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Omer Kabir

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חשבון X של חסן נסראללה עם וי כחול

X under scrutiny for enabling Hezbollah, Houthi propaganda machine

15.02.24|Omer Kabir
A TTP report found that over a dozen X (Twitter) accounts linked to Hezbollah, Yemen's Houthi rebels, and other Iranian-backed militias had been granted blue checkmarks. Twitter charges a fee for this verification, potentially violating U.S. sanctions that prohibit financial dealings with terrorist entities. After the report was published, most of the evidence was removed from the accounts in question.
שבוע הסטארטאפים של גוגל יום 2 פאנל מאיה הנקין, ירון אינגר, אורי גבאי וידאו

"The fact that Israel started late in AI doesn't mean it's impossible to catch up"

14.02.24|Omer Kabir
Uri Gabai, CEO of RISE Israel, was talking on a panel on AI development in Israel with Maya Henkin, director of Client & Partner Solutions at Google Israel, and Yaron Inger, co-founder and CTO of Lightricks
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?
משרדי NSO ברחוב מדינת היהודים 58 הרצליה

Will NSO employees soon be barred from entering the US?

07.02.24|Omer Kabir
The US announced that it would restrict visas of individuals involved in the misuse of commercial spyware. In 2021, Israel's NSO and Candiru were placed on a blacklist which prohibits American companies from doing business with them
סייבר איראן סייבר איראני

Microsoft uncovers extensive Iranian AI-based cyber ops against Israel amid Gaza war

07.02.24|Omer Kabir
“Amid the rising potential of a widening war, we expect Iranian influence operations and cyberattacks will continue to be more targeted, more collaborative and more destructive,” warned Microsoft’s report
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
מנכ"ל אפל טים קוק עם לקוחות שממתינים להשקת הויז'ן פרו בניו יורק

Vision Pro launch: Apple unable to reproduce iPhone-like enthusiasm

04.02.24|Omer Kabir
The technology giant launched its mixed reality glasses in New York, attracting a relatively small crowd of fans; However, the reactions to the new product were positive ("it's a real computer, not just a gadget"), and a preliminary test shows that it’s relatively resistant to falls or blows
לוגו אפל apple

Apple's new developer terms spark outrage as Pro Vision launch nears

30.01.24|Omer Kabir
Apple’s recently unveiled policy announced in response to the EU's new Digital Markets Act, that is forcing it to allow users to download apps from third-party app stores, may help it maintain control and profits in the short term, but is already dividing and frustrating developers
רוגלה פגסוס NSO

NSO's attempt to halt Apple pegasus lawsuit fails in US court

25.01.24|Omer Kabir
Apple's legal battle against NSO progresses as court denies dismissal motion
נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן 11.10.23

‘What a bunch of malarkey’: Deepfake robocalls mimic Biden's voice, sparking election manipulation fears

24.01.24|Omer Kabir
Ahead of the New Hampshire Republican primary, voters received phone calls impersonating President Biden, prompting fears that such deepfake robocalls will be increasingly used to manipulate voters in the 2024 US presidential election.
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
מטה נציבות האיחוד האירופי בריסל בלגיה

EU Commission: Israeli companies can continue to process personal data transferred from the EU

21.01.24|Omer Kabir
After conducting a review of 11 countries including Israel that have adequacy status for transferring data from the EU, the European Union Commission announced that they would renew Israel’s status, but only if it makes updates to its current legislation
כנס TechTLV - פאנל השקעות מימין דן אמיגה שרית פירון עפר בן יהודה ליזה כהן ומנחה: מאיר אורבך וידאו

"There will be fewer investments next year, but we believe in the Israeli economy"

15.01.24|Omer Kabir
Lisa Cohen, a partner at Intel Capital, Intel's venture capital fund, spoke as part of a panel on investments at Calcalist's Tech TLV conference. Regarding the consequences of the current war, Dan Amiga, co-founder and CTO at Island, said, "People have gone from asking what is my next project to worrying about existential security"
כנס TechTLV - שלמה קרמר יזם הייטק סדרתי מייסד שותף ומנכ"ל Cato Networks

Shlomo Kramer: "Israeli cyber is still a global brand, but security, democracy, and stability have been severely damaged"

15.01.24|Omer Kabir
The high-tech entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Cato Networks spoke about the numerous challenges faced by Israeli tech over the past year, from the judicial reforms to the ongoing war
פיטורים בחברת גוגל

Unhappy new year: 2024 opens with wave of layoffs in tech, and AI could be making it worse

11.01.24|Omer Kabir
The layoffs of hundreds of employees at Google this week came on the back of the cuts at other companies to start the year, including Amazon, Xerox and Duolingo. Although this is a relatively small wave, it is enough to raise concerns that high-tech will not return to accelerated growth any time soon
ג'ו ביידן Joe Biden

US attempts to curb Chinese AI are backfiring

09.01.24|Omer Kabir
Tech giants such as Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu are far from enthusiastic about Nvidia's weakened chips produced especially for the Chinese market. As a result, they have reduced imports from the US and are transferring orders of advanced chips to local developers such as Huawei
Google chrome גוגל כרום

Bite-sized ads: Google's cookie farewell makes advertisers nibble on alternatives

08.01.24|Omer Kabir
The company started a pilot to block third-party cookies, which allow any party to create a profile of the user and personalize advertisements. At the same time, it’s tightening its grip on the market with Privacy Sandbox, a profile under its full control
Apple Vision Pro mixed reality משקפי אפל

Beyond the hype: Will Apple's Vision Pro reshape daily life or Meta's simplicity prevail?

04.01.24|Omer Kabir
Attempts to convince people to wear AR or VR headsets have so far failed and mostly resulted in jokes. In the meantime, the technology has improved, the audience has matured, and it seems that Apple's bombastic Vision Pro now has a chance to succeed. But with a price tag of $3,499 the revolution may actually come from Meta's lightweight Smart Glasses
פט גלסינגר אינטל

Intel has sights on Nvidia with new GenAI spinoff

04.01.24|Omer Kabir
The new company, Articul8, is being established in collaboration with the digital-focused asset manager DigitalBridge. Intel hopes that the move will help improve its position in the hottest market in tech, where it is lagging behind Nvidia - the first chip company to reach a trillion dollar valuation
מימין מארק צוקרברג ו טים קוק

2024 antitrust watch: 4 cases that could redefine tech industry giants

04.01.24|Omer Kabir
An overview of pivotal legal battles against Apple, Google, Meta, and the potential fallout that could reshape the tech landscape
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