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Yaneev Avital

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Israeli adtech startup MassiveImpact acquired by Taiwanese GMobi

The Israeli company has over a billion users each month. Taiwanese sources said the acquisition price was in the tens of millions of dollars

Aug 24, 2016

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Exit: Somoto acquires Israeli Meme Video for $13 million

Israeli company Somoto is acquiring Meme Video, another Israeli outfit – and its third acquisition over the past two years

Aug 19, 2016

Pursway

IPG buys out Israeli Pursway for lackluster price and lets go most employees

The size of the deal is close to the amount the startup had raised since its inception - and most of the employees have been let go

Sep 20, 2015

Samsung not giving up: Developing S8, new Note

A Note 8? A new reliable report reveals that Samsung is developing its next flagship phablet. The company is also launching its new S3 watch

Nov 15, 2016

Not just Surface and Windows: 4 more intriguing Microsoft announcements

Everybody is talking about the stunning Surface Studio computer and the Creators Update for Windows 10 unveiled by Microsoft last night. Here are four more interesting [Read More...]

Oct 27, 2016

Xiaomi throws down against Apple and Samsung on new devices

Chinese device maker Xiaomi has revealed a device with almost no bezels on the side or above the screen and a stunning screen-to-body ratio

Oct 27, 2016

A sneak peek at the new MacBook Pro with the Magic Toolbar

The leak, from Apple itself, reveals the new MacBook Pro ahead of today’s launch. Among other things, the new computer includes the Magic Toolbar and a [Read More...]

Oct 27, 2016

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Entrepreneurship

Next stop exit: New simulator lets you found and manage a virtual startup

Should you use a headhunter or rely on word-of-mouth to recruit employees? When should you launch? What should you use to compensate employees for their low salaries: [Read More...]

Feb 05, 2017

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New service provides valuation for your startup in 10 minutes

Do you want to know how much your startup is worth? Dutch startup Equidam will give you a valuation and detailed report in 10 minutes

Jun 07, 2016

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Israeli serial entrepreneur Iris Shoor’s Oribi raises $5.4 million

The startup’s technology will allow companies of all sizes to enjoy the business intelligence tools of large corporations

Jun 02, 2016

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Exit: IBM acquiring Israeli company EZSource

The Israeli company is developing a visual dashboard for developers showing them which apps have been altered. This is IBM's 14th acquisition in Israel

Jun 02, 2016

What is Microsoft planning at its intriguing announcement event?

The company is expected to issue a number of announcements, likely featuring an all-in-one desktop computer in the Surface series

Oct 26, 2016

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Exclusive: HoneyBook buys Israeli AppMyDay for millions

With HoneyBook buying AppMyDay for several million dollars, Geektime brings you behind the scenes to see how friendship transformed competitors into partners

Mar 10, 2016

Here are the top 4 startups from Microsoft’s Demo Day

Microsoft Ventures in Israel graduated the sixth class from its accelerator Monday night. Here are Geektime’s picks for the four most interesting pitches

Jun 30, 2015

Moshe Hogeg’s Mobli launches EyeIn, a visual search engine

The company Mobli unveiled EyeIn, its newest visual search engine and plugin for content sites, in a launch party on Tuesday evening. This is what we saw

Jun 16, 2015

Chorus.ai's Tel Aviv team. Photo credit: Chorus.ai

The sales call was very successful: Chorus.ai raises $16 million more

The Israeli startup has developed an AI-based system for sales talks that provides managers with quick insights into sales calls and sales team performances

Feb 08, 2017

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Moshe Hogeg’s online investment platform Invest.com raises $20 million

The company, which offers a ‘hedge fund for the people,’ has announced the launch of its services in the UK

May 26, 2016

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Salesforce acquires Israeli startup Implisit for tens of millions of dollars

The Israeli startup analyzes a company’s incoming emails to forecast potential deals

May 10, 2016

Will Israeli BidFlyer disrupt last-minute plane ticket pricing?

With a fresh $1 million investment, the company looks to save consumers major bucks and let airlines re-coop losses at the same time

Sep 22, 2015

More posts from FinTech

Fluxiot will help you grow your own food

Many of us would like to grow our own vegetables, but not everyone knows how to do it. Flux offers a system of sensors and an app that can help anyone to be a better [Read More...]

