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Huge boost for stroke diagnosis system

Posted on April 16, 2017

I reported previously (July 3) on Israel’s MedyMatch Artificial Intelligence platform for diagnosing strokes from CT-scans.  MedyMatch has just signed separate 5-year agreements to integrate the groundbreaking technology with IBM and Samsung equipment. http://www.timesofisrael.com/samsung-to-integrate-israeli-tech-to-spot-strokes/ http://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-medymatch-inks-deal-with-ibm-watson-health/

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An Israeli camera in every smartphone soon

Posted on February 26, 2017

When I reported on Israel’s Corephotonics in May 2014 its innovative dual camera technology hadn’t attracted major smartphone manufacturers.  However, latest investors include Samsung Ventures and Foxconn (makers of Apple’s iPhone). I think we’re getting the picture! http://corephotonics.com/news-posts/israels-corephotonics-raises-15-million-investors-include-samsung-ventures-foxconn-mediatek-tier-1-smartphone-oem/

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Israeli tech in one third of Smart TVs

Posted on January 31, 2016

A third of the smart TVs sold in the world today contain Adaptive Video Acceleration (AVA) – an essential piece of technology made by Israeli start-up Giraffic. Both Samsung and LG use Giraffic’s AVA to stream content, uninterrupted by network … Continue reading →

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Virtual Reality on a chip

Posted on September 28, 2015

Israel’s GemSense has developed an instant Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality (VR/AR) environment on a microchip. GemSense is working with Samsung and Google to turn ordinary items into a 3D experience. GemSense’s Cave Driver 3D game was a huge hit … Continue reading →

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5 minutes to recharge an electric car

Posted on August 30, 2015

Israel’s StoreDot has promised that by May 2016 it will be able to recharge an electric vehicle from zero to 100% in 5 minutes. StoreDot is famous for its 30-second cellphone recharging technology, which the company says will be on … Continue reading →

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$84 million investment in Checkmarx cyber security

Posted on June 28, 2015

US-based Insight Venture Partners has invested $84 million in Israeli cyber-security start-up Checkmarx to fund development and global expansion. Checkmarx’s customers already include the US Army, Samsung, Deutsche Telekom, Deloitte and PwC. http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-cyber-start-up-checkmarx-nets-84m-investment/

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Thousands attend Israel’s Mobile Summit

Posted on June 28, 2015

The 2015 Israel Mobile Summit was held in Tel Aviv as part of Israel Mobile Week. Its popularity reflected the fact that most of the multinationals in the mobile industry, from Samsung to Apple to Huwaei, have R&D labs in … Continue reading →

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Smart homes for the elderly

Posted on May 17, 2015

Samsung and Israeli startup Mybitat together are to develop an innovative smart home solution aimed at helping the elderly stay safe while at home. It combines cloud-based software, advanced sensors and behavior analytics to monitor seniors’ daily routine and wellness. … Continue reading →

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Tablets let bedridden kids “attend” school

Posted on January 11, 2015

Samsung and Israeli e-book firm E-vrit have teamed up to enable long-term hospital patients keep up with their classmates. Children at Israel’s Schneider hospital will receive a Samsung tablet, including E-vrit’s software and e-books, connected to the hospital’s learning center. … Continue reading →

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Abramovich invests $10 million in StoreDot

Posted on June 22, 2014

(Thanks to Israel21c) Roman Abramovich – owner of UK soccer club Chelsea – has invested $10 million in StoreDot, an Israeli startup that in April revealed a charger and battery set that charges a Samsung mobile phone in 30 seconds. … Continue reading →

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