New programs on I24News
The new program lineup on the English language Israeli TV station I24News includes “Innovation Nation” at 9pm (Israel time) on Tues eves (14:00 EST). It says it will highlight Israel’s renowned startup scene and the region’s most inspiring technological breakthroughs.
Checking for suspicious behavior
Israeli cybersecurity Reflectiz is a behavioral analysis mechanism that simulates human user actions. This system continuously monitors all activities and behaviors of website components. By establishing what constitutes normal behavior, it can detect deviations that pose security risks.
Autonomous AI defense startup
Israel’s Skyforce has developed AI software that transforms manually controlled defense platforms into fully autonomous multi-platform operations involving large numbers of low-cost, units. It also can be deployed in agriculture, healthcare, and other non-military areas.
Batty discovery
Prof. Nachum Ulanovsky took his entire Weizmann Institute lab to “bat island” near Zanzibar to record the activity of fruit bats. His team discovered that bats brains have an internal “global compass”. Head-direction neurons consistently point in the same direction across the entire island,
Firedome snuffs out fires
Israel’s FireDome (see previously) has demonstrated its automated ability to detect, target and extinguish spot fires in real-world conditions, marking what experts say could be a major breakthrough in wildfire response. It can protect lives, property, and critical assets before responders arrive.
A voice-activated air purifier
South Korea’s SK Networks and SK Magic have adopted the sound isolation tech developed by Israel’s Kardome (see previously) to launch NAMUHX, a robot that combines air purification with advanced voice interaction.
More security for automobiles
Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, will deliver comprehensive security services for the automotive sector using the EVSec platform created by Israel’s C2A Security (see previously).
Superfood from rotten apples
Latest news of the project (see previously) to turn discarded apples into a nutritious powder with an apple cider vinegar by-product. The project recently received a 3 million shekel grant from the Israel Innovation Authority to advance development and fund pilot-scale production.
Technion UK trip to Israel
The next Technion UK solidarity mission to Israel (2-6 Mar 2026) offers an inspiring overview of Israel’s academic, industrial and social achievements. Explore how Israel continues to thrive – advancing science, technology and innovation, while honouring its heritage and humanity.
AI agents get even cleverer
Israel’s Similarweb has launched its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server to connect Similarweb’s trusted market insights directly to AI platforms such as Claude, n8n, and Cursor. AI agents may control company workflows, but Similarweb can provide the market data to power their decisions.