Monthly Archives: February 2021

A new sports partner

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israel’s Pixellot (reported here previously) is now partnering with NBC Sports Group company SportsEngine to launch Pixellot YOU. SportsEngine’s clubs can record their games via a virtual camera operator and receive highlights for each player. It will also help coaches … Continue reading →

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Tesla launches in Israel

Posted on February 7, 2021

Tesla officially launched its official sales in Israel for its electric vehicle on a new website. It is also building a sales agency at Ramat Aviv Mall in Tel Aviv. https://www.timesofisrael.com/tesla-launches-electric-car-sales-in-israel-unveils-prices/ https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3891058,00.html

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Record exports for Intel Israel

Posted on February 7, 2021

Detailed accounts have just been released for Intel Israel. They show that the Israeli operation increased exports in 2020 by 14% to $8 billion. Intel is responsible for 14% of Israel’s hi-tech exports, and its 13,950 employees generate 2% of … Continue reading →

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Another digital health fund

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israel’s OTV (formally Olive Tree Ventures) has closed a new fund totaling $170 million. OTV focuses on digital health products that have the potential to work in different countries, make healthcare more affordable and fill gaps in overwhelmed healthcare systems. … Continue reading →

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Trade with Dubai tops $270 million

Posted on February 7, 2021

The Dubai Media office reports that since Israel and the United Arab Emirates normalized ties in September, trade between the Jewish state and Dubai has reached 1 billion dirham ($272 million). Figures for the other seven states in the UAE … Continue reading →

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Israeli scientists win an Oscar

Posted on February 7, 2021

Tel Aviv University Professor Meir Feder and Israeli startup Amimon have won a Scientific and Engineering award by the American Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Their wireless video technology plus Amimon’s chipset have made a substantial impact on … Continue reading →

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Click on real world objects

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israel’s PointMe has developed technology that can transform any object in the world into a clickable one – billboards, buildings, statues, museums, trade shows, restaurants and much more. It could transform the way we interact with things around us in … Continue reading →

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Growing saffron indoors

Posted on February 7, 2021

Israel’s Saffron Tech (part of Seedo Corp) is testing a system for growing high-quality, high-yield saffron anywhere. One of most expensive spices in the world, 90% of the world’s saffron is currently grown in Iran. Saffron Tech have licensed the … Continue reading →

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Recycling plastic and feed the world

Posted on February 7, 2021

Engineering students from Tel Aviv University have built self-watering micro farms from plastic waste. Their startup PotsFarms markets plant containers with a standalone hydroponic irrigation system made from recycled plastic bottles. They are looking to grow their budding green enterprise. … Continue reading →

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The flowering of wind energy

Posted on February 7, 2021

Dr. Daniel Farb is the inventor of the Israeli-developed Wind Tulip, now owned by Flower Turbines in the US with a Dutch subsidiary. Its main engineering team is still in Israel. The turbines are quiet, efficient and generate 50% more … Continue reading →

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