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The man behind the claw: Who keeps Clawee running

BY ISAAC KAPLAN — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:53:42 GMT

Clawee lets players operate real claw machines remotely and receive prizes by mail. For eight years, Gigantic technician Aleksandr Iakimenko has kept the machines running in Petah Tikva.

Amazon in talks to acquire Israeli start-up, AI model that can edit live videos in real-time

BY REUTERS — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:56:38 GMT

Decart has also developed Oasis, a model that generates simulated environments to train and test robotics and autonomous-driving systems.

Report: Amazon in advanced talks to acquire Israeli startup Decart for $7b.

BY WALLA! MONEY — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:55:00 GMT

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal, the tech giant is conducting advanced negotiations to acquire the Israeli artificial intelligence startup.

Even before moving to Israel: Jerusalem looks for tech workers abroad

BY WALLA! MONEY — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:20:00 GMT

The Jerusalem Development Authority is launching a tender for an entity to locate, recruit, and place new immigrants in high-tech companies in the city even before their arrival in the country.

The changing landscape of Israel’s defense technology sector

BY IN COOPERATION WITH JAMES EVANS — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:50:00 GMT

Explore 2026 shifts in Israel's defense technology, from AI integration to export growth, reshaping military capabilities and global partnerships.

One game, fifty different rulebooks

BY IN COOPERATION WITH AMANDA ANTUNES — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:25:03 GMT

The U.S. has no single framework for online entertainment platforms, leaving states with different rules, licensing systems and access for consumers.

Israel’s innovation economy and the growth of new start-ups

BY IN COOPERATION WITH JAMES EVANS — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:48:07 GMT

Explore how Israel’s start-up ecosystem thrives in 2026 through cutting-edge tech, venture capital influx, and adaptive strategies for sustainable expansion.

'$10b. industry in Mediterranean': Israel ranks among gaming powerhouses, industry report reveals

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:10:13 GMT

The report highlighted by GamesBeat and Xsolla highlighted Israel's potential, citing its innovation environment and the more than 140 companies in the country from the gaming industry.

How to reliably identify trustworthy websites

BY IN COOPERATION WITH DRÜCKGLÜCK — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:54:13 GMT

As online fraud increases, these signals help you find reputable providers. Look for a legal notice, privacy policy, secure payment, licenses and fair terms and conditions.

Yalantis Joins Nordic Semiconductor’s Design Partner network as demand for secure devices grows

BY IN COOPERATION WITH YALANTIS — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:05:48 GMT

Yalantis, a Warsaw-based IoT engineering company, is now an official Nordic Semiconductor Design Partner, helping build secure, low-power connected devices.

'Virtuous' AI company: Anthropic leaders control AI lab via new 'Founder LLC' to serve public good

BY REUTERS — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:10:51 GMT

Anthropic's filing said one of its core advantages is that it has "a culture that promotes a low-ego, truth-seeking environment, where frontier AI capability and safety are mutually reinforcing."

Clalit, Check Point announce partnership to secure healthcare data of 5m. Israelis with AI systems

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:08:20 GMT

The companies explained that the partnership will allow "embedding AI into everyday workflows" in the healthcare provider, while also targeting cybersecurity threats.

WATCH: AI could 'kill billions' if used by bad actors, Bill Gates warns

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:11:15 GMT

"We have created an intelligent species that in many respects is already smarter than we are," Gates said, adding that the risk of AI lies in people using it with bad intentions.

AI companies investigating possible future of rights, protection for artificial intelligence agents

BY IDAN KWELLER — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:28:57 GMT

The question, which until recently might have sounded like the premise of a science-fiction film, has given rise to a field of research known as "AI welfare."

The start-up is just the excuse

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH BGU — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:02:22 GMT

From the university classroom to real-world crises: How BGU’s Yazamut 360 Leaders Program prepares the problem-solvers of tomorrow for extreme uncertainty.

OpenAI agents allegedly hacked government and university websites without prompting - NYT

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:32:40 GMT

Researchers said that the AI was prompted to do mundane data collection, but struggled to get the information it needed and instead hacked into websites.

Israel's start-up ecosystem: What is driving growth in 2026

BY IN COOPERATION WITH MARK HARRIS — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:38:13 GMT

Israeli tech is drawing larger rounds in 2026 as cyber, AI infrastructure, deep tech and global exits reshape the start-up economy.

Forget robots: The real AI threat is already here

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:25:00 GMT

Expert warns AI poses real danger to humanity, as OpenAI and Anthropic signal it is time to slow down and set boundaries before it is too late.

The rise of free access models across digital platforms

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TIME2PLAY — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:28:46 GMT

From streaming and gaming to software and social media, free-access models are reshaping digital platforms by turning broad user adoption into advertising, data, and premium revenue.

US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic

BY REUTERS — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:01:45 GMT

The US government website used Alibaba’s Qwen model to search public regulatory comments before it disappeared Wednesday.

Oracle employees received 6 AM email: 'Today is your last day at work'

BY LIAD VAKNISH — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:50:00 GMT

The tech giant has launched a new wave of lay-offs in the US. The scale of the cuts remains unknown, but it comes after Oracle’s global workforce was already reduced by 21,000 within a year.

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen appointed president of Quantum X Labs advisory board

BY WALLA! MONEY — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:25:00 GMT

Cohen, who also serves as a strategic adviser to SoftBank, will focus on applications for defense and critical infrastructure markets.

AI poses a less dramatic threat than in movies like 'Terminator,' but cannot be ignored - analysis

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:44:06 GMT

Absent some kind of new major regulatory campaign, experts are debating whether the next phase of potential AI messes will only hurt more but will still be "in time" to prevent meltdowns.

OpenAI, Anthropic’s openness on risks is encouraging, but AI holds promise, Technion prof. says

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:13:52 GMT

"It's encouraging when the people leading the development of this technology speak openly about the risks, but we should remind ourselves of the benefits it offers,” said Professor Yaniv Romano.

What online platform users expect in 2026: From faster payments to smarter platforms

BY IN COOPERATION WITH DENIS SHARPE — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:49:20 GMT

Faster payments, stronger security, personalization, and transparency are becoming key factors in shaping the user experience across digital platforms in 2026.

Israeli AI startup Buildots completes $130m. funding round

BY TZALLY GREENBERG — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:05:00 GMT

Israeli company Buildots combines AI and computer vision at construction sites, targeting an international market on track to reach a value of about $1.4 trillion.

Human factor still key: Nvidia, Palantir share results of first AI-managed critical supply chain

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:09:09 GMT

The company explained that the time spent on projects improved, but there were still human interactions that the AI couldn't replicate with its algorithm.

What are acoustic wall panels? WoodUpp panels pair oak slats with a felt backing that absorbs echo

BY IN COOPERATION WITH WOODUPP — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:39:50 GMT

WoodUpp’s acoustic wall panels combine Nordic-inspired design with sound absorption, helping reduce echoes and create more comfortable, clearer spaces.

Yossi Sagol enters nuclear energy: Invests in ARCVIA

BY WALLA! MONEY — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:05:05 GMT

The company develops small modular nuclear power plants (SMRs) in the US. The investment comes amid a surge in demand for continuous electricity for data centers.

The new and surprising investment by Assi Cohen and Lior Suchard

BY ZELI GREENBERG — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:35:00 GMT

Israeli company Huskeys celebrates a major funding round that attracted not only the world’s largest private equity firm, but also local entertainment stars.