Technology

Deep-tech nation: Israel’s strategic imperative - opinion

As global innovation shifts from software speed to scientific depth, Israel’s greatest advantage is hiding in plain sight.

|ByDROR BIN, CEO, ISRAEL INNOVATION AUTHORITY
Israel Innovation CEO Dror Bin.
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We tested a robotic vacuum that also cleans your sofas

Anker made a re-entry into the robotic vacuum market. We received for review an interesting hybrid device: a robotic vacuum whose docking station also doubles as an upholstery cleaning kit.

|ByNIV LILIEN
IN THE next battle space, intrusion can come without warning: ‘zero-click’ tools can penetrate a device without user action, turning everyday technology into an intelligence target. Radiant Research Labs, led by ex-IDF intelligence experts, has already produced 10 major cyber and technological tools

Israel’s zero-click future: How cyber veterans are reinventing offensive intelligence

MILITARY AFFAIRS: Radiant cyber firm, led by former IDF experts, moves under the radar with advanced tech tools, securing contracts in Western intelligence.

|ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
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For approximately $2B: Apple acquires a secret Israeli start-up

Apple completes one of its largest-ever acquisitions, buying Israel’s Q.AI, developer of facial expression analysis and “silent speech” technology, aiming to close gaps with Meta, Google, and OpenAI.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL

Cuty AI: The all-in-one platform that's replacing your entire creative toolbox

FEBRUARY 6, 2026ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ
“Amid this technological revolution, Cuty AI has emerged as a compelling all-in-one creative platform.”

Russian cyborg pigeon drones begin real-world testing phases, sparking concern over military misuse

While the company insists its mission is purely to serve utilities, logistics, agriculture, and emergency response, the potential to adapt the technology for military use is hard to ignore.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026BySHIR PERETS

Protecting journalists and public figures: WhatsApp launches new update

Aiming to tackle cyberattacks, WhatsApp joins Google and Apple by introducing an option to secure accounts more strongly. The feature will be available to all users in the coming weeks.

FEBRUARY 5, 2026ByMAARIV ONLINE
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Verification codes and customer support made simple

FEBRUARY 4, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
Customer support agent with headset verifying code.

SpaceX acquires xAI as IPO Nears

FEBRUARY 4, 2026ByTAMI DEMSKY
SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI aims to consolidate AI and space technologies and strengthen its position ahead of a potential IPO.

Nvidia CEO: 'The implications of building AI infrastructure in Israel are profound'

Huang, the founder and CEO of Nvidia, is considered one of the most influential figures in today's global AI economy.

FEBRUARY 4, 2026ByNIV LILIEN/WALLA!
Huang at the ACM/IEEE Supercomputing Conference in 2018.

Google upgrades Chrome: Gemini will become a personal agent

Google is turning Chrome into a smart agent with the “Auto Browse” feature, which will independently perform tasks for you such as booking flights and shopping.

FEBRUARY 4, 2026ByYINON BEN SHUSHAN
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Somaliland moves toward Israel trade pact, signals access to lithium and minerals

Following Israeli recognition, Somaliland is seeking a trade and investment deal and has signaled willingness to offer access to key mineral resources.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByREUTERS
The flag of Somaliland is seen during a campaign rally of the main opposition party Waddani in Hargeisa on November 8, 2024, ahead of the 2024 Somaliland presidential election.

Israeli startup ORION raises $32 million in Series A round, with investments from IBM, Norwest

PICO Venture Partners, Lama Partners, and others who had already invested in the company during the seeding round participated in this Series A round alongside IBM and Norwest.

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
ORION Security Closes $32 million in funding.

Beyond the cockpit: How aerospace engineering is revolutionizing consumer hardware

FEBRUARY 3, 2026ByTAMI DEMSKY
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