Information at your fingertips
(Thanks to Israel21c) The plug-in from Israeli start-up Curiyo will display a subtle link to instantly available details about interesting subjects in any web page you visit.
And typing now fits your fingers
(Thanks to Arlene) Israel’s “invisible touchscreen” maker SnapKeys has updated its SI Revolution keyboard app to allow you to position the keys anywhere on the screen. Say goodbye to the QUERTY keyboard. One-finger typing just got even easier.
Re-charge your battery through the air
Israel’s Wi-Charge will recharge mobile devices via a power “transmitter” suspended from a high point in the room. The transmitter, connected to an existing electrical outlet, generates a narrow beam of infrared light to a light receiver installed on your mobile device.
Half of Tel Aviv’s garbage to be turned into fuel
When complete, the Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) plant at the Hiriya Recycling Park will transform 1500 tons of waste into usable fuel every day. The “green” fuel will power the kilns at Nesher’s cement works in a method that does not emit any pollutants or toxins.
Netafim receives Stockholm prize
Israeli drip irrigation pioneer Netafim has just attended the ceremony to collect the prestigious Stockholm Industry Water Award. Netafin won because it helps farmers in developing countries live better. I reported the story when the award was announced in June, but it’s good to enjoy it again.
Thousands to attend Night of the Scientists
Thursday night (before Yom Kippur) is Researchers’ Night, a celebration of all things scientific, with hundreds of events taking place at over a dozen Israeli universities and colleges.
Tel Aviv deploys free Wi-Fi network
The Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality has completed deployment of its Wi-Fi network, with the establishment of 60 hotspots in the city. The network covers 3,660,920 square meters and includes commercial centers, main commercial streets, boulevards, parks, and the beach.
Cars that talk to each other
(Thanks to Israel21c) Israel’s Autotalks is a world leader in vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication systems. The purpose of V2V systems is to cut the millions of road traffic deaths and injuries by warning drivers of impending hazards.
No gas in new Israeli aerosols
(Thanks to Israel21c) Israeli startup GreenSpense has developed an eco-friendly system for dispensing liquid products. Instead of compressed air or chemicals, a thin elastic sleeve inside the product generates high pressure. There is also no need for the container to be metallic or cylindrical.
Technion graduates make top US CEOs
According to Bloomberg Rankings, graduates of Israel’s Technion Institute make up the seventh highest number of Chief Executives of the top technical companies in the USA. Bloomberg analyzed 250 CEOs of US hi-tech companies with a turnover of over $1 billion.