Israeli wine app uses AI to match personal taste preferences
MindfulGrape, a new Hebrew-language application developed by Israeli entrepreneur Tzimeret Parenski, uses artificial intelligence to help users discover wines matching their individual tastes without requiring extensive wine knowledge. The app was created after Parenski completed wine studies to better understand consumer preferences beyond traditional sommelier guidance.
Major Microsoft outage disrupts global services
Microsoft 365 services including Outlook and Teams suffered widespread outages affecting companies and governments worldwide. The tech giant acknowledged restoration efforts were not progressing as expected, with no clear timeline for resolution provided.
Global Microsoft outage disables Outlook, Teams and cloud services across 74 countries
A major global outage has disabled Microsoft’s cloud services including Outlook and Teams across 74 countries for over 12 hours, affecting courts, government offices, banks and …
Google launches faster Gemini 4 AI model with major search overhaul
Google announced Gemini 4 Hydrogen, a new AI model that is 2.5 times faster than its predecessor Gemini 3.8 Flash and reduces hallucinations by over five-fold. The company is integrating the model into its search engine in what it describes as its largest search upgrade ever, with enhanced coding capabilities and four new reasoning levels.
Nvidia CEO resignation clouds Israel tech expansion plans
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang’s unexpected departure has cast uncertainty over the chipmaker’s planned 10,000-job northern Israel campus, a significant investment expected to drive economic growth in the region. Two of Huang’s possible successors are Israeli, but the leadership transition raises questions about the company’s commitment to its Israel expansion. The move could impact Israel’s technology sector and job market.
Nvidia’s ousted CEO Jensen Huang faced fresh workplace misconduct allegations
According to Reuters reporting, former Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang conducted an intimate relationship with another company employee, following revelations of two additional affairs outside his marriage that led to his departure. The allegations emerged from sources familiar with the details, as US intelligence communities investigate one woman, Alice Huang, on suspected espionage charges related to her intelligence community connections.
Goldman Sachs leads $80m funding for Israeli cyber firm Daylight
Israeli-founded cybersecurity company Daylight has secured $80 million in funding led by Goldman Sachs. The firm was co-founded by Hagai Shapira and Eldad Rudich, who met during military service in Israel before working together at cybersecurity firm Torq. The investment marks significant backing for the Israeli cyber sector.
Reichman University reveals 23 unicorns as tech innovation hub expands
Reichman University president and founder Uriel Reichman highlighted the institution’s role in building human capital and revealed the launch of a new science park during remarks to media. The university has incubated 23 unicorn companies, demonstrating its significance as a technology and innovation centre in Israel.
Tel Aviv man arrested for AI-generated sexual harassment
A 44-year-old Tel Aviv resident was arrested for allegedly harassing and threatening women on social media using artificially-generated sexual images of them. The investigation followed multiple complaints to the Tel Aviv cyber unit and includes charges of phone harassment, threats, and sexual harassment. The case highlights emerging legal challenges around AI-manipulated imagery.
Israel must build independent AI infrastructure, warns government czar
Israel’s AI chief Erez Askal has warned that the country risks dependence on foreign technology unless it develops its own AI infrastructure, arguing independent systems are critical for energy, water, and healthcare sectors expected to run on AI within seven years. The plan requires significant government funding, though executives from tech firms like Nvidia have praised Israel’s technological progress.