Technology

'You can use Whatsapp - but only with secular people'

Gur hasidic sect bans popular cell phone app, rules biblical injunction to honor one's father and mother not applicable to internet users.

Mainstream fields no longer relevant for next generation

Many fields of higher education are irrelevant by themselves, and need to be supplemented or replaced by a focus on technology, says MK.

Apple raises the price of apps in Israel

Apple hikes App Store prices in seven countries due to fluctuating currencies, including the Jewish state.

China and Israel create a union of tech superpowers

Partnerships range from summits and mutual investments to creating new partnered schools and universities.

Israeli white noise gadget cancels out snoring noise

New Israeli invention broadcasts real-time sound wave based on principle of destructive interference. Start-up raises $200K.

Only in Israel: 'The Great Startup Race'

Israel set to host biggest contest for startups in its history, as investments grow from 2.2 billion, to over 5 billion dollars.

Military Intelligence chief: We're already at war with Iran

Maj. Gen. Herzl Halevi warns Iran rapidly closing in on Israel's technological advantage.

Egyptian Gas Could Be Big Plus for Israel, Says Professor

The discovery of a large gas field in Egyptian waters does not mean “the end of the Israeli gas industry,” says Professor Idit Avrahami.

Star Trek Actor: Israel a 'Beautiful Part of the World'

LeVar Burton of "Star Trek" fame visits Israel, participates in education through technology conference.

Conference Deals with Adapting Education to the Internet

Four-day conference discusses learning through innovations that are beyond the screen.

Too Late for Moses: New Israeli App for Stutterers

Haifa-based startup has picked up a handful of innovation awards and has sparked interest from around the globe.

Watch: Arutz Sheva Visits Agritech 2015

Arutz Sheva visits international exhibition for agriculture technologies taking place in Tel Aviv.

Could a New Gadget Change Shabbat Observance - Forever?

Several rabbis endorse 'Kosherswitch' to allow lights on Shabbat. High-voltage project could send a current through Jewish world.

Can Technology Change the Lives of the Disabled?

Physical therapists, innovators, and technologists meet in Tel Aviv to develop problem-solving machines for the handicapped.

South Korea Eager to Expand Ties with Israel

Seoul is trying to balance its ties to Jerusalem with ties to Arab states, but wants to develop both relationships.

New Israeli App Improves Concentration with Eye-Tracking

Israeli startup behind app which uses smartphones to battle attention issues - likely the first of its kind.

Netanyahu: ICC Inquiry is Height of Hypocrisy

At his weekly Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu discusses ICC probe, Japan PM's visit and the plan to raise Israel's minimum wage.

Google Israel Chief: Israel Needs more Tech Workers

Looking for a job? If you're a programmer or computer science grad, there are plenty, said Meir Brand, head of Google's Israel office.

Police: Technology Will Help Us Beat Arab Rioting

Police said that observation balloons they have been flying over Arab neighborhoods have been very helpful in stemming violence.

Israeli Company to Manage Security of 2016 Olympic Games

ISDS chosen to serve as security integrator for 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, in a deal worth 2.2 billion dollars.

Hold That Phone! IDF Releases New Guidelines for Smartphones

Soldiers now expected to be respectful of their cell phone usage, both online and in public, in system designed to prevent security risks.

Microsoft Posed to Purchase Innovative Israeli Startup

Technology giant signs letter of intent to buy Israeli text analysis company Equivio for around $200 million.

Israel to Help Develop Elevated Hover Cars

American company to collaborate with Israel Aerospace Industries to build an elevated network of hover cars.

MIT, Brandeis, PTC in Partnerships with Israeli Schools

MIT cooperates with Ben-Gurion University, Brandeis with the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, PTC with Technion.

Has This Israeli Startup Invented a 'Sixth Sense'?

Israeli inventors reveal 'revolutionary' molecular sensor which could change the way we view the world around us.

Israeli Company Literally 'Reinvents the Wheel'

Revolutionary design enables wheelchairs to go down stairs, maneuver easily over rough terrain.

Lockheed Martin Opens in Israel

Israeli branch, in Be'er Sheva, established to support IDF and campaign to develop the Negev, CEO says.

The World is Jealous of Israel, Says Nanotechnology Leader

One day, a pill could use nanites to eliminate cancer cells from within the body without harming the body's own cell, says Rafi Koriat.

Israeli Tech: Advanced Cell Separation Technology

Arutz Sheva meets the scientists behind BioCep, an Israeli-developed advanced cell separation system.

Umoove - Control Your Mobile with Your Head

Arutz Sheva meets the creators of Umoove, a new techonlogy which can recognize and track head and eye movements.

Obama: 'Electronic Curtain' Has Fallen Over Iran

Obama: despite sanctions, the U.S. is issuing new guidelines to make it easier to provide services to Iranian people.

Israeli Technology Improves Fastest Game on Ice

Israeli technology, used in hockey rinks, improves players' critical thinking, decision making, concentration and awareness

Ultrasound Technology Advanced by Dolphins and Bats

Advances in ultrasound technology is being inspired by a new Israeli research project that studies dolphins, bats and mole rats.

Israeli Technology Keeps the Bugs Off Supermarket Shelves

Bio[pack] has developed innovative packaging got food products that keeps the bugs out - by giving them a taste of 'nature.'

eVigilo: Text Messages Instead of Sirens

eVigilo, an Israeli innovation, allows for mass alerts and notification of the population in times of crisis.

Israel: A Leading Force in the Field of Mobile Apps

The Mobile 2012 conference featured some of the most interesting and unique Israeli-made apps for your mobile phone.

Israel, World Champ in Milk Production, Helps Out S. Korea

South Korea, which has suffered a devastating outbreak of foot and mouth disease, turned to Israel for help in rebuilding dairy production.

Israeli Scientist Develops Technology to Diagnose Hearing Loss

An Israeli scientist at Tel Aviv University has developed a unique fast-track technology to diagnose hearing loss.

Expert Warns Against 'Thousands' of Cyber Attacks

Major Gen. (Res.) Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel warns that Israel could face thousands of cyber attacks during an emergency.

Motorola Executives in Israel: Want to Continue to Invest Here

Senior Motorola executives in Israel to officially launch new smartphone. "We feel strongly about the Israeli market," they say.