Monthly Archives: July 2020

One-second virus test

Posted on July 27, 2020

Israel’s Newsight (reported here previously) has developed a spectral signature virus test that it says identifies Covid-19 in a blood or saliva sample in less than a second. A pilot trial of the test is to be performed at Israel’s … Continue reading →

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Smarter batteries

Posted on July 27, 2020

Israeli companies are at the forefront of next generation battery development (see here). Israeli startup Addionics says it has set a new standard for Electric Vehicle (EV) rechargeable batteries. Its aim is to improve performance, mileage, lifetime, safety and charging … Continue reading →

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GPS warning – camels in the road

Posted on July 27, 2020

Israel’s SMBIT (part of Startup Negev) has developed a solar-powered collar for every Bedouin-owned camel. If a camel comes within 100 meters of a road or rail track, GPS users will receive an automatic notification, e.g. via Waze, alerting drivers … Continue reading →

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Prevents killing of male chicks

Posted on July 27, 2020

7.5 billion unwanted male chicks are hatched each year. Four Israeli companies (see here) have developed technology to prevent this – the latest, Soos, has been selected as one of 11 startup finalists in Future Food Asia 2020. https://futurefoodasia.com/ffa2020/ http://www.soos.org.il/

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A saxophone only the player can hear

Posted on July 27, 2020

Israel’s Emeo has launched the world’s first digital practice saxophone. It enables saxophonists to practice anytime, anywhere. With headphones, Emeo cannot be heard by anyone else. Variable volume through speakers; Bluetooth for wireless playing; USB to recharge. https://www.israel21c.org/ingenious-practice-saxophone-spares-the-neighbors-ears/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRwdxzylyfQ https://www.emeomusic.com/

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Apple Design Awards winner

Posted on July 27, 2020

One of the winners of this year’s Apple Design Awards was the animation app LOOOM, co-founded by Eran Hilleli, graduate of Israel’s Bezalel Academy of Art and Design. A LOOOM user as young as four can “weave” colorful animations on … Continue reading →

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Six years of tech incubation

Posted on July 27, 2020

Israel’s Elbit Systems launched its Incubit Technology Ventures accelerator at the Beersheva High-Tech Park in 2014. It has since invested in 17 startups including NewRocket, FlyWorks (hybrid drones), EchoCare, and Sealartec. 10 of the startups have signed big commercial agreements. … Continue reading →

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Redesigning the Xbox for disabled children

Posted on July 27, 2020

Microsoft Israel developed the Xbox Adaptive Controller to make Microsoft’s gaming console accessible for gamers with limited mobility. The head of R&D at Microsoft Israel personally delivered six specially adapted Xboxes to Alyn children’s rehab hospital in Jerusalem. https://www.timesofisrael.com/microsoft-israels-alyn-adapt-xbox-to-help-kids-with-disabilities-get-treatment/

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Cancer screening for France

Posted on July 27, 2020

Just 3 weeks after deploying its cancer diagnostics for the UK’s National Health Service (reported here previously), Israel’s Ibex Medical has partnered Medipath (France’s largest pathology lab network). They will implement France’s first AI-powered pathology solution for cancer detection. https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3840790,00.html

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Entertaining the elderly

Posted on July 27, 2020

Israeli singer Bat Ella and her band have been performing before and during the pandemic, at homes for the elderly all over Israel. Much of her music is Hebrew prayer set to popular music – especially uplifting at these times. … Continue reading →

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