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Emojis, SIM swaps: How Hamas greenlit October 7 massacre, undetected by Israel

Findings from an IDF General Staff investigation, which also drew on intelligence collected during fighting, indicate the emoji traffic was one of several signs that Hamas was preparing an assault.

A protester holds a mobile phone with a Palestinian flag and a photo of slain Hamas spokesman Abu Obeidah, during a rally held by Houthi protesters to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, August 30, 2024
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026.

UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access

 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, attends a press conference about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

Pahlavi or Khamenei: Iran is at a crossroads - opinion

DEMONSTRATORS HOLD posters with pictures of Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, representing anti- and pro-regime viewpoints.

Iran needs regime change, not another reformist illusion doomed to fail - opinion


The next generation: Yale launches the Linus L2 smart lock

Yale introduces the new generation of the Linus™ L2 smart lock, which provides an advanced solution for unlocking and locking doors without a key.

 Yale's Linus L2 Smart Lock

Quantum information transmitted over conventional internet lines

"Our work shows a path toward the next generation of quantum and classical networks sharing a unified fiber optic infrastructure."

 Researchers at Northwestern University successfully achieved quantum teleportation over a 30-kilometer fiber optic cable.

DOJ to ask judge to force Google to sell off Chrome, Bloomberg reports

The move would be one of the most aggressive attempts by the Biden administration to curb what it alleges are Big Tech monopolies.

 The seal of the US Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

Partner launches high-speed internet with direct server connection

As part of the new service launch, Partner offers a promotion including the first two months free in an upgraded ALL-IN package.

 Assaf Aviv, VP of Marketing and Content at Partner, Static, and Ilan Peled

What are kids saying? Here is your guide to Gen Alpha slang - explainer

Are you hearing people say the words skibidi and gyat? Do you wonder why people are using Ohio as an adjective? It's all part of the evolving Gen Alpha slang. Here's what you need to know.

 A list of slang terms popular among Generation Z and Generation Alpha.

Hong Kong scammers defrauded victims of over $46 million using deepfake AI

Hong Kong police stated that the recent scam occurred when scammers, using AI, messaged their victims, claiming to have texted the wrong number.

 Strategic AI investment in Israel could create 50,000-100,000 jobs and add $100-$200 billion to GDP within five years, mirroring trends in other countries.

I started AtoneNet, a space for public ritual confession; Here’s why I’m shutting it down - opinion

The purpose of the vidui is to have the entire community atone for its sins; you’re repenting not just for your own shortcomings, but for the shortcomings of the person sitting next to you.

 Anonymous "confessions" posted to AtoneNet before it was shut down after 11 years.

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The last 12 months of the Jewish world – from a digital perspective

The Israel-Hamas War was one of the most searched topics on the internet as a whole, with some 93 million people reading related articles on Wikipedia.

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First high-speed internet on planes from Musk's space company

United Airlines has partnered with Elon Musk's space company to offer free high-speed WiFi on all flights, enabling live broadcasts, social media, gaming, and simultaneous device use.

 United: Free high-speed internet on a thousand planes