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רוגלה פגסוס NSO

Israel's NSO Group liable for hacking WhatsApp, says US judge

22.12.24|Reuters

The hack exposed the surveillance of more than 1,400 users, including journalists, human rights activists, and dissidents

ווטסאפ אפליקציות צ'ט

WhatsApp down: Messaging service suffers serious global disruption

Users of Meta-owned WhatsApp from across the world have reported problems with both sending and receiving messages. Some users are also reporting issues with other Meta services like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.

צעירים ב אוסטרליה שקועים ב טלפונים

Revolution or red tape? Australia blocks under-16s from social media

03.12.24|Omer Kabir

Legislation aims to delay exposure to online risks but raises enforcement challenges.

מטבח מאובזר בפירות, ירקות ושלל סוגי גרנולות

From Intel to Meta: How high-tech giants are rethinking employee perks

31.10.24|Maayan Manela

With coffee cuts and meal reductions, the tech industry shifts its approach to benefits.

משתמש ב קסדת אפל ויז'ן פרו ב לונדון בריטניה 12.7.24

Apple Vision Pro’s slow adoption signals trouble as developer interest wanes

15.10.24|Omer Kabir

Apple's $3,499 mixed-reality headset lacks the app ecosystem needed for mass appeal, with developers questioning the product's trajectory amid declining sales expectations.

Meta picks 10 Israeli AI startups for Tel Aviv accelerator program

The selected startups will benefit from technical guidance from researchers and engineers of FAIR (Meta's fundamental AI research teams); and access to advanced computing resources and artificial intelligence technologies - including Llama 3.1, the next generation of Meta’s state-of-the-art open-source large language model.

מחאה פרו פלסטינית ב אוניברסיטת ניו יורק

Meta’s content moderation under fire for allowing "River to the Sea" posts

04.09.24|Omer Kabir

Oversight board decision ignites controversy over political speech and online safety.

מארק צוקרברג nמטא משקפי קווסט Quest

Meta ends global AR chip development, shuts down Israeli operations

04.09.24|Meir Orbach

The process of winding down its AR chip operations began in October of last year when Meta started laying off employees globally in this division.

מנכ"ל אפל טים קוק ב אירוע השנתי של אפל קופרטינו קליפורניה 10.6.24

Big tech delays AI launches in Europe: A win for privacy or a blow to progress?

25.06.24|Omer Kabir

Apple, Meta, and Google are delaying the launch of innovative AI products in the European Union due to regulatory concerns or limitations. While the regulation aims to protect competition and privacy, there is concern that it may also hinder user and business access to cutting-edge technology, potentially doing more harm than good.

מטא פייסבוק לייק

Meta shuts down Israeli network pushing AI-generated propaganda in U.S. and Canada

29.05.24|Omer Kabir

The Israeli network included 510 Facebook accounts, 11 pages, one group, and 32 Instagram accounts. Meta also said that it took down an Iranian network that was targeting users in Israel

מייסד ומנכ"ל מטא מארק צוקרברג הבעלים של פייסבוק ואינסטגר ומנכ"ל גוגל סונדאר פיצ'אי

Is your feed filled with junk? Blame it on the algorithm

28.05.24|Omer Kabir

Social networks are trying to increase revenue by tweaking their settings. The result: more junk content and problematic ratings. The solution: algorithm-free platforms, such as WhatsApp.

ווטסאפ אפליקציות צ'ט

WhatsApp Down: Messaging service suffers serious disruption

Users of Meta-owned WhatsApp from across the world have reported problems with both sending and receiving messages

כנס ענן פאנל חזון המולטי קלאוד ההיברידי אור לנצ'נר מנכ"ל ברייט דאטה

Meta admits defeat against web-scraping firm Bright Data, abandons legal action

“This is not a settlement. Bright Data did not make any agreement with Meta or make any changes to its conduct. This was a total concession by Meta to drop the case it brought against Bright Data for scraping public web data on its website,” Bright Data said

משרד ריק הייטק עובדים נעלמים גוסטינג

Profits are at record highs, so why are tech companies laying off so many workers?

12.02.24|Omer Kabir

The technology giant Cisco is set to announce a restructuring move that will include layoffs of thousands of employees. And it is not the only one. Since the beginning of the year, 141 technology companies have laid off 34,300 employees, despite most of them displaying excellent financial results. So why are workers still being fired, even when all the data indicates that it's time to go back to hiring?

המנהיג העליון של איראן עלי חמינאי

Meta suspends Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s Facebook and Instagram accounts

Meta has removed the accounts for “repeatedly violating” its “Dangerous Organizations & Individuals policy.” Khamenei has called to wipe Israel off the map numerous times and praised the horrific October 7 attack by Palestinian terror group Hamas

מימין סונדאר פיצ'אי סאטיה נאדלה

Big Tech continues to soar as GenAI convinces Wall Street to reject overpricing predictions

05.02.24|Sophie Shulman

Around 80% of the S&P 500 who have reported their earnings for Q4 of 2023 have exceeded expectations. Notably, reports from major companies such as Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, which make up a significant portion of the index's growth, indicate a profound impact from the use of Generative AI

מרק צוקרברג מנכ"ל מטא 2023 ארוע connect

Facebook turns 20: Is it time to say goodbye to Zuckerberg?

04.02.24|Omer Kabir

Among the tech giants, Facebook-turned-Meta is the only one whose founder still serves as CEO. Mark Zuckerberg created a company that changed the world, a monster that reached a peak value of more than a trillion dollars and over 3 billion active users, but if Meta wants to continue to dominate, it needs a new vision and especially a new CEO

כנס מיליון להייטק אור לנצנר, מנכל Bright Data

Court rules against Meta in Bright Data scraping case

“The Facebook and Instagram Terms do not bar logged-off scraping of public data; perforce it does not prohibit the sale of such public data. Therefore, the Terms cannot bar Bright Data’s logged-off scraping activities,” said U.S. District Judge Edward Chen

אפל משקפי AR אפל ויז'ן פרו הושקו ביוני 2023

Apple's Vision Pro: A revolutionary headset hindered by developer reluctance?

23.01.24|Omer Kabir

The mixed reality glasses, which Apple will launch at the start of February, are expected to receive a frosty reception. The world's most popular apps, such as Netflix and YouTube, have not agreed to make their apps available to the product. At $3,499 for the cheapest model, it will be difficult to market a product with a user experience that doesn’t include essential apps

מטא פייסבוק 6.12.22

Meta fined over $6.5 million for not reporting acquisitions in Israel

11.01.24|Tomer Ganon

Meta, which at the time of the acquisition of the two companies (Redkix and Servicefriend) had a monopoly in the social media market, did not apply for approval from the Israel Competition Authority as required