooperation between Israel and Russia can advance this field."

Hike of the Month - Springs around Jerusalem

In the small area of the "Jerusalem Mountains" alone, there are about 60-70 such springs. Some of them can be visited very easily by car or public transport.

Your Investments: ‘After the hagim’ personal finance

A few years ago, Financial Engines did a survey on financial procrastination. It found that 68% of adults age 55 or older admit to procrastinating on retirement planning.

Your taxes: Tax Authority gets its come-uppance

So is all hunky dory at the ITA? Not quite. The ITA received embarrassing criticism in a couple of areas.

Fly me to the moon: NASA boost for first Israeli lunar lander

Report: Noble Energy sells entire holding in Tamar Petroleum

Shares in Tamar Petroleum rose by 3.36% in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange on Wednesday.

TAU forges into blockchain research

Blockchain is a technology that enables secure online business activity and verification of transactions between various parties, without requiring a central or trusted management entity.

Facebook says cyber-attack hackers did not use third party logins

Some security experts, including a former Facebook executive, said the company may have painted a dire, worst-case scenario when it disclosed the attack on Friday.

Elbit System to provide British army with battle management application

MORPHEUS Battlefield Management Application is an application for both headquarters and tactical units, based on a command and control platform developed by Elbit Systems.

Musk to resign as Tesla chairman, remain as CEO in SEC settlement

Tesla must appoint an independent chairman, two independent directors, and a board committee to set controls over Musk's communications under the proposed agreement.

Israeli treatment for chemical weapons victims gets US funding

MediWound will receive approximately $12 million of funding over eight years to support activities to develop its NexoBrid product.

Trump economy

US President Donald Trump’s controversial regulatory reforms and tax cuts have spurred the economy forward by all relevant metrics.

Haifa: A breath of fresh air

Haifa is a vibrant, forward-looking developing city. But it was not always so.