Wireless Charging Done Right
I wanted to find out if wireless power can really be done, and if yes, I wanted to find the best way to do it and bring this revolution from Israel.
Israel Start-Up Plans Hitchiking Safety App
In response to the kidnapping of three boys last week, some Israelis have prayed. Some have voiced support on social media. And some have done what they do...
Self-Powered Pacemakers?
Unfortunately, the battery-free pacemaker is not ready to be used on humans just yet.
Israeli Startup Helps Kids Manage Hanukkah Gelt
Just in time for Hanukkah, an Israeli startup is helping kids to handle their gelt responsibly.
DavkaWriter Platinum 4.0
The holiday of Chanukah has finally come, so you know what that means. It's time to find the right gift! I am sure those of you who purchased DavkaWriter Platinum 3.2 last year were not disappointed. However, Davka Writer Platinum 4.0 is out on the market, and it is definitely worth the upgrade.
The Future Of Fake News
Not long ago, a small political party in Belgium also made a deepfake. It produced a video of President Trump encouraging Belgium to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord. The video was met with anger and outrage – except that it was a fake.
Banning Political Ads – Good or Bad Policy?
On the whole, leading Democrats seemed to support Dorsey’s decision while some Republicans, specifically President Trump and his supporters, pushed back against it.
Doro Tree
In the past few years, quite a few programs have been released to the public that help make tracing your lineage a lot easier. However, for the Jewish community at large, extra features are required that have not been addressed in these programs. That is until recently, with the release of Doro Tree.
Treating Pain With Neuromodulation?
Will Sana’s pain relieving mask become a mainstay in the healthcare industry or a passing phenomenon? Only time will tell.
Microsoft, Israel To Sign Strategic Partnership
Just ten days after the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer arrived in Jerusalem to discuss a memorandum of understanding between his company and Israel’s Finance Ministry to form a strategic partnership to develop and promote technology.
Intel and Israeli Universities Team Up To Create “Human Brain” Applications
The IntelCollaborative Research Institute for Computational Intelligence, the Technion Institute in Haifa and the Hebrew University in Jerusalem will team up to research technology that “learns” about the user, imitating the human brain.
Artificial Intelligence May Help Cancer Patients
Researchers are hoping this AI tool can significantly improve cancer patients' quality of life.
Groundbreaking Medical Technology from Israel
STW uses crowdsourcing methods to collect real-world data from patients, thereby helping patients and medical researchers gain access to essential information about specific conditions.
JStay: The Jewish Travel App
Sounds like a typical vacation rental app, but JStay comes with other notable features created specifically with the religious traveler in mind.
Tales Of A Digital Nomad
A digital nomad, her office is on the go. I reached her in Iceland and asked her which tech products she believes are an absolute necessity when setting up a digital office.
The Talmud Gets (Another) Facelift
Let’s face it, the words “cool” and “Gemara” don’t really go hand in hand. In fact, they probably aren’t meant to. But like it or not the new and improved ArtScroll app has made Gemara as cool as can be, thanks to the tech wizards at RustyBrick.
Holy Land of Opportunity: North American Jews Finding Jobs in Israel
Jews across America, in the privacy of their own computer screens, are scanning the internet for job opportunities which will enable them to make the leap toward life in Israel.
Mir Rosh Yeshiva Recovery Just the Beginning of Israel’s Stem Cell Miracles
A generation of students at the Mir Yeshiva give thanks for the miraculous recovery of their Rosh Yeshiva from ALS, courtesy Israeli technology.
How Much Do You Trust Facebook?
The Portal already has stiff competition from Google Home and Amazon Echo, although its video-calling technology gives it a unique twist to help differentiate it from other smart speaker devices.
The HoloLens 2
HoloLens 2 is geared for enterprising customers. As such, Microsoft is allowing companies to customize their HoloLens to suit their industry and workers before purchase.
Tanach
Judaica Press, in conjunction with Davka software, offers a great alternative to your traditional Chumash or Navi by giving you The Judaica Press Tanach on CD-ROM.
The Face That Launched A Thousand Apps: Yours
Israeli startup Umoove will soon offer a gesture-recognition technology for mobile devices that will control and steer devices by reading gentle facial and head movements, according to a report by NoCamels.
Israel Welcomes 300 Int’l Asian Science Prodigies
Over 300 young science geniuses from across Asia and the Pacific participated in the sixth Asian Science Camp (ASC) in Jerusalem this past week. It was Israel’s first time hosting the science camp, which is typically held in Asia. Students arrived from 23 different countries-- including nations which don't have diplomatic relations with Israel.
Payment Apps For A Small Or Home Business
Since some of these apps aren’t designed for businesses, keeping track of your cash inflows and outflows for business and tax purposes is imperative.
Looking To Buy A Robot?
The entire process takes just minutes, and its UV-C light and ultrasonic wave technology kills 99.9 percent of bacteria, germs, and mites.
Safe Internet For Kids
Here are some of the best filtering software for parents’ peace of mind:.
Computer Giant to Invest $5 Million in Israeli Education
Computer giant Intel has announced that it will invest five million dollars (NIS 20 million) into Israeli high schools over the next four years, to provide advanced science, technology, engineering and math education to students in the “startup nation”.
Apps To Stay Calm
Here are 10 mental health apps to help manage stress during Chanukah and all year around.
Working From Home: A Permanent Trend?
One of the biggest consequences of this trend is the freedom it provides employees – and companies – to move to different locations. And both employees and companies have taken advantage of it.
8 Internet Safety Tips For Children
When speaking to children about protecting privacy, specify the information that should not be shared, such as their name, address, phone number, email address, school name and the like.