Technology Innovation
From the signs of World War III: Renault to produce attack drones for the French army
During World War II carmakers built tanks and bombers. Now it’s happening again: At the request of France’s Defense Ministry, Renault will produce up to 600 long-range drones a month at two plants.
Electric cars’ hidden magnetic fields raise new questions for regulators and drivers
Montreal–Israel tech ties strengthen at cyber event
Console in hand, PC power: Lenovo's portable beast
Israeli high-tech company aims to replace manual cyber compliance with AI
Current methods most companies use to ensure compliance with laws and regulations are slow and ineffective, often relying on older technology such as spreadsheets and manual collection.
Good news for plug-in and hybrids: Benefit-in-kind value will not change
The Finance Ministry kept company car tax rules for 2026 unchanged; electric car benefits won’t rise despite falling sales. Will the purchase tax increase at year-end?
Google to flag battery-draining Android apps in Play Store from March 2026
Apps keeping phones awake over 2 hours in 24h will show a warning about high battery use and may drop in Play Store rankings.
Helsing’s HX-2 scores five hits while rival Virtus sputters in British Army demo
"it was a disaster for Stark," said a person briefed on the German test, after a battery fire sent one unmanned drone burning into nearby woodland.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.1 with thinking modes for smarter, warmer, candid, quirky chat
Rollout begins for paid ChatGPT Pro, Plus, and business subscribers, with free access to follow, as the company touts improved instruction following and adaptive reasoning.
Review: Shark’s handheld steam mop removes floor stains
If you already have a handheld vacuum-mop at home, the Steam Pickup is an add-on that can remove floor stains with steam and disinfect without using chemicals.
WATCH: Elon Musk's Tesla begins production of its first humanoid robot
Tesla has begun producing parts for its humanoid robot, Optimus, marking a key step in the humanoid robotics race. Full industrial production is planned for 2026.
Sweet Security closes USD 75 million funding round, bolstering Cloud and AI real-time protection
Sweet Security secures USD 75 million to expand its Runtime CNAPP and AI protection globally. The firm, founded by elite IDF veterans, now secures models and the full AI lifecycle.
The Waze of the sea: Naval veterans’ start-up launches maritime navigation platform
Israeli maritime navigation system lets ships share real-time info, including pirate threats. CEO Yarden Gross: 'Collaborative navigation is a safety, environmental, and security necessity.'
Apple teams with Issey Miyake on $229 iPhone Pocket bag
“iPhone Pocket explores the joy of using the iPhone your way,” said Yoshiyuki Miyamae, design director at Miyake Design Studio.