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Trump Administration Proposes $100,000 Fee to Restrict Skilled Worker H-1B Visas

The Trump administration is introducing a $103,000 fee on H-1B visas to limit skilled foreign workers, aiming to protect American jobs and raise billions in revenue. The move affe…

Investment Chief Sees US Bond Yields as Key Market Challenge, Recommends Diversified Portfolios

Eytan Lipkovich, CEO of Horizon Investment House, warns that rising US long-term bond yields pose significant risks to global and Israeli markets but sees current pessimism as a b…

Apple’s iOS 27 Update Fixes Key iPhone Messaging Issues for Smoother Experience

Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update will automatically resend failed messages, enable independent sending of large files, and improve message syncing between iPhones and Macs, enhancin…

Xiaomi Plans Up to 25% Price Hike on Smartphones Amid Rising Component Costs

Xiaomi is set to increase smartphone and tablet prices by up to 25% globally due to rising memory chip costs, following a sharp decline in mobile profits and shipments. The price…

Apple Plans iPhone 18 Pro Price Hike After Recent Price Cut in Israel

Apple recently cut iPhone 17 Pro prices in Israel but plans to raise prices for the iPhone 18 Pro models next month due to rising component costs. The new models may cost $100 mor…

Apple Prepares to Launch $2,000 Foldable iPhone Ultra with Large Screen and Key Trade-Offs

Israeli Election Committee Bans AI-Generated Soldier Video Amid Campaign Law Challenges

Israel's Central Elections Committee has banned a Shas party video featuring an AI-generated soldier, citing election laws prohibiting military imagery in campaigns. This highligh…

How to Maximize Your iPhone Camera Quality with Simple Settings Adjustments

iPhone users can improve photo quality by adjusting camera settings such as resolution, enabling grid and level tools, and manually setting focus and exposure during shooting.

Experts Debunk Rice and Bananas as Best Cure for Stomach Upset

The traditional BRAT diet of bananas, rice, applesauce, and prunes is no longer recommended as the best treatment for stomach illnesses due to its nutritional limitations. Experts…

Prophet Amos Condemns Social Injustice in Ancient Israel, Echoing Modern Struggles

Nathan Zehavi revisits the ancient prophet Amos’s denunciation of social injustice in Israel nearly 2,800 years ago, highlighting his critique of wealth disparity, judicial corrup…

Old Money Dominates Miami’s Elite Indian Creek Country Club Amidst Billionaire Rivalries

Miami’s Indian Creek Country Club excludes billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg despite their wealth, highlighting social gatekeeping. Meanwhile, Apple settles a $10 m…

Apple Music to Label Songs Created Using Artificial Intelligence for Transparency

Apple Music will soon label songs and other content created with AI, requiring creators to disclose AI use. Over a third of monthly uploads are AI-generated, but AI music accounts…

Google Fitbit Air Smart Band Offers Comfort but Lacks Full Support in Israel

Google's Fitbit Air smart band offers a lightweight, affordable fitness tracking option with excellent comfort and battery life but lacks official support and premium features in…

Apple Cuts iPhone 17 Pro Prices in Israel Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch

Apple has lowered prices of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max in Israel by about $90 amid rising component costs, ahead of the iPhone 18 launch.

Apple Launches Israeli Website for Users to Claim Compensation Over iPhone Slowdown Case

Apple has launched an official Israeli website allowing users to claim compensation from a 10 million shekel settlement over the iPhone slowdown case. Eligible users must own cert…

Warm Apple Crumble with Cinnamon Recipe Offers Simple, Delicious Dessert

This simple apple crumble recipe combines cinnamon-spiced apples with a crispy oat topping, baked until golden and served warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Apple Plans Exclusive Camera Upgrades for iPhone 18 Pro Max, Breaking Model Parity

Apple plans to give the iPhone 18 Pro Max exclusive camera upgrades, including enhanced optical zoom and advanced prism technology, breaking the usual parity with the iPhone 18 Pr…

Apple Accidentally Reveals Next-Gen AirPods With Camera and Visual Intelligence Feature

Apple accidentally revealed new AirPods with a camera and Visual Intelligence feature in a macOS 26.7 video. The AirPods will help Siri provide contextual information by capturing…

Sky Fund Explores Selling Control of Icon Group, Owner of iDigital in Israel

Sky Investment Fund is exploring selling its controlling stake in Icon Group, Israel's official Apple distributor and owner of iDigital. The company has shown strong financial rec…

Hackers Exploit macOS Screen Sharing Flaw to Install Cryptocurrency Miners

A critical macOS Screen Sharing vulnerability has been exploited to gain remote control and install Monero miners on Macs. Apple patched the flaw in early August, but unpatched sy…

Apple Plans Early Launch for iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and First Foldable iPhone Ultra

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and its first foldable iPhone Ultra early, with other models arriving in spring 2027. The Pro models may featur…

Google Enhances Pixel 11 Face Unlock to Work Better in Low Light Conditions

Google has improved the Pixel 11 series' Face Unlock to better recognize faces in low light without using infrared hardware. The update enhances speed, security, and accuracy comp…

Pazis Family Secures Control of Israeli Pharma Distributor Novolog After Boardroom Battle

Novolog, an Israeli pharmaceutical logistics and healthcare company, faced a boardroom battle in 2026 when the Pazis family fought to maintain control after a failed sale attempt…

Apple Plans September Launch for iPhone 18 Pro Models and First Foldable iPhone

Apple plans to launch the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, plus its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Ultra, in September with new features and higher prices. The standard iPhone 18 mod…

Apple Warns of Advanced Spyware Attacks Targeting iPhone Users Worldwide

Apple has alerted iPhone users in 110 countries about potential advanced spyware attacks, urging vigilance and protective actions. These alerts target highly sophisticated, govern…

