Monthly Archives: July 2018

Defending the Internet of Things

Israel’s NanoLock Security has unveiled what it markets as “the industry’s most comprehensive lightweight, unbreakable security and management platform purpose-built for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Connected Devices ecosystem”.  (The old NanoLock was renamed Nobio.) https://www.nanolocksecurity.com/Solution https://www.nobio.com/

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Technion inaugurates satellite ground station

I reported previously (14th Jan) that Israel’s Technion Institute is aiming to launch 3 nanosatellites into orbit in late 2018. Israel’s Orbit Communications has just completed building the Technion’s Adelis ground station for monitoring these satellites. An excellent video. http://orbit-cs.com/?news=orbit-salutes-israels-technion-inauguration-first-satellite-ground-station … Continue reading

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Powering telecom towers in Kenya

I reported recently (17th Jun) on Israel’s Gencell Energy which makes fuel cell-based solutions to create emission-free electricity. Kenyan telecom company Adrian Group Kenya is installing Gencell’s fuel cells to replace the diesel generators powering 800 cell towers in rural … Continue reading

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Reducing phosphorus pollution in Brazil

Trials prove that Rootella BR mycorrhizal inoculant from Israel’s Groundwork BioAg increases phosphorus absorption of crops, increases yield, reduces fertilizer wastage and its polluting runoff. Rootella BR has just been commercially registered in Brazil. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rootella-br-becomes-first-mycorrhizal-inoculant-registered-for-commercial-use-in-brazil-300664053.html http://groundworkbioag.com/ https://www.youtube.com/embed/hjDxDBWVFws?rel=0

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Motivating you to practice

I’ve reported previously (see here) about Israel’s Tonara and its interactive app to help learn how to play and practice a musical instrument. In the latest version (360), the teacher can assign practice sessions of either time or musical pieces, … Continue reading

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A personal trainer in your ears

The VI wireless earphones from Israel’s VI Technologies provide you with a real-time fitness coach, biometrics (heart rate, SPO2 rate, speed and step rate) and premium sounding music in time with your step rate. The company, previously known as LifeBeam … Continue reading

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Saving motorcyclist lives

Motorcycle crash fatalities are nearly 28 times higher than for car crash occupants. Israel’s Ride Vision has developed collision aversion technology (CAT), giving any motorcyclist 360-degree predictive vision protection. Ride Vision has just raised $2.5 million of funds. https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-motorcycle-360-vision-co-ride-vision-raises-25m-1001241425 https://www.youtube.com/embed/tnOdNWp_33A?rel=0

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The Aliya Initiative – training for hi-tech jobs

The Aliya Initiative is a free, four-day workshop in Tel Aviv that provides Olim (immigrants) with the necessary skills to join the Israeli startup scene. The initiative of Israeli venture capital firm Aleph VC helps find work for immigrants, plus … Continue reading

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The first Israeli President to host Arab policewomen

Israeli President Rivlin made history when he hosted 29 Muslim and Christian Arab policewomen at his Residence. Over the past two years, 728 Arabs have joined the Israeli police force, including 74 women, of whom nearly 50 are Muslim. https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Presence-of-Arab-women-in-Israel-Police-increasing-560481

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Israelis help find missing boys in Thailand cave

Two Israeli rescuers voluntarily joined the international effort to reach 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped for more than a week in a flooded cave in Thailand. The Israelis brought innovative radios from Israel’s Maxtech networks that enabled the … Continue reading

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