Technology

Ahead of Passover: iDigital expands its trade-in program for Mac and iPad computers

The chain is launching a holiday upgrade promotion, allowing customers to trade in old devices – including PCs and Android smartphones – for significant credit toward a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

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Global startups at SOSA’s NYC Innovation Center in Chelsea.

Turning innovation into impact

“ This release marks a significant shift in the company’s business model.”

Arm’s first chip marks a shift in its business model

Sigal Gillmore, chief human resources officer at Check Point Software Technologies

Sigal Gillmore on leadership, resilience and AI: The questions shaping Check Point’s future


Artisan Technologies & Eli Yaaqov on robotics transforming e-commerce

Advanced robotic cinematography and AI assisted workflows are reshaping product storytelling for global retailers.

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From medicine to coding: The Israeli initiative connecting sound, AI, and social impact

MusicTech is a new field where sound serves not just music but also medical, communication, mechanical, and environmental purposes – from health to fire prevention – with Israel leading.

Dibb Abu Ganimah, entrepreneur of Darbuka AI Powered Drum.

Also in Hebrew: Google launches personalized music creation in Gemini

Google unveils a new AI model in Gemini that turns text, images and video into original music tracks with custom melody and lyrics in seconds, including a Hebrew beta version.

Google Gemini

Snapchat launches paid subscriptions: A new revenue model for content creators

The social network announced the launch of a subscription service that will allow creators to offer exclusive content and an ad-free experience to fans in exchange for a monthly payment.

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NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang to visit Israel in April

Huang will be the second major US tech figure to visit Israel this spring, several weeks after Elon Musk's planned visit.

Huang at the ACM/IEEE Supercomputing Conference in 2018.

After years of waiting: The beloved feature from the iPhone lands on Android

A new beta keyboard adds full cursor control via long press on the space bar, enabling movement in any direction – especially helpful for large and foldable phone users.

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US warns Syria against using Chinese telecom technology over national security concerns

The message was conveyed during an unreported meeting between a US State Department team and the Syrian Communications Minister, Abdulsalam Haykal, in San Francisco.

A long exposure shows people visiting the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) at the Shanghai World Expo and Convention Center in Shanghai on July 28, 2025.

On the way to a change: WhatsApp stories will receive a central place in a new design

A new beta version of WhatsApp presents a significant change in the interface: Status updates of the closest contacts will appear in a dedicated row at the top of the chats list.

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Xiaomi expands TV operations in Israel with a new series

Hamilton Group launches in Israel the Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED series for 2026 – with QD-MiniLED screens, high refresh rates, and full Google TV support in Hebrew. Price: Starting at NIS 2,590.

Xiaomi TV S Pro Mini LED

The book on Apple is already number one on Amazon

Ahead of the tech giant's jubilee celebrations, veteran journalist David Pogue reveals a first look at "Apple: The First 50 Years."

Apple: The First 50 Years