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Taiwan’s Centera Photonics Unveils Industry-First 1.6Tbps Silicon Photonics Transceiver for AI and Cloud Networking Featuring Israeli Tech

April 2, 2025David Rutman

Taiwan’s Centera Photonics Inc., a provider of silicon photonics optical solutions for data center interconnects, has announced the world’s first 1.6 terabits per second (Tbps) transceiver module featuring the Israeli startup NewPhotonics’ NPG10201 PIC transmitter-on-chip (TOC). This breakthrough marks a significant milestone in the adoption of integrated silicon photonic-based communication solutions, offering higher efficiency and […]

Algeria Detains Acclaimed Author, Denies Lawyer Access

April 1, 2025David Rutman

Algeria has charged as a terrorist Boalem Sansal, a former high-ranking Algerian government official, and its most internationally acclaimed writer since Nobel Laureate Albert Camus. Citing his publications and comments to journalists, Algeria has now denied him access to his lawyer Francois Zimeray, saying he is “too Jewish.” Algeria’s shocking barring of French Jewish Zimeray from […]

Fitch Ratings Affirms Israel’s Credit Rating at ‘A’ with Negative Outlook

April 1, 2025David Rutman

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Israel’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A’, maintaining a Negative Outlook. The decision reflects ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges that could impact Israel’s financial stability. This comes after Fitch downgraded Israel’s rating last August. Despite global uncertainties, Israel’s economy remains resilient, supported by strong fiscal policies, a robust tech […]

A Journey Across Continents, Awards, and Cherished Moments in 2025

March 31, 2025David Rutman

A Journey Across Continents, Awards, and Cherished Moments: March News 2025 Niver’s Newsletter 183 March has been a month of exciting projects, meaningful travels, and cherished moments with family and friends. My Quark Expeditions Antarctica adventure was featured on Spectrum News, sharing the magic of my seventh continent with a wider audience. At Zibby’s […]

Senior Benjamin Netanyahu Associates Interrogated Over ‘Qatargate’ Foreign Agent, Money Laundering Allegations

March 31, 2025David Rutman

The scandal around Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu known as “Qatargate” is heating up. Around a week ago, reports surfaced that Yonatan Urich, a senior advisor to the prime minister, and Eli Feldstein, his former military spokesman, had been detained in connection with an investigation first exposed by Israel’s Channel 12 News. The two were […]

Crashing Terrorism’s Cachet

March 30, 2025David Rutman

This is an awful time to explore career options in terrorism—perhaps the worst ever. Its once dreamy cachet has cratered. Choose this treacherous path and you’ll find yourself very much on the move, forever looking over your shoulder. IDF soldiers here; ICE agents there. And there’s absolutely no opportunity for advancement. Every time a new […]

Sleep’s Critical Role in Memory Formation Revealed by Extended Brain Monitoring, New Research Shows

March 30, 2025David Rutman

New research from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) has uncovered how sleep transforms recently formed memories into lasting ones by monitoring rat brain activity during extended sleep periods after learning. Neuroscientists from the Csicsvari research group at ISTA have provided groundbreaking insights into why sleep is essential for learning and memory formation. […]

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup October 12 – October 25, 2024

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup March 22 – March 28, 2025

March 28, 2025David Rutman

Israel Tech Startups and Innovations: Weekly Roundup March 22 – March 28, 2025 New Startups / VC FundingNavina Secures $55M Series C to Expand AI-Powered Clinical Intelligence in U.S. HealthcareNavina, an Israeli medtech startup that offers a clinical platform for primary care, has successfully closed a $55 million Series C funding round, bringing its total […]

Sympera AI Secures $10M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Relationship Banking with AI

March 28, 2025David Rutman

Sympera AI, an Israeli startup specializing in Agentic AI for relationship banking, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round co-led by Nyca Partners and Viola Ventures. The company’s AI-driven platform enhances banking efficiency by analyzing data, prioritizing clients, and enabling relationship managers to focus on high-value opportunities. Agentic AI represents a significant evolution […]

UC Davis Dissolves Law Student Association After It Proposed a BDS Resolution

March 27, 2025David Rutman

Recently, the Law Student Association (LSA) at UC Davis passed a resolution endorsing the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement. The goal was to prevent LSA funding for companies listed by the BDS National Committee; a flyer announced that there would be “NO FUNDING IF YOUR EVENT HAS THE FOLLOWING” and proceeded to list several major […]