Video games
Terror groups groom and recruit children online, exploiting Roblox, Discord, and Minecraft - NYT
Counterterrorism experts say the speed of online recruitment is outpacing government response, as some minors shift between ideologies, from white supremacism to jihadist content.
Gaming: Israel's digital success story excluded from the Start-Up Nation narrative - opinion
Navigating the digital world: A parent’s guide to online safety - opinion
Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again until at least November 2026, Rockstar confirms
Survey of teens in the gaming world reports on serious dangers
A new survey in Israel shows that teens playing online games may be exposed to inappropriate and violent content.
Simulation glitch: Woman appears ‘stuck in time’ in viral TikTok
The clip has people questioning their belief in reality.
Israeli gamers to compete in Saudi Arabia under Israeli flag
The Saudi government wrote a letter saying all participants would be allowed in, without mentioning Israelis.
Excessive gaming dented this man's skull
A gamer was horrified after he shaved his head during a live broadcast and discovered that a dent had formed in his skull - exactly in the area where the headset arch is located.
Is pornography causing a drop in testosterone levels?
Low testosterone affects about 2% of men, with symptoms ranging from depression, body hair loss and decreased libido to fertility problems and low sperm count.
13-year-old girl in China spent parents' life savings on mobile games
From January to May, the girl had spent approximately $16,800 on purchasing game accounts and an alarming $30,000 on in-game purchases.
Sonic the Hedgehog creator sentenced to 2.5 years in prison
The main developer of behind the classic video game franchise Sonic the Hedgehog has been found guilty of insider trading.
'The Sims' video game adds Jewish foods, a longtime request of Jewish players
On Tuesday, the developers released an update focused on one family of characters, the Calientes. But it also added Jewish foods that some users had mounted an extended campaign to secure.
What is Israel's role in the global gaming industry?
Xsolla President Chris Hewish talks about the biggest trends in gaming, cultural differences between American and European gamers, and how Israel fits into the global gaming market.
Is online gaming good for your mental health? - study
The researchers found that the size and quality of a social network directly impacted depressive episodes. Online social networks enabled people to find support in coping with their problems.
