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Google pulls AI generation feature out of satellite maps after fears of misuse, misinformation

In its original announcement on Thursday, Google stated that the feature could "bring history to life," or "give your favorite place a makeover."

FILE PHOTO: Google's logo during the CERAWeek energy conference 2026 in Houston, Texas, U.S., March 24, 2026.
Google's Gemini Startup Forum: Cybersecurity.

One in three startups at Google’s cybersecurity forum are Israeli, organizers announce

The three-phone foldable lineup also includes the Galaxy Z Flip8, with Israeli launch prices beginning at NIS 4,000.

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 with wider screen, lower price in Israel with local carrier deals

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Thousands of Google employees demand fair layoffs


How AI SEO companies are changing local business visibility

AI search optimization companies are reshaping how local businesses win visibility through trust signals, Google Maps, AI search, and digital authority.

AI is transforming how local businesses are discovered, trusted, and chosen.

Jewish success in AI is fueling an old debate about antisemitism - opinion

The poem asks God to choose another people, saying that the Jews have no more blood to sacrifice. They have run out of prayers and “have paid for every letter of the Ten Commandments..."

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Turning ideas into products: Mekorot, Commit, and Google Cloud's innovation hackathon

Areas examined included improving the reliability of water supply, streamlining operational and control processes

Hackathon, held at Google’s offices, with joint teams from Mekorot and Google Cloud

Alphabet takes its place in the Dow Jones industrial average

"Alphabet’s inclusion in the Dow reflects its shift toward AI and tech-driven markets amid global uncertainty."

The tech deal of the year: Four giants poured a billion dollars into an Israeli company

AppsFlyer closed a dramatic funding round of over a billion dollars as part of its Series E round, at a company valuation of $2.7 billion.

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Students walk out of Google CEO's speech at Stanford commencement over Israel cloud contract

The protest centered on Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract involving Google and the Israeli government that has drawn criticism from students opposed to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

Graduation ceremony at Reichman University, 2026

Why Israel stopped when Trump said stop: Understanding the 12-hour Iran war

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: A startup’s relationship with Google and North Korea’s path to the nuclear bomb offers unexpected insights into this week’s 12-hour war with Iran.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump. Never has Israel had a more supportive president in the White House, and never has Israel been so dependent on a US president, the writer asserts.

Nvidia, Google ask to pay Israel taxes in dollars as shekel gains

Tech giants, and Nvidia in particular, are among the biggest employers in Israel, and their impact on the local economy is enormous

Nvidia in Israel.

Google engineer charged with insider trading on Polymarket after netting $1.2 m. on search data

Michele Spagnuolo, a 36-year-old Italian citizen, allegedly used insider information to bet on long-shot candidates like indie pop musician D4vd.

Polymarket logo appears in this illustration taken April 22, 2026.

Google completely changes the search engine

Google revealed at a conference a new generation of AI–powered search with a smart search box, autonomous agents, and a continuous conversational interface.

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