Monthly Archives: July 2019

Amazon to launch in September

Posted on July 28, 2019

Amazon anticipate a September launch in Israel, as by then at least 100 Israeli retailers will have opened an Amazon store.  A sales campaign is to begin in August. Delivery to local customers will be provided through an Orian / … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

A picture of the nation

Posted on July 28, 2019

Positive highlights in the latest Taub Center report include rising standard of living, falling prices, more participation in labor force, low tax rates, high birth rate, improved education results, growth in hi-tech education, low cost of healthcare, reduction in poverty … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy & Business | Leave a comment

The first Israel-hosted Physics Olympiad

Posted on July 28, 2019

At the International Physics Olympiad, held in Israel for the first time, Israelis won five medals – two gold, two silver, and a bronze. The event attracted 360 students from 78 countries, including Indonesia. Israel’s Eyal Walach won a gold … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

3D design to save coral reefs

Posted on July 28, 2019

Biologists and designers from Israel’s Technion and Ben Gurion University have 3D-printed bioplastic and ceramic reefs that Red Sea fish have used to make their homes. Although Israeli corals are healthy, the new man-made reefs could support the collapsing ecosystems … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Connect with your mentors

Posted on July 28, 2019

Israel’s Haredi startup Emerj develops a machine learning-based search engine that helps international corporations connect their employees with various mentors that already work for the company. Emerj has just raised $800,000 to expand its team and operations in the U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Security for smart homes and cities

Posted on July 28, 2019

Following reports of a data breach of a smart home device platform in that exposed more than two billion records, Israel’s IXDen has launched “IXDen Smart Homes”. It is designed to protect billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices against … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Building homes with empty bottles

Posted on July 28, 2019

Here is a novel solution to the problem of non-degradable plastic bottles.  Israel’s Clicko-Brick makes interlocking, modular plastic containers. Initially used for liquids, when empty they can be recycled to build anything from children’s toys to earthquake-proof houses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTGj6A3V0As https://www.clicko-brick.com/

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

Wave energy farm

Posted on July 28, 2019

I reported previously (Apr 2015) on Israel-founded Eco Wave Power (EWP). EWP has just listed on Nasdaq First North (Stockholm). The proceeds will be used to build its first commercial wave energy farm. EWP also plans to expand its existing … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

What’s it like on the beach

Posted on July 28, 2019

The Tel Aviv municipality has launched a new app Tel Aviv-Jaffa Beaches. It provides details on all 13 Tel Aviv blue flag beaches, including wave height, water and air temperature. You can also use the app to rent sun beds, … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment

New hi-tech hub in Binyamin

Posted on July 28, 2019

A new hi-tech center, the first of its kind in Judea and Samaria, has been inaugurated. “BinyaminTech,” will host entrepreneurs and a variety of hi-tech startups. At the event the first 10 graduates of the ‘BinyaminTech Accelerator 1’ program presented … Continue reading →

Posted in Science & Technology | Leave a comment