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Monthly Archives: April 2017
Mexico’s 4th biggest investor
Israel is Mexico’s biggest investor, after the USA, Spain and Germany. Direct Investment in 2016 from Israeli ventures rose from $900 million to over $2 billion – beating Canada and Japan. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-investment-in-mexico-tops-2-billion-marking-new-high/
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The plane from Spain
The numbers of passengers flying with Air Europa between Madrid and Tel Aviv have soared by 47% since January. The airline already added an extra flight in June last year (reported here) and is now adding another two extra flights … Continue reading
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Study for a degree in Israel
Israel’s Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya is launching Israel’s first BA program in Entrepreneurship in October (in English). Alternatively, the Jerusalem College of Technology offers a BSc in Computer Science (English) or BA degree course in Business Administration (partly in … Continue reading
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Mighty Sesame goes from strength to strength
I reported previously (Jul 15) on Israel’s Rushdi Foods and its Mighty Sesame tahini. Rushdi has now launched the ready-to-use, long shelf-life, vegan, natural, organic, sustainable, no additives, high-protein, gluten-free tahini in the UK. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ready-to-use-organic-tahini-launches-at-whole-foods-300406922.html https://www.youtube.com/embed/gEZqn4MwA68?rel=0
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Apple buys Israeli face-recognition security startup
Apple Inc. has acquired Israeli cybersecurity startup RealFace – whose facial recognition technology can be used to authenticate users. Its Pickeez app automatically chooses the user’s best photos. This is Apple’s fourth acquisition in Israel. http://www.timesofisrael.com/apple-buys-israels-facial-recognition-firm-realface-report/
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From garbage dump to energy resource
I’ve reported previously (four times) on Israel’s Hiriya garbage dump that is now an environmental park. Hiriya’s Refuge Derived Fuel (RDF) plant has just been launched, processing 1,500 tons of waste every day, to produce energy for the nearby Nesher … Continue reading
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Mind your backs
I reported previously (here and here) on the wearable muscle-training device from Israel’s Upright that helps you develop good posture and prevent back pain. Trials at Ernst & Young improved posture and decreased back pain, resulting in employees being more … Continue reading
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Sign with your watch
Researchers at Ben Gurion and Tel Aviv Universities have developed a smartwatch application capable of verifying handwritten signatures by gathering data from a person’s wrist movement during the signing process. You need to (temporarily at least) put the watch onto … Continue reading
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Collision protection for 4,500 NYC hire cars
4,500 for-hire vehicles in New York City will feature vision sensors and technologies from Israel’s Mobileye (now part of Intel) to identify potential dangerous scenarios in real time, and alert drivers about impending collisions, giving them time to react. http://www.timesofisrael.com/mobileye-installs-anti-crash-tech-on-nyc-cars/
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Israel’s tallest building approved
Tel Aviv has given the go-ahead for a 100-floor skyscraper to be built in the vicinity of Tel Aviv’s central railway station. It will be Israel’s tallest building. http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israels-tallest-planned-building-approved-1001181770
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