Apple Plans Foldable iPhone Ultra and New Devices for 2024-2027 Launches

Apple will launch the iPhone 18 series next month, including a foldable iPhone Ultra, AirPods Ultra, and a new MacBook Ultra by 2027. The foldable phone features a 7.7-inch intern…

Israel Faces Renewed Political Battle Over Voting Rights for Citizens Abroad Ahead of 2026 Elections

Since a 1965 sailors' strike demanding voting rights abroad, Israel has grappled with extending electoral participation to its 550,000 citizens living overseas. Ahead of the 2026…

Google Unveils Pixel 11 Series Highlighting AI Focus Amid Price Hikes

At its annual event in New York, Google unveiled the Pixel 11 series featuring AI-focused Tensor G6 chips, a new foldable model, and the Pixel Tag tracker. The lineup includes adv…

Lithuanian Rabbi’s Life Story Inspires 1980s Jewish Educational Computer Games

In the 1980s, the Jewish organization Gesher developed four educational computer games for Apple II, inspired by the life of Rabbi Tuvia Gefen, a Lithuanian-born rabbi who settled…

Lightricks Launches AI Video Spin-Off LTX with New Licensing Model for Startups

Israeli company Lightricks launches LTX, an AI video model spin-off focused on robotics and real-time avatars, with a new licensing model allowing startups under $10 million reven…

Apple’s Market Value Hits $5 Trillion Despite Minimal AI Investment

Apple, known for its conservative approach, has reached a $5 trillion market value despite minimal AI investment and avoiding major layoffs. Analyst Nir Orgad explains Apple’s str…

Climate Change Gradually Alters Taste and Texture of Fruits and Vegetables

Climate change is gradually altering the taste, texture, and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables worldwide, with apples, peaches, and wine grapes becoming sweeter but less…

Ofir-SouthUp Ventures Launches $30 Million Fund to Boost Western Negev Tech Investments

Ofir-SouthUp Ventures, named after the late Ofir Livshtein, launches a $20-30 million fund to invest in tech companies in Israel's Western Negev. The fund, backed by kibbutzim, en…

Google Launches Pixel Tag to Compete with Apple AirTag in Lost Item Tracking

Google announced the Pixel Tag on August 12, 2026, a new item-tracking device to rival Apple’s AirTag. Available November 11 for $29, it uses UWB and Bluetooth 6.0 for precise loc…

Apple Settles Religious Discrimination Suit for $150,000 Over Sabbath Work Dispute

Apple will pay $150,000 to settle a U.S. EEOC lawsuit alleging religious discrimination against a Jewish employee who was fired after refusing to work on the Sabbath at a Virginia…

Apple Introduces AI-Powered iMessage Feature to Streamline Tasks in iOS 27

Apple's iOS 27 update adds AI features to iMessage that suggest reminders and enable smart photo searches, helping users manage tasks and images more efficiently within chats.

Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund Posts Record $184 Billion Profit in First Half of 2024

Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund posted a record $184.3 billion profit in the first half of 2024, driven by gains in Asian tech stocks and new investments including a stake in Space…

Apple Releases Unexpected New Beta Versions for iOS 26 and macOS Amid iOS 27 Development

Apple unexpectedly released new beta versions for iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1, and macOS 26.6.2 alongside iOS 27 Beta 5, focusing on bug fixes and security updates while continuing…

Apple Plans First Foldable iPhone Launch in September Alongside New Devices

Apple will introduce its first foldable iPhone in September 2026 alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watches, and other devices, marking a major design shift. The foldable phon…

Israel Faces Security Challenges and Unfulfilled Promises Ahead of 2026 Elections

Ahead of the 2026 elections, Israel faces a transformed security landscape after the October 7 massacre and prolonged warfare. Despite military successes against Hamas and Hezboll…

Israeli Court Orders Millions in Compensation to Injured Gymnasts Against Wingate and Sports Bodies

Two former Israeli national gymnasts won a lawsuit against the Gymnastics Association, Wingate Institute, and Olympic Committee for neglecting their health, resulting in shoulder…

Apple Develops iPhone Feature to Verify Photos Are Taken by Real Cameras

Apple is introducing a new iPhone feature called Apple Reference Image to verify that photos were taken by a real camera, not generated by AI. The system embeds unique camera hard…

WhatsApp Develops Floating Search Button to Simplify iPhone Chat Navigation

WhatsApp is developing a floating search button for iPhone chats that appears when scrolling up, simplifying the search for old messages without leaving the chat. The feature is i…

Israel Reports Slight Drop in Corporate Bankruptcy Filings Amid Rise in Individual Cases in 2025

Israel's 2025 insolvency report shows a 35% drop in corporate bankruptcy filings but a 10.5% rise in individual cases, with new systems improving creditor payments and legislative…

Google Cloud Launches AI Feature to Automate Gmail and Calendar Management

Google Cloud has launched an AI feature that automates Gmail and Google Calendar management by drafting replies and scheduling events. Users with paid accounts can set scheduled c…

Security Flaws in Cheap Kids' GPS Watches Allow Hackers to Track and Spy

A security study found that cheap GPS watches for children are vulnerable to hacking, allowing strangers to track, spy, and listen to kids. Experts recommend buying devices from r…

Apple’s iOS 27 Update Ends Annoying iPhone Internet Dropouts

Apple’s iOS 27 update will fix the common issue of iPhones losing internet when switching from Wi-Fi to cellular networks by enabling instant, automatic transitions. Beta testers…

Apple May Raise iPhone 17 Prices in US Starting August 10

Apple may raise iPhone 17 prices in the US starting August 10, according to a leak on Weibo. The change currently applies only to the US, with no global price adjustments reported…