Nov 21, 2016

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A budding startup: Israeli Leaf raises $2 million for smart cannabis growing system

Cannabis cultivation need not be disorganized or dirty. And yes, this gives a whole new meaning to a "seed round."

Aug 16, 2016

[WATCH] StoreDot announces at Think Next: Within a year, we can charge an electric car in 5 minutes!

Elon Musk, behind you: Israeli startup StoreDot, which charges your smartphone in 30 seconds, does it again. The company now claims that within a year, we'll be able to [Read More...]

May 05, 2015

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Love the Bose QC35 for the sounds it makes, and those it leaves out

Bose’s headphones have become famous for their active noise cancellation technology. The company recently launched the QuietComfort 35, its first wireless headphones [Read More...]

Oct 22, 2016

It’s a bird, it’s a plane… It’s the new Intel drone

From now on, Intel is not only inside but also above. The company unveiled its new drone designated for the industrial market with several remarkable capabilities

Oct 15, 2016

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Coming soon to our smartphones: Stronger, thinner batteries made of lithium metal

A smartphone made by MIT grads has new, lithium metal batteries that are half as thin as current ones. Best of all, existing plants can manufacture them

Aug 23, 2016

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Suffering from a sleepless baby? Nanit can help

The Israeli startup has developed a smart monitor that analyzes the patterns and quality of an infant’s sleep using advanced computer vision algorithms

Jun 17, 2016

More posts from Hardware

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Israei EarlySense raises $25 million for contact-less patient monitoring platform

The company’s technology makes it possible to monitor a patient using a small sensor attached to their bed

Jun 03, 2016

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There is now an alcohol monitoring wristband

Forget those expensive and clumsy breathalyzers and meet Skyn, the world’s first alcohol monitoring wristband

May 24, 2016

Is Google working on an augmented reality lens?

A recently approved patent reveals that Google is developing an artificial lens that would be implanted in the user’s eyes

May 02, 2016

Israeli Farmigo raises $16M to deliver produce directly from farmers

Farmigo, which raised $16 million, is bringing the farmers market to the digital age – providing fresher produce to customers and more income to local farmers

Oct 01, 2015

More posts from Health

Presenso wants to prevent factory shutdowns with sensors and machine learning

Presenso’s technology uses sensors and machine learning to predict malfunctions in various types of equipment and prevent costly shutdowns of plants and companies

Nov 21, 2016

Hi-tech salaries: how much do Israelis earn compared with the rest of the world?

A new study, based on over 200,000 employees, shows that Israel is second only to the United States in average high tech salaries. Israeli web developers earn more than [Read More...]

Jun 28, 2016

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo Credit: Geektime

The best 14 technology companies to work for in the US

Spoiler alert: Facebook only got to third place. But who are the rest of the technology companies on the list of the 14 most desirable workplaces in the US, and how much [Read More...]

May 08, 2016

Intel exits mobile industry: production of Atom processor canceled

In shift to the cloud and IoT, the chip maker moves out of the mobile chip game, ending the era of the Atom

May 04, 2016

More posts from Industry

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Disturbing: New site displays everything Google knows about you

The websites you visited, the searches you conducted, the apps you used, and where you were – it all appears on Google's new website. But there's good news

Jun 30, 2016

7 tips that will make you a Slack champion

If your company already uses this popular and trendy communications service, here are seven tips that will help you be more efficient, faster, and even get more [Read More...]

Jun 26, 2016

Israeli startup Guesty, which provides tools for Airbnb users, raises $1.5M

Guesty provides a service for property owners to automatically manage their apartments on Airbnb. The startup tells Geektime about its new funding

Jun 11, 2014

Strigy wants to personalize your VR experience

The company has developed a system that does analytics for AR and VR viewing in order to improve both the speed and content of the viewing experience

Nov 21, 2016

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Israeli augmented reality startup Meta raises $50 million

Meta's headset not only makes it possible to see augmented reality, but also interact with virtual objects, challenging Microsoft's HoloLens

Jun 14, 2016

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Tencent and Intel launch a Windows 10-based gaming console

The Chinese giant responsible for ‘League of Legends’ announced their new console was developed in collaboration with Intel and will be manufactured by Haier

May 19, 2016

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Intel buys Israeli startup Replay for $170 million to give fans instant replays at any angle

The Tel Aviv startup is developing technology to let audiences at home or directors in the studio see replays at any angle they want. It's Intel's third big Israeli [Read More...]

