Category: Tech

  • Juniors struggling to find tech jobs in Israel

    The ordeal of youth in Israel – inexperienced employees who struggle to obtain a foothold in the technology industry – are getting worse. The average search time for beginners (less than two years of experience) has increased to 11 months compared to 14 weeks in the industry as a whole,…

  • Juniors struggling to find tech jobs in Israel

    The ordeal of youth in Israel – inexperienced employees who struggle to obtain a foothold in the technology industry – are getting worse. The average search time for beginners (less than two years of experience) has increased to 11 months compared to 14 weeks in the industry as a whole,…

  • Rivian says other automakers ‘knocking on door’ about tech from VW joint venture

    Written by Abu Hoaroub Roy Palau Alu Alto (California) (Reuters) – A joint project between US Electric Cars, Revyan SUVs and Volkswagen is holding talks with other car manufacturers on the supply of their software and electrical engineering. In November, the German auto manufacturer agreed to invest $ 5.8 billion…

  • Stocks Get Tech Boost Amid US-China Trade Optimism: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — A rally in the world’s largest technology companies supported the broader stock market, while bond yields continued to fall amid the Federal Reserve’s bets on lower interest rates. Most read from Bloomberg Also boosting sentiment on Friday were headlines in which US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President…

  • Starmer sets out new AI action plan to cement Britain’s global tech dominance

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer has set out a comprehensive vision for the UK to become the world leader in artificial intelligence, pledging a distinctively British approach to regulation while unleashing the potential of artificial intelligence to revitalize the country’s sluggish economy. Unveiling the government’s “AI Opportunities Action Plan”, Starmer pledged…

  • ‘Minority Report’ tech start-up faces debt crunch after taking millions from taxpayer

    Ultraleap hand tracking technology And Bristol Start developing hand tracking technology Similar to what we saw in Tom Cruise’s sci-fi movie, Minority Report is facing a debt crisis after taking millions in taxpayer funding. Ultraleap, which has received funding from British Patient Capital, is seeking a fresh cash injection and…

  • Tech cos cut down on employee options – study

    The upward trend of salaries in Israel’s technology industry has been continuing, even since the beginning of the war, despite a slowdown in recent months. But when it comes to granting options to employees, the picture is quite the opposite. A study conducted by Altshare for Globes found that the…

  • Nvidia, chip stocks drag tech lower as new Biden export rules, jobs report weigh

    Nvidia (NVDA) stock fell on Friday along with other chipmakers after a December jobs report pushed expectations of additional interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and ahead of expected restrictions on chip exports from the Biden administration. Nvidia stock fell 3%, while AMD (AMD) fell 4.8% and PHLX Semiconductor…

  • Israeli AI-chip co Element Labs aims to rival tech giants

    A new AI chip startup founded by Israeli entrepreneur and billionaire Avigdor Wellens has taken the technology industry by storm with plans to compete with international chip giants and the way it hires employees. Sources familiar with the matter told Globes that the new startup called Element Labs has adopted…

  • UK support at global tech show less than Ukraine in puzzling move

    Britain’s presence at CES, the world’s largest technology trade fair, has dwindled in recent years, according to the event’s organiser. Gary Shapiro, chief executive of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), said it was “shame” and “illogical” that UK participation had declined, even though the country still had strong innovation potential.…

  • Indexes snap a 5-day losing streak as tech stocks surge

    Spencer Platt/Getty Images US stocks rose on Friday, ending a five-day losing streak. The consumer discretionary and technology sectors led the gains, signaling a shift to risk. Positive manufacturing data from ISM and political stability with Mike Johnson’s re-election helped push stocks higher. US stocks rose on Friday, ending a…

  • The Rise of Online Gambling: Opportunities for Tech Startups

    The digital revolution has radically transformed the world of gambling, transforming it from smoke-filled casinos to thriving online platforms. Millions are now betting from home or on mobile apps, creating a booming industry. For those who are exploring The best online casinos in KuwaitIt is the right time for technology…

  • The Rise of Online Gambling: Opportunities for Tech Startups

    The digital revolution has radically transformed the world of gambling, transforming it from smoke-filled casinos to thriving online platforms. Millions are now betting from home or on mobile apps, creating a booming industry. For those who are exploring The best online casinos in KuwaitIt is the right time for technology…

  • Warren Buffett tells people to buy an S&P 500 index fund. A celebrity tech investor says they face a ‘rude awakening.’

    Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.Reuters/Rick Wilking Warren Buffett has long recommended a low-fee S&P 500 tracker fund for amateur investors. Chamath Palihapitiya says it has become more serious as a group of stocks now dominate the index. Buffett mostly avoids technology names, but Apple has been his No. 1…

  • IVC-LeumiTech: Tech fund raising up 38% in 2024

    Privately held Israeli technology companies raised $9.58 billion in 2024, up 38% from 2023, IVC-LeumiTech reports. The report is generally upbeat although fundraising was down 4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 from the previous quarter even though the amount raised was 60% higher than the corresponding quarter of 2023,…

  • Stocks Rocked by Late-Week Swoon in Tech Giants: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — A selloff in the world’s largest technology companies weighed on stocks in the final stretch of a stellar year. Most read from Bloomberg “أعتقد أن سانتا قد جاء بالفعل. هل شاهدت الأداء هذا العام؟ قال كيني بولكاري في SlateStone Wealth. “إنه يوم الجمعة، والأسبوع المقبل هو أسبوع آخر…

  • Pay in Israel’s tech sector falls

    Salaries in Israel’s technology sector, which have always been high and which we are accustomed to seeing constantly rise, will take a hit in 2024, according to a comprehensive report from recruitment firm Ethosia, which specializes in technology jobs. According to the report released today, for the first time since…

  • Israeli tech flotations seen reviving in 2025

    US software company ServiceTitan (Nasdaq: TTAN) went public on the Nasdaq earlier this month, and since then its stock price has risen 41%, boosting its market capitalization to $9 billion. It has now become clear that one successful flotation is enough to restore color and optimism to the technology’s primary…

  • Tariff and tech bubble concerns threaten volatile 2025

    Breadcrumb Trail Links Investor Investors could get caught in a tug of war between valuations and momentum, whether to stay home or look abroad Published Dec 25, 2024  •  Last updated 14 hours ago  •  8 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if…

  • AMD and Micron Are Top Analyst Picks for AI and Next-Gen Tech Growth

    AMD and Micron are analysts’ top picks for artificial intelligence and next-generation technology growth Rosenblatt The company polled its analysts, including Steve Frankel, and compiled their top picks for the first half of 2025. The stocks reflect key themes across its research universe, including the age of artificial intelligence and…