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Microsoft raises Xbox prices as component costs keep climbing

Microsoft will raise Xbox prices on August 1, citing soaring component, storage, and memory costs. The changes come hours after Apple increased MacBook and iPad prices, and Micros…

Apple Raises Prices as AI-Driven Memory Costs Surge

Apple has raised prices on several MacBook, iPad, HomePod, and Apple TV products because AI demand has driven memory and storage chip costs sharply higher. The iPhone is not affec…

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Sends IMAX Demand Into Overdrive and Highlights Hollywood’s Split Market

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has created extraordinary demand for IMAX screenings, with tickets resold for up to 10 times face value. The article says the frenzy exposes both…

Pineapple-Enzyme Drug Tested in Global Phase 3 Trial for Chronic Leg Wounds

EscharEx, a pineapple-enzyme experimental drug, is in a phase 3 international trial for venous leg ulcers. The study is approved by Israeli, US, and European regulators and includ…

New SignalFire Report Says Software Engineers Are Least Exposed to AI Disruption

A new SignalFire report says software engineering is the least affected job category in tech’s AI shakeup. Despite broad layoffs and lower overall hiring, engineering still makes…

Apple warns iPhone theft victims not to take steps that weaken security

Apple has updated its theft guidance for iPhone owners, warning them not to add contact details to the lock screen or remove a stolen device from Find My. The company says thieves…

Apple Retains Israeli Tech Chess Crown as 92 Companies Join Record Event

Apple won The Tech Gambit 2026, Israel’s fifth straight high-tech chess championship, held at Intuit’s offices with Zscaler and featuring a record 92 companies and more than 350 p…

Xpeng P7+ Targets Tesla Model 3 With Larger EV Sedan Priced at NIS 200,000

Xpeng is launching the P7+ in Israel for about NIS 200,000, taking aim at the Tesla Model 3. The larger electric sedan offers 530 km of range, strong standard equipment and a sing…

How to Ripen an Avocado in Two Days Without It Turning Black

The article says a hard avocado can be ripened in 2 to 3 days by sealing it in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple. It warns against refrigerating it too early and gives tips…

Apple TV's 'Widow's Bay' grows from sleeper hit into a breakout horror-comedy

Widow's Bay, an Apple TV+ horror-comedy by Katie Dippold, has become a surprise hit after ending its first season last week. Starring Matthew Rhys, it follows a mayor battling a l…

FedEx Slides, Alphabet Joins the Dow as Asian Markets and Oil Turn Mixed

FedEx fell after investors focused on weaker margins despite solid quarterly results. Alphabet will enter the Dow Jones Industrial Average on June 29, replacing Verizon, while Asi…

Meta Launches New AI Glasses Lineup Focused on Fashion

Meta unveiled a new, fashion-focused AI glasses lineup in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, starting at $299 in the U.S. The company is defending its roughly 80% share of the sma…

WhatsApp rolls out a new glass-like iPhone design

WhatsApp has started rolling out a Liquid Glass redesign for iPhone users, adding floating, semi-transparent chat controls and a transparent navigation bar. The update matches iOS…

Apple rolls out iOS 27 beta 2 with Siri, RCS and Wallet refinements ahead of launch

Apple released iOS 27 beta 2 for developers, adding refinements across Siri, RCS, Wallet, Home and other apps. The public beta is expected in July, and the final release should ar…

Vegetable and Fruit Prices Plunge as Supply Surges and Demand Slows

Fruit and vegetable prices have dropped sharply in Israel as farm output rose, exports weakened and demand softened. Major chains now sell several staples for 1.9 to 2.9 shekels p…

Apple's First Foldable iPhone Moves Toward Mass Production, with Samsung Display Poised to Benefit

Apple is moving into foldable phones, with Samsung Display cleared to mass-produce screens for the first foldable iPhone. The panels are expected to come from Vietnam, under a thr…

Buying an iPhone Abroad Can Bring Hidden Compatibility Problems

Buying an iPhone abroad can save money, but different regional models may have incompatible SIM, eSIM, lock, network, or warranty terms. The article warns buyers to verify the exa…

Tim Cook Warns Apple Price Hikes Are Coming as Memory Costs Surge

Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that rising memory-chip costs may force the company to raise prices, possibly starting with the iPhone 18 in September. Analysts say AI-driven chip short…

Intel CEO praises Israeli talent, says company’s foundry push is central to growth

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan praised Israel’s entrepreneurial talent and said the country is a key focus for his investment attention. He also said Intel’s foundry business, recent Apple-…

Apple says older Watches will miss the next software update

Apple says watchOS 27 will not support several older Apple Watch models, including Series 6 through 8, the second-generation SE, and the original Ultra. The company says the new S…

India temporarily blocks Telegram over exam leak and fraud networks

India temporarily blocked Telegram nationwide after authorities linked the app to leaked medical entrance exam questions and fraud networks. Officials called it a last resort, whi…

Trump Mobile’s promised U.S.-made phone turns out to be a repackaged HTC model

Trump Mobile is now selling the T1 phone, but it is a rebadged HTC U24 Pro assembled in Florida from imported parts. The device falls well short of the company’s earlier promises…

Mixed Asian Trading as Tokyo Hits Record High

Asian markets were mixed as Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 hit a record above 72,000 and U.S. futures fell before key inflation data. The report also highlighted drops in oil, gold, and bitco…

Markets Open Weaker as Iran Talks, Fed Policy and Oil Drive Sentiment

Swarovski unveils AI binoculars that identify wildlife without internet

Swarovski Optik has introduced the AX Visio, an AI-powered binocular that can identify more than 9,000 bird species and other animals without internet access. The device also shoo…

