Technology

Spotify down for thousands of US users, Downdetector shows

There were more than 13,500 reports of issues with the streaming platform as of 09:09 a.m. ET, according to Downdetector, which tracks outages by collating status reports from a number of sources.

 Designing taste itself for you. Spotify
OPPO X9

OPPO launches the Find X9 Pro in Israel: A new photography experience

Chipolo - POP.

Locate your keys or bag with iPhone and also with Android

International representatives at the US-Led Pax Silica Summit.

Israel joins Pax Silica Initiative, US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global AI industry


Price brake: Skoda lowers most models by thousands of shekels

After a wave of electric launches at prices lower than in the past, price reductions are now coming to gasoline models as well, with the first importer publishing a 2026 price list.

Škoda Kodiaq. The base model reduced to NIS 212,000

Football manager 2026: Winning tactics

After last year’s harsh reviews, the veteran football management simulation returns with more depth, women’s leagues, and tech and graphical upgrades that enhance the experience.

Football Manager 26.

A powerful, fast, and accessible smartphone at a price that won’t make you sweat

With several new models in Israel, Infinix aims to challenge the dominance of the major brands: Good performance, fast AMOLED screens, accessible service, and a price below NIS 1,950.

An Infinix smartphone

Trump says he will sign order curbing state AI laws

US President Trump announces plans to sign an executive order on AI, aiming to create a national standard to preempt state laws governing the technology.

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, December 11, 2025.

Galaxy Z TriFold: Samsung unveils smartphone with a screen that folds in three

Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z TriFold, its first device with a triple-fold and a huge screen that opens into three parts.

Galaxy Z TriFold

After Las Vegas announcements: Oracle AI Tech Days brings leading innovations to Israel

Oracle Israel and John Bryce showcased Vegas AI innovations to hundreds of tech professionals, aiming to turn them into practical tools that organizations in Israel can implement immediately.

From right to left: Yael Har Even, CEO of Oracle Israel; Margarita Ifergan, Director of John Bryce Training College.

‘Under siege’: Creators describe rising antisemitism in Hollywood

Jewish creators behind Mad Men and The Americans describe the growing antisemitism that young artists face.

‘Mad Men’ creator Matthew Weiner at Jerusalem Sessions on Monday.

X’s location tool reveals global disinformation machine - opinion

By exposing hidden accounts' location, X’s location tool delivers a small win in a sprawling information war that continues to evolve.

Pro-Palestinian, "Gazan" social media accounts registered to other countries.

In world first, Australia bans social media usage for children under 16

Governments from Denmark to Malaysia, and even some states in the US, say they plan similar steps.

Social media alerts

A revolution in the skies: How a curved wing saves airlines millions of dollars

Wingtip curves are now a key feature of modern aviation. Though they seem like a design detail, they have saved the industry billions and reduced air pollution.

El Al Plane.

Three years of ChatGPT: The tool that shook our lives – and where it’s heading

A special project with Walla: AI has taken over our lives – unstoppable convenience, vanishing jobs, and blurred lines between truth and virtual reality.

chat gpt.