The rise of free access models across digital platforms
From streaming and gaming to software and social media, free-access models are reshaping digital platforms by turning broad user adoption into advertising, data, and premium revenue.
Tech & Start Ups
US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic
Oracle employees received 6 AM email: 'Today is your last day at work'
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen appointed president of Quantum X Labs advisory board
AI poses a less dramatic threat than in movies like 'Terminator,' but cannot be ignored - analysis
Absent some kind of new major regulatory campaign, experts are debating whether the next phase of potential AI messes will only hurt more but will still be "in time" to prevent meltdowns.
OpenAI, Anthropic’s openness on risks is encouraging, but AI holds promise, Technion prof. says
"It's encouraging when the people leading the development of this technology speak openly about the risks, but we should remind ourselves of the benefits it offers,” said Professor Yaniv Romano.
What online platform users expect in 2026: From faster payments to smarter platforms
Faster payments, stronger security, personalization, and transparency are becoming key factors in shaping the user experience across digital platforms in 2026.
Israeli AI startup Buildots completes $130m. funding round
Israeli company Buildots combines AI and computer vision at construction sites, targeting an international market on track to reach a value of about $1.4 trillion.
Human factor still key: Nvidia, Palantir share results of first AI-managed critical supply chain
The company explained that the time spent on projects improved, but there were still human interactions that the AI couldn't replicate with its algorithm.
What are acoustic wall panels? WoodUpp panels pair oak slats with a felt backing that absorbs echo
WoodUpp’s acoustic wall panels combine Nordic-inspired design with sound absorption, helping reduce echoes and create more comfortable, clearer spaces.
Yossi Sagol enters nuclear energy: Invests in ARCVIA
The company develops small modular nuclear power plants (SMRs) in the US. The investment comes amid a surge in demand for continuous electricity for data centers.
The new and surprising investment by Assi Cohen and Lior Suchard
Israeli company Huskeys celebrates a major funding round that attracted not only the world’s largest private equity firm, but also local entertainment stars.
Haifa startup HydroSight raises $5 million in seed round
Israeli startup HydroSight raises $5 million to develop AI-powered seabed mapping technology for ports, energy companies and other maritime infrastructure operators.
Shaping the future of aerospace
The Technion calls for nominations for the newly established Max and Desiree Blankfeld Prize for Transformative Innovation in Aerospace.