Mar 09, 2016

Samsung not giving up: Developing S8, new Note

A Note 8? A new reliable report reveals that Samsung is developing its next flagship phablet. The company is also launching its new S3 watch

Nov 15, 2016

Google Pixel review: 8 things everyone should know

We set out to review Pixel, “Google’s first device,” which is one of the world’s most sought after devices. After 24 hours, we reached a number of conclusions

Nov 02, 2016

Xiaomi throws down against Apple and Samsung on new devices

Chinese device maker Xiaomi has revealed a device with almost no bezels on the side or above the screen and a stunning screen-to-body ratio

Oct 27, 2016

A Pixel 7? Google to launch new tablet built by Huawei

A new report reveals that in the coming weeks, Google will launch a new tablet produced by Huawei. The company will probably unveil the tablet at its upcoming festive [Read More...]

Sep 07, 2016

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Chorus.ai's Tel Aviv team. Photo credit: Chorus.ai

The sales call was very successful: Chorus.ai raises $16 million more

The Israeli startup has developed an AI-based system for sales talks that provides managers with quick insights into sales calls and sales team performances

Feb 08, 2017

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Pac-Man too: Games are coming to your Facebook Messenger

Do you feel like playing Pac-Man or Space Invaders against your friends? Now it’s as easy as sending a message when you do it in Facebook Messenger

Dec 01, 2016

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Samsung unveils the new Gear S3 smartwatch with GPS, LTE

Samsung took a good watch and added a bunch of new features, such as a loudspeaker, LTE connectivity, and payment support. But is it the world's smartest watch?

Sep 01, 2016

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Israeli adtech startup MassiveImpact acquired by Taiwanese GMobi

The Israeli company has over a billion users each month. Taiwanese sources said the acquisition price was in the tens of millions of dollars

Aug 24, 2016

More posts from News

New mysterious device enables thieves to break into and start cars in seconds

A new previously unknown device is enabling thieves to enter vehicles, start them, and get away in seconds

Dec 12, 2016

Remember the attack that shut down half the Internet? NanoLock could have prevented it

NanoLock Security is developing technology to protect currently unprotected IoT devices, so that they are not used for the next botnet attack, and you will not be easy [Read More...]

Nov 21, 2016

BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 22: In this photo Illustration hands typing on a computer keyboard on June 22, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. Photo Illustration: Thomas Trutschel/Photothek via Getty Images Israel

Exit: Israeli cyber startup Fireblade sold to 1-year-old StackPath

Israeli cyber firm Fireblade has been sold to StackPath, an intriguing company founded a year ago that has already raised $180 million

Jul 28, 2016

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Cisco to acquire Israeli startup CloudLock for $293 million

On a recent trip to Israel, Cisco Executive Chairman John Chambers announced the purchase of Israeli cyber company CloudLock, which develops cloud security technology

Jun 29, 2016

More posts from Security

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Pac-Man too: Games are coming to your Facebook Messenger

Do you feel like playing Pac-Man or Space Invaders against your friends? Now it’s as easy as sending a message when you do it in Facebook Messenger

Dec 01, 2016

Beware: a new Facebook virus is impersonating your friends by maliciously tagging you

Did a friend tag you on Facebook? It could very well be a rapidly spreading virus. What you should do to avoid getting infected, and what to do if you have already [Read More...]

Jun 27, 2016

Meet the Israeli app that wants to fill the world with hearts and teddy bears

At Facebook’s F8 developers’ conference, the company announced 40 developers that will be integrated with Messenger. Emu, a two-week old app, is one of the lucky few

Mar 29, 2015

A mini survey to bring more traffic to your site

Israeli startup Opinion Stage offers a way for sites to keep users and bring in new audiences by including them in polls

May 25, 2014

Venture Capital

The million dollar list: New Crowd-sourced list provides details of Israeli Angels

A new list now available online includes the names of more than 100 Israeli investors, and their areas of investment interest

Nov 26, 2014

Way to stop raising the issue: IronSource raises $80M

IronSource, a huge Israeli startup, completed a successful recruitment of approximately $80M, reflecting a market cap valued at $800M

