A Global Perspective Of Israeli Tech In 2015

 From the Chinese stock market crash that shook global equity markets to the obsession with hunting for unicorns, 2015 was a year filled with volatility and non-traditional capital flowing into the private markets. Israel felt the effects of these global trends. Whether it’s sectors like cyber and fintech heating up or syndications and co-investments leading to increased round sizes… Read More

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Tech And The Changing Face Of Insurance

 It’s only 2016, but the real world is quickly moving into the realm of science fiction. Drones, driverless cars and not-really-hoverboards are (or soon will be) commonplace. We’ve also seen technology change industries not normally associated with the term “cutting edge.” But with these new toys and technologies come questions. Here’s the one question everyone… Read More

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ISIS Has Its Own Encrypted Chat App

{rss:content:encoded} ISIS Has Its Own Encrypted Chat App http://ift.tt/1OoTEmw http://ift.tt/206SJfR January 16, 2016 at 08:18PM  Terrorists are communicating over a new secure Android app after getting kicked off WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messengers. Called “Alrawi”, the encrypted chat app makes it harder for governments and security agencies to spy on terrorist plans. It was discovered by counter-terrorism network known as the Ghost Security Group, which Fortune reports had previously flagged ISIS… Read More

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ISIS Has Its Own Encrypted Chat App

 Terrorists are communicating over a new secure Android app after getting kicked off WhatsApp, Telegram, and other messengers. Called “Alrawi”, the encrypted chat app makes it harder for governments and security agencies to spy on terrorist plans. It was discovered by counter-terrorism network known as the Ghost Security Group, which Fortune reports had previously flagged ISIS… Read More

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Dating App Newbie Blume Wants To Kill Catfishing With Ephemeral Selfies

 Make room for yet another dating app. San Francisco-based Blume is hoping to entice singles into its arms with a real-time selfie feature designed to thwart catfishing. So no more being chatted up by sex-mad robots. Or wooed by forlorn hopers overselling their dating prospects with a set of out-of-date/overly processed photos. Read More

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Notify Nearby Launches To Help Fashion Brands Share Deals And Content

{rss:content:encoded} Notify Nearby Launches To Help Fashion Brands Share Deals And Content http://ift.tt/1U2xMPu http://ift.tt/1JR5SWl January 16, 2016 at 06:16PM  At this point, we’ve probably all heard (or experienced!) the scenario where you’re walking past a store and your phone buzzes to alert you about nearby deals. The challenge, though, is sending a message that’s actually interesting, useful and maybe even exciting, rather than annoying. Nevin Jethmalani, co-founder and CEO of Notify Nearby, said he’s had that… Read More

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Notify Nearby Launches To Help Fashion Brands Share Deals And Content

 At this point, we’ve probably all heard (or experienced!) the scenario where you’re walking past a store and your phone buzzes to alert you about nearby deals. The challenge, though, is sending a message that’s actually interesting, useful and maybe even exciting, rather than annoying. Nevin Jethmalani, co-founder and CEO of Notify Nearby, said he’s had that… Read More

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Will Robots Save The Future Of Work?

 Is a robot coming for your job? It’s not a novel question, but if Gartner’s predictions are correct, the answer could be leaning more definitively toward yes. The analyst firm’s research suggests one in three jobs will be converted to software, robots and smart machines by 2025. What is new, however, is that the influx of robots in the workforce is no longer just a concern… Read More

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iTunes Radio No Longer Free

{rss:content:encoded} iTunes Radio No Longer Free http://ift.tt/1P5b5MH http://ift.tt/1OUrYHP January 16, 2016 at 02:50AM  iTunes Radio will no longer be free, as of January 28. In an email to customers, Apple said that the Pandora-like service will only be available for Apple Music subscribers, which costs $9.99 per month. Apple will still be offering free radio, however. The Beats 1 listening channels, with live DJs, will remain in operation. (This is different than the Beats Music app, which was recently… Read More

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Twitter, And Pretty Much Everyone Else, Had A Bad Day

