Monthly Archives: September 2017

Israeli drones deliver goods in Reykjavik

I reported previously (Sep 2015) about Israeli startup Flytrex’s claims to be the world’s first delivery drone that operates over the cloud.  Now Flytrex has launched in Iceland what it says is the world’s first commercial food delivery route based … Continue reading

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The best cybersecurity product for cars

I reported previously on Israel’s Karamba Security which protects cars against hacking attempt to alter its factory settings. Karamba’s CarWall was unanimously awarded 2017 Best Auto Cybersecurity Product/Service by TU-Automotive. http://m.futurecar.com/article-1089-1.html  https://www.karambasecurity.com/product

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To catch a (data) thief

Israeli startup ITsMine has developed technology to protect companies against internal and external data theft. CEO Kfir Kimhi explained his product on ILTV News. Hackers trying to encrypt, copy, change or delete data are immediately blocked. https://www.youtube.com/embed/5nS2zEu93V0?rel=0

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Protecting things in the Internet of Things

Israeli-managed Armis has launched its unique security platform that lets enterprises eliminate their IoT (Internet of Things) security blind spots. Armis’s team includes Technion graduates and former members of Israeli Cyber Intelligence Unit 8200. https://www.armis.com/armis-june-2017-announcement/ https://www.armis.com/about-us/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/c2wbYK8MEP4?rel=0

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Science on tap

The Weizmann Institute held its annual “Science on Tap” night where about 60 leading scientists and outstanding PhD students gave informal science talks on the same day, same hour – in bars and cafes around Tel Aviv. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rpGh0-7nnys?rel=0 https://wis-wander.weizmann.ac.il/science-culture/science-tap-2017

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Advertise in ice cubes

Israeli startup Icebow seeks to revolutionize chunks of frozen water by branding them with company logos and images. The technology provides a cool, new way for brands to engage with customers, embossing ads and designs at the center of the … Continue reading

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Help for Austin and Dallas

Israeli humanitarian aid organizations IsraAID and iAID have gone to Texas to help residents of Austin and Dallas suffering from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.  IsraAID will offer trauma counseling and help clean up debris and salvage belongings from flooded … Continue reading

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More special IDF soldiers

I reported previously (three times) on Israelis with cerebral palsy who applied to and were accepted into the Israel Defense Forces.  Here is a 4th “Special in Uniform” – Lotan Aroch, who has just completed her 18 months’ service in … Continue reading

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Trauma support for Houston

The Israel Rescue Coalition has just flown a team of the United Hatzalah Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit to Houston, Texas. It is led by Jerusalem therapist Miriam Ballin, a Haredi woman who founded the pioneering psychological first aid unit. … Continue reading

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Wheelchairs for Vietnamese children

Israel’s Embassy in Vietnam is donating 100 innovative wheelchairs especially designed for children with disabilities. The Embassy used the budget for Israeli Independence Day celebrations to buy the lightweight wheelchairs from Israel’s “Wheelchairs of Hope.” http://haifadiarist.blogspot.co.il/2017/08/wheelchairs-of-hope-in-vietnam.html

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