CTech's Monday Roundup of Israeli Tech News

Tesla to launch Israeli operations in January; Unit 8200 commander attacks cybersecurity startup that tried to poach soldiers

Tesla to launch Israeli operations in January. The electric and autonomous car company will set up a pop-up shop in a Tel Aviv mall to enable advance orders. Read more

 

Unit 8200 commander attacks cybersecurity startup that tried to poach soldiers. An Israeli cybersecurity startup paid to put up recruitment ads on billboards strategically located just outside Unit 8200’s headquarters in central Israel, infuriating the unit’s commander. Read more

Tesla founder Elon Musk. Photo: EPA

 

List | 10 biggest tech fails of the decade. From anonymous social networks, through failed IPOs, to combustible smartphones, Calcalist reporter Raphael Kahan gathered the 10 most cringe-worthy tech flops of the past decade. See the full list

 

Expert | 6 tech sectors that haven’t lived up to their potential—yet. All the technologies we know and use every day started out as no more than innovative ideas in someone's head. Some became overwhelming success stories, while others still need a little more time to mature. Read more

 

Mapped Israeli startups in New York: 2020 edition. 350 startups founded by Israeli entrepreneurs are currently operating in New York, most of them in the fields of enterprise software, fintech, cyber, and retail tech, sectors focused on data collection and artificial intelligence. See the map

 

From galloping unicorns to vanishing blockchain: the best from our experts in 2019. In 2019, CTech’s expert writers shared new perspectives, asked questions, and doled out tips and analyses. Here is a chance to look back at some of their best—and best-read—articles. See the full list

 

Impact Investment | Food and security in a world with dwindling resources. Global warming, population growth, and a lack of agricultural expertise and resources demand revolutionary solutions to prevent famine. Easy insurance for agricultural crops in remote locations and unique food technology enable the enhancement of the quality of lives of residents in developing countries. Read more

 

Airfare prediction startup Whizar raises $2.7 million. Whizar develops optimization software for travel agencies that utilizes machine learning algorithms to predict airfare hikes and dips and suggest the optimal time to book a flight. Read more