Israeli Startup Wins NYC Big Apps 3.0 Award
YooGuide, an Israeli startup, has won “The Investors Choice Application” award at the NYC Big Apps 3.0 competition for its app, The Funday Genie.
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.
Google’s New Pixel 3 And Pixel 3 XL
The Pixel 3’s most notable and impressive features lie in the phone’s use of AI (artificial intelligence).
A Teacher Adapts To New Technologies
Despite its many positives, Shifra acknowledges there is a learning curve, especially for older teachers.
Walking Through The Mishkan
Within a few short weeks, the weekly parshah will address the topics of the Mishkan (tabernacle) and the kohen’s begadim (priestly vestments). What better way to prepare for this reading than actually seeing, up close and personal, the objects mentioned in the text.
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.
The Offshore Option
Hiring a project manager that you trust to oversee the project and frequently traveling overseas to see your developers at work can give you some measure of control.
Must-Have Travel Apps
Some of these apps only provide service to specific locations; hence, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with them before your trip to ensure they can be of use to you at your destination.
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.
Self-Powered Pacemakers?
Unfortunately, the battery-free pacemaker is not ready to be used on humans just yet.
If You Launch It, They Will Come: ArtScroll On The iPad
For the Siyum HaShas in MetLife Stadium, community leaders, security officials, and even dogs (K-9 units) spent months getting ready for the close to 100,000 in attendance on Wednesday afternoon. However, members of ArtScroll have been focusing on what happens after the celebration. In honor of the 13th daf yomi cycle, ArtScroll has begun to launch its newest edition of the Babylonian Talmud – a digitized version for the iPad.
Israeli Medical Smartphone Spreading Freedom, Happiness, Around the World
Israeli scientific breakthroughs are restoring freedom and ease to the lives of millions of patients throughout the world. The latest: a smartphone to measure your vital signs and help manage chronic diseases, a discovery which may restore speech to the paralyzed and disabled, and a possible cure for severe depression for those with no options left.
Artificial Intelligence May Help Cancer Patients
Researchers are hoping this AI tool can significantly improve cancer patients' quality of life.
Pixels vs Presence: Reflections Of An Older Woman
Many of the gadgets my children and grandchildren give me remain unused due to their complexity. While I have a smartphone, I struggle to take full advantage of it.
Cool Car Tech
Trying to prove that an accident is the other driver’s fault is difficult and frustrating. Dash cams provide the necessary proof, thus saving money, time, and heartache.
When Tech Becomes Too Much
They’re fuzzy. They’re fun. And they all have the same goal: to provide companionship and alleviate loneliness. Sounds adorable, right?
10 Fastest Growing Green Jobs
The motivation behind using wave energy is simple: The ocean is perpetually moving, so why not capture that movement to create power?
Follow Knesset Vote Count in Real Time!
Politics junkies and sports fans alike will enjoy the new up-to-the-minute poll updates being made available for this Tuesday’s Knesset elections.
Israel Study: Maternal Stress a Plus for Fetus
Children of mothers who experienced stress during pregnancy may have increased abilities to cope with mental and physical distress in maturity, according to a study out of the Faculty of Medicine at the Technion and Ha’Emek Hospital in Afula reported by Globes.
Apps To Stay Calm
Here are 10 mental health apps to help manage stress during Chanukah and all year around.
Apple To Start Massive Israel Hiring Push
In the next few weeks, Apple’s new Israeli research and development center will launch a major hiring campaign.
Women Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
While in the secular world, one can find women-only tech associations, Zafrir notes such organizations do not exist for Orthodox women in Israel, and many people from outside the community believe the organizations servicing both frum male and female entrepreneurs are enough.
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.
Spruce Up Your Website for the Holidays
Make your website festive for the holidays with some simple graphic enhancements.
Can Brick And Mortar Stores Survive?
These are just some of the many examples of how the retail landscape is rapidly evolving. But is it too little too late?
8 Tips To Prevent Cyber Attacks On Your Business
Sure, it’s annoying for employees to remember multiple passwords. However, it makes your system more secure.
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.
Israeli Startup Helps Kids Manage Hanukkah Gelt
Just in time for Hanukkah, an Israeli startup is helping kids to handle their gelt responsibly.
Apple Makes First Israeli Acquisition
After weeks of negotiations, computer mega-giant Apple has acquired its first Israeli company, Anobit Technologies, for $390 million.