Motorola unveils new body camera for security forces

Motorola Solutions has introduced the V500, a cutting-edge body camera that supports LTE cellular communication infrastructure, enabling security forces to receive real-time updates and critical intelligence during emergency responses.  The camera allows first responders to transmit live video and location data to the control center, empowering incident managers with a comprehensive understanding of the situation […]

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McDonald’s launches CosMc’s, a new coffee chain to take on Starbucks

“Our universe is growing this week as McDonald’s starts testing CosMc’s, a new small-format, beverage-led concept that’s truly out of this world,” McDonald’s official announcement proclaimed, teasing its intriguing new venture. The fast-food giant is venturing into a coffee-driven concept with a small-format brand that offers a range of new drinks, along with food inspired […]

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Navigating bureaucracy: How to obtain a building permit in Israel

Israeli bureaucracy is notorious for causing delays in the issuance of construction permits, particularly in the real estate and urban renewal sectors. This frustration leads developers and contractors on a complex journey to obtain the necessary permits. Despite attempts to address these bureaucratic barriers and increase the housing supply, little has changed. Even recent government […]

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Students collaborate in hackathon, boosting Israel’s digital PR

Last week, Margalit Start-Up City in Jerusalem played host to a collaborative effort between 15 Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) students and approximately 100 seasoned professionals, including programmers, product managers, project managers, and experts in marketing and social media. This diverse group joined forces for a 48-hour hackathon with the common goal of enhancing Israel’s […]

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Israel’s trains to receive improved cellular reception, WiFi access

The Communications Ministry and Transportation Ministry are launching an experiment to examine possible ways to improve reception for passengers of Israel Railways.  As part of the experiment, WiFi and cellular signal amplifiers will be activated onboard trains and technology will be installed near train car window slots.  “Road transport infrastructures are integrated with communication infrastructures, […]

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GenCell unveils vision for GreenFSG circular energy economies in Dubai

Israel’s GenCell Energy presented Thursday at the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Clean Energy Accelerator (CEA) Innovation Showcase on the sidelines of COP28, sharing its vision to enable GreenFSG circular energy economies. FSG stands for fueling, storing, and generating.  In a video presentation, GenCell CEO Rami Reshef said, “We are on a journey for our R&D […]

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