 Today was not a good day for tech stocks. Universally, tech stocks crashed today alongside everything else, erasing billions in value across the board, as part of a bad day overall for the market. There’s not a whole lot of confidence throughout the market, but tech — even bellwethers like Apple — weren’t safe today. That being said, some stocks got particularly hammered… Read More

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Twitter Updates Polling; Touts 1.7 Billion Votes

 Twitter is making an update to its recently released polling feature; instead of a default 24-hour timeframe, poll lengths can range from five minutes to seven days. Launched in October, the company also touted the success of polls, announcing that 1.7 billion votes have been cast so far.  The news comes as Twitter shares sink to a  record low, with investors expressing concern about… Read More

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Necessity Is Driving Agricultural Innovation Indoors

 According to the United Nations, the earth will house an estimated 9.7 billion people by 2050. Consequently, more food will need to be produced over the next four decades than has been produced over the last 10,000 years. And with more than 99.7 percent of global food coming from land, and most of the arable land already accounted for, increasing yields per surface area is essential. Read More

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OurMix Is Social Music Discovery Done Right

 Spotify does a great job at helping users find music they’ll, thanks to features like its popular “Discover Weekly” playlist filled with personalized recommendations, and sections that point you to trending tracks and new releases. But over the years, it’s moved away from its earlier emphasis on music discovery through your social network, which leaves room for other… Read More

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Meet The Startups Vying For The Crunchie For Fastest Rising Startup Of 2015

 The 9th Annual Crunchies are almost upon us. On February 8, people from some of the best and brightest startups around will descend upon San Francisco’s War Memorial Opera House to take part in an event that’s best described as the Oscars of startups and technology. Read More

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F.lux Asks Apple To Let Its Screen Color Adjustment App Back Into App Store

{rss:content:encoded} F.lux Asks Apple To Let Its Screen Color Adjustment App Back Into App Store http://ift.tt/1n62gWE http://ift.tt/204FNXZ January 15, 2016 at 05:54PM  As many noted when Apple released its beta version of iOS earlier this week, one of the mobile operating system’s newest features, a nighttime reading mode with reduced blue light emissions, looked awfully familiar. The ability to adjust the screen brightness on iOS devices is something software maker F.lux has been developing for years. Its technology, which even briefly worked on… Read More

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Google Play Adds Support For Promo Codes, Including In-App Purchases

{rss:content:encoded} Google Play Adds Support For Promo Codes, Including In-App Purchases http://ift.tt/1Q30ONP http://ift.tt/1DSyNRI January 15, 2016 at 04:53PM  Promo codes are coming to Google Play! Android developers will finally be able to market their applications, as well as distribute copies of paid apps for free, and more, by way of promo codes – a feature Apple has supported for years. Thanks to a new option spotted in the Google Play Developer Console, it appears that app makers will now be able to distribute codes for both apps and… Read More

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MicSwap Turns Your iPhone Into Rock And Roll

{rss:content:encoded} MicSwap Turns Your iPhone Into Rock And Roll http://ift.tt/1U0f5Mg http://ift.tt/1JOAckj January 15, 2016 at 04:24PM  If it’s been a long time since you’ve rock and rolled and it’s been a long lonely time since you did the stroll, it might be time to model some old-fashioned microphones on your iOS device. An app, MicSwap, makes it easy to do just that. Two musicians, Gary Levitt and Rob Behnke, created the app to offer microphone modeling for mobile devices. It can mimic famous mics –… Read More

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IBM Scoops Up IRIS Analytics Fraud Detection Firm

 Anyone who has a credit card has probably experienced some sort of fraud over the last few years. I personally have had it happen several times and I am by no means unique. Today IBM purchased IRIS Analytics, a firm that helps banks detect fraudulent use of credit cards using machine intelligence. The company has been considering a product like this for some time, Bob Griffin, general manager… Read More

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Beacon Technology Company Estimote Raises $10.7 Million Series A

 Estimote, a beacon company whose small, wireless sensors and accompanying software provide indoor location technology to some of the largest retailers as well as 65 percent of the Fortune 100, has now closed on $10.7 million in Series A funding. The round will help the business scale to meet the needs of its current customer base, around half of which is retail, as well as fund R&D… Read More

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