Monthly Archives: April 2019

Augmented Reality in the classroom

Posted on April 7, 2019

Researchers at Israel’s Ben Gurion University have developed a prototype to bring augmented reality (AR) into mathematics and science instruction. Students wearing special glasses can view objects overlaid with graphs, symbols and tables describing their movement in real time. https://in.bgu.ac.il/en/pages/news/augmenting_reality.aspx

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Test site for future city tech

Posted on April 7, 2019

Tel Aviv’s CityZone project is a mini-city-within-the-city at the 20-acre Atidim High-Tech Park. It is where advanced technological solutions for smart city ventures are vetted and tested. The project is run in partnership between Atidim, the Tel Aviv Municipality, and … Continue reading →

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Supermarket scanning without mistakes or theft

Posted on April 7, 2019

I reported previously (Aug 2016) on the supermarket shopping scanning system from Israel’s SuperSmart. The system uses cameras, sensors and AI algorithms and is installed at Israeli chain Osher Ad. Walmart abandoned its own system and is now looking at … Continue reading →

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Zeroing in on refined sugar

Posted on April 7, 2019

Israel’s Gat foods has launched Fruitlift, a real-fruit-based ingredient that can replace refined sugars in RTE (Ready to Eat) breakfast cereals. Fruitlift offers a wide range of fruits and can either give a fruity flavor or can be blended into … Continue reading →

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A better-connected tomorrow

Posted on April 7, 2019

I reported previously (see here) on the Artificially Intelligent smartphone service called “Eve” from Israel’s TechSee that resolves technical problems from a distance.  Here are two new entertaining videos from TechSee that demonstrate this exciting innovative technology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekCHKZciqeI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA42SlO20ak

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Empowering Druze women

Posted on April 7, 2019

The Beyahad (“together”) program at Ono Academic College provides aspiring Druze women with the opportunity to advance their professional careers while maintaining their traditional lifestyle. Israel has female Druze researchers, engineers and doctors and the program aims to encourage more. … Continue reading →

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Israel opens embassy in Rwanda

Posted on April 7, 2019

After years of diplomatic ties, Israel has opened its first embassy in Rwanda. Israeli Ambassador to Rwanda Ron Adam presented his credentials to Rwandan President Paul Kagame in February. Rwanda’s national airline, RwandAir, is expected to start direct flights to … Continue reading →

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Free transportation so everyone can vote

Posted on April 7, 2019

All buses and trains between Israeli cities will be free of charge on Election Day (April 9th). The aim is to give everyone the opportunity to vote, even those far away from their designated voting station.  The cost for this … Continue reading →

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The world’s largest accessible historical site

Posted on April 7, 2019

I reported previously (10th Mar) that Jerusalem had spent millions of shekels on improving the Old City, including access to the sites.  The work has paid off, making Jerusalem the largest accessible historical site in the world.  There is even … Continue reading →

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What goes around, comes around

Posted on April 7, 2019

Four years ago, Palestinian Arabs Imad and Ayoub rescued Dr. Eitan and his son when they accidentally drove into a PA village and were attacked by a mob. Recently, Imad’s sister-in-law was severely injured in a vehicle accident. Dr Eitan … Continue reading →

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