Aug 12, 2014

Israeli startup Guesty, which provides tools for Airbnb users, raises $1.5M

Guesty provides a service for property owners to automatically manage their apartments on Airbnb. The startup tells Geektime about its new funding

Jun 11, 2014

Here are the top 4 startups from Microsoft’s Demo Day

Microsoft Ventures in Israel graduated the sixth class from its accelerator Monday night. Here are Geektime’s picks for the four most interesting pitches

Jun 30, 2015

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Israeli startup CoolaData raises $5.6 million

The company’s technology enables businesses to obtain real-time insights about the users’ behavioral patters. New investors in the company include Salesforce

Jul 28, 2016

Will Israeli BidFlyer disrupt last-minute plane ticket pricing?

With a fresh $1 million investment, the company looks to save consumers major bucks and let airlines re-coop losses at the same time

Sep 22, 2015

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Chinese chip maker Allwinner releases a $79 laptop based on Remix OS

Allwinner releases a new laptop that retails for less than a MacBook charger. Is this an emerging trend?

Apr 26, 2016

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Kueri development: Like Google Translate from natural language to SQL

The Kueri.me system enables users to ask questions in natural language, and “translates” them into SQL. Its uses? From bots and apps to IoT

Jul 24, 2016

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Israeli Takipi raises $15M to uncover flaws in your code quickly

This company’s technology lets developers discover and fix problems in their code in minutes, not days. This round brings them to $22M in total funding

Apr 20, 2016

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Shop on an American site, feel like you’re on a local one: Global-e raises $20 million

Global-e’s system localizes the customer’s entire shopping experience, including content, payments, and shipping

May 10, 2016

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New Israeli website helps you get scholarships easily

More than 850 different scholarships are available to students in Israel. Milgapo is a new website that will find all the relevant scholarships for you

Aug 28, 2016

This application is math teachers’ biggest nightmare

With PhotoMath, you can simply aim your camera towards a math equation or exercise and get the answer and all the steps toward the solution: Genius or horrible?

Oct 22, 2014

Next stop exit: New simulator lets you found and manage a virtual startup

Should you use a headhunter or rely on word-of-mouth to recruit employees? When should you launch? What should you use to compensate employees for their low salaries: [Read More...]

Feb 05, 2017

Sonic the Hedgehog, one of the heroes of the '90s. Photo credit: Screenshot / Geektime

Sega releases a major update to classic games such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Golden Axe

Sega announced a free update to games like Sonic the Hedgehog and Mortal Kombat for the Mega Drive console so they are better suited for today’s PCs. Game on!

Apr 27, 2016

Finally: Raspberry Pi finally launches their starter kit

Fun time for makers: Raspberry Pi is celebrating the sale of its 10 millionth computer by launching a starter kit that has everything: an official case, mouse, and [Read More...]

Sep 13, 2016

Way to stop raising the issue: IronSource raises $80M

IronSource, a huge Israeli startup, completed a successful recruitment of approximately $80M, reflecting a market cap valued at $800M

Aug 12, 2014

Nexus 5X and 6P, both which are stock Android. Photo credit: Geektime

9 features stock Android is sorely missing

The stock Android has countless advantages, but here are 9 features that only exist on Android devices such as LG, Samsung, Huawei, and HTC — and it’s a shame

May 11, 2016

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo Credit: Geektime

The best 14 technology companies to work for in the US

Spoiler alert: Facebook only got to third place. But who are the rest of the technology companies on the list of the 14 most desirable workplaces in the US, and how much [Read More...]

May 08, 2016

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This legal bot fights the good fight – in other words, it saves you from paying parking tickets

A bot called DoNotPay helps users avoid paying their tickets using questions and answers in natural language. Since launching, users have saved over $4 million

Jul 01, 2016

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Exit: Broadcom purchases Israeli MagnaCom for $50 million

Broadband communication giant Broadcom purchased Israeli startup MagnaCom, which develops 5th generation cellular communication technology, for $50 million

May 17, 2016

New mysterious device enables thieves to break into and start cars in seconds

A new previously unknown device is enabling thieves to enter vehicles, start them, and get away in seconds

Dec 12, 2016

Tesla announces that all future models to be autonomous

Tesla founder Elon Musk announces that all the company’s new cars would include a string of new sensors and a super-computer that would facilitate fully autonomous [Read More...]

Oct 20, 2016