Automakers Start Moving Away from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Major automakers are starting to move away from Android Auto and Apple CarPlay toward AI-powered in-car systems. The shift is driven by data control and electric-vehicle needs, bu…

Apple Unveils Siri AI, but Investors Stay Skeptical

Apple unveiled Siri AI at WWDC 2026, aiming to prove it can compete in artificial intelligence after delays and criticism. Shares fell about 1.9% after the event and another 2% th…

Tel Aviv Stocks Slide as Investors Brace for Geopolitical Risk and Rate Moves

Global and Israeli markets are focused on the Iran-U.S. deal, Hormuz tensions, and upcoming inflation data. Tel Aviv shares fell sharply last week, while U.S. stocks and semicondu…

CMF Delays New Phone for 2026, Citing Soaring Memory Costs

CMF will skip a new smartphone launch in 2026 because rising memory costs make a worthwhile upgrade too expensive. The Nothing sub-brand plans to release other products in the com…

Apple TV+ Sets September Premiere for Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Comedy

Apple TV+ will launch "Brothers" on September 23, an eight-episode comedy starring and executive-produced by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. The series imagines the two a…

Researchers Disclose Serious Hardware Flaw in Older Apple Devices

Paradigm Shift researchers disclosed usbliter8, a hardware vulnerability in older Apple devices including certain iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and the HomePod mini. Apple was inf…

‘Cape Fear’ Returns as a Broader, Darker Family Drama

Apple TV’s new 10-episode "Cape Fear" reimagines the story around the Bowden children, social media, and modern questions of guilt and truth. Javier Bardem stars as a new Max Cady…

Asian Markets Choppy After U.S.-Iran Talks Are Canceled in Switzerland

Asian markets traded choppily after Switzerland canceled planned U.S.-Iran talks, while Wall Street futures fell and U.S. markets were shut for Juneteenth. Chip stocks surged on I…

Five Things to Know Before Trading Opens

Markets open with tensions over canceled U.S.-Iran talks, mixed global trading, and continued pressure from the Fed’s hawkish stance. Tel Aviv, Wall Street, bonds, currencies, com…

Public broadcaster viewing rankings reveal surprise hits, with ‘Tehran’ missing from the top 10

A ranking of the public broadcaster’s 10 most-watched programs highlights “Kupa Rashit,” the absence of “Tehran,” and the strength of long-running and youth-focused titles. The ar…

Apple Signals Possible Price Increases as Component Costs Surge

Apple CEO Tim Cook said rising component costs could force Apple to raise prices soon. The increase could affect the iPhone 18 lineup, Macs, tablets, and other products, as memory…

Intel and Apple reportedly near major U.S. chipmaking deal

Donald Trump said Apple and Intel have agreed on a U.S. chipmaking partnership, though details were not disclosed. The reported deal could boost Intel, ease Apple’s reliance on TS…

Ex-Marine General Says Iran Deal Won’t End the War, Warns of Rogue Escalation

Retired U.S. Marine General John M. Jensen says the Iran war is not over despite the ceasefire understanding. He says key strategic goals were not achieved, warns of internal Iran…

Smartphones Face Historic Price Shock as Global Sales Plunge

Global smartphone sales are expected to fall sharply this year as memory-chip prices surge and supply chains are disrupted. Apple says iPhone prices will have to rise, while small…

Court Grants Sabrina Carpenter a Five-Year Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker

A court granted Sabrina Carpenter a five-year restraining order against William Applegate, 31, after she said he repeatedly tried to enter her home and attacked security. The orde…

Hawkish Fed Tone Pressures Wall Street as Asian Markets and Futures Rebound

Asian stocks were mixed, U.S. futures rose, and Wall Street looked set for a rebound after the Fed kept rates at 3.75% but sounded hawkish. The message drove Treasury yields highe…

Dacia Duster Hybrid Gets Cheaper and More Powerful, Starting at NIS 150,000

Frisbi has launched the refreshed Dacia Duster Hybrid in Israel, with prices starting at NIS 150,000. The facelift brings a stronger 155-hp powertrain, better fuel economy, and up…

Qualcomm’s AI and auto push is reviving investor interest

Qualcomm has rallied after revealing a large data center customer, but the market still values it mainly as a cheap, underappreciated smartphone chip company. Apple’s looming exit…

WhatsApp tests disappearing one-time text messages with screenshot blocking

WhatsApp is beta-testing disappearing one-time text messages on iOS and Android. The feature will block copying, forwarding, screenshots, and screen recordings, but no launch date…

Renault Symbioz launches in Israel as the cheapest European hybrid crossover

Renault has launched the Symbioz compact hybrid crossover in Israel, pricing it from 160,000 shekels. The model becomes the cheapest European hybrid crossover on the market and un…

Four easy dishes for a no-fuss Shabbat meal

Mako Food published a Shabbat menu built around four easy dishes that can be prepared in about two hours. The spread includes a herb salad, one-pot chicken thighs, crisp oven pota…

EU Battery-Removal Rules Set to Reshape Phones, Gadgets and Headphones

The European Union’s battery-replacement law will take effect on February 18, 2027, forcing many electronics sold in the bloc to allow easier battery replacement. The rule has bro…

Apple supplier adds weight to reports that base iPhone 18 will slip to 2027

Largan Precision chairman Lin En-ping said a major U.S. customer delayed one product launch to Q1 2027, reinforcing reports that Apple may push the base iPhone 18 to early 2027. T…