Israeli-developed Hermes 450 unmanned aircraft are being tested by farmers in North Dakota.  The images from on-board cameras will provide a real-time aerial view of how their fields are progressing, allowing them to make fast agricultural management decisions. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-elbit-brings-drone-tech-to-north-dakota-farmers/

Protect your GPS system.  Israel’s Focus Telecom has developed GPSDome – the first low-cost protection against GPS jammers. GPS jamming is used by rogue governments and criminals to disrupt industry and security.  GPSDome’s algorithms streamline the deflection of radio-frequency interference … Continue reading →

Israel’s Mobilibuy has developed a free, simple to use, iOS and Android app that allows users to scan product images from magazines or screens and then instantly buy the product. The app is now available for download and is compatible … Continue reading →

Israeli music platform Utab has developed an algorithm that can analyze a chord from a recording of any song in just 15 seconds. It simplifies the task of finding the most accurate chords to play. https://www.utab.com/about http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-utabs-algorithm-enhances-music-information-retrieval-1001123629

Israel’s Evogene has demonstrated the ability of certain proteins to act against pest insects.  These can be developed into new varieties of insect-resistant seeds or as spray-able bio-insecticides. http://www.evogene.com/News-Events/Press-Releases/2016/Evogene-and-Marrone-Bio-Innovations-Disclose-Positive-Results-in-Insect-Control-Collaboration-

I reported previously (March 27) on Israel’s SkyFi and its project to launch a network of tiny satellites to bring the Internet to remote parts of the planet.  Here is more info of Israeli satellite developments.  Also a new video … Continue reading →

The Israeli app Sidekix is marketed as the fun way to find your way – without a car.  The urban on-foot navigation app customizes routes based on the interests and needs of its users. http://nocamels.com/2016/06/sidekix-app-tailors-navigation-interests/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJqdnnKrTps