Protecting our energy
The Israel-US Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation (BIRD) is investing $4 million into five joint US-Israeli projects that seek to commercialize clean energy technologies. The projects also will help enhance the energy security of Israel and the United States.
The power behind Samsung’s smartwatch
Israel’s LifeBEAM, a maker of bio-sensing technology is to provide the technology to power Samsung’s answer to the Apple Watch. LifeBEAM’s sensor algorithms are embedded in Samsung’s Simband, measuring heart rate, temperature, blood flow, skin conductivity and more.
100Mb/s bandwidth is the new standard
Internet customers of Israel’s Bezeq who are currently surfing at 40 megabits per second will see their service automatically upgraded to 100mb/s at no extra charge. Israelis enjoy some of the world’s fastest internet services.
Coming soon – Israel Energy week
December’s Israel’s leading energy investment summit – EnergyVest is part of a week-long series of conferences, exhibitions and special events: Israel Energy Week. It includes an impressive lineup of Israel’s most promising new renewable and alternative energy technology companies.
Driving on a cloud
In SAP Israel’s Ra’anana offices, SAP, Shell and Volkswagen are building the car of the future. It will use Cloud technology to plan routes, park, pay tolls, and eventually even to drive – all without human interaction. On route, the “driver” will receive offers for local shops, restaurants and attractions.
A box of worms for $16
Israeli agritech Agrolan sells earthworms for about $16 a box. They are ideal for converting kitchen garbage into garden compost. Agrolan also sells more advanced technology, such as drip irrigation systems, sensors for plants, and weather monitoring devices. But sometimes, low tech is best.
A word in your ear about your diet
For those who really want to lose weight or eat healthily, Israel’s BitBite will provide real-time data to help you change your eating habits. BitBite is an app and an earpiece containing a microphone, Bluetooth chip and other sensors that track what you eat, how much and how quickly you eat.
Storing renewable energy
Israeli start-up EnStorage has signed an R&D agreement with international energy management company Schneider Electric and French energy corporation Areva to develop a renewable energy storage system. It will allow energy producers to store from 150 KW up to many megawatts for over six hours.
Bezalel Academy wins in Tokyo
(Thanks to Israel21c and Atid-EDI) A delegation from the Bezalel Academy of Arts & Design in Jerusalem won first place among foreign schools at Tokyo Designers Week. Judges called their “How To” Youtube productions “excellent and brilliant.”
Ginger Keyboard for iOS and Android
(Thanks to Atid-EDI) Israel’s Ginger Software, has launched iOS 8 and Android versions of Ginger Keyboard. Billed as the world’s most advanced keyboard. Ginger Keyboard offers advanced writing tools, including live as-you-type proofreading to increase typing productivity.