Communication

Using babies, Israeli study reveals why AI fails to truly understand animal calls

Even as AI masters human language, a groundbreaking Israeli study reveals a fundamental flaw in how AI decodes the animal kingdom: It hears the volume and pitch, but misses the point.

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A new AI framework, known as SHIC-XE, developed to detect signs of pain in horses

Straight from the horse’s mouth: New Israeli AI helps horses tell us when they are in pain

El Al aircraft. The company's net profit doubled.

War profits: El Al doubles profit and Bezeq jumps 38%

Soldiers from the United States gather together during the opening ceremony of Exercise Southern Jackeroo on May 29, 2026 in Townsville, Australia.

Iran using social media footage to target US troops, assets in Middle East


Ever wish your dog could understand you? New research suggests they can

Pet dogs can learn to respond to human words because they understand that some ‘stand for’ objects.

 A study has made the surprising discovery by recording brain activity that dogs generally also know that certain words “stand for” certain objects. when they hear those words, they activate a matching mental representation in their minds.

Communications Ministry to fine cell companies for poor reception

First time: Ministry of Communications intends to fine Pelephone, Partner, Cellcom, Hot Mobile, and Wicom around 9 million shekels for not meeting 95% 4G cellular coverage requirements in settlements

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Can you hear me now: Cell companies face fine for bad service

If the sanctions go through, this will be the first time that such sanctions are imposed.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends digital journalism Conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, January 9, 2023.

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WhatsApp's new design options aim for organized messaging

The various new “options will save people time and allow them to communicate more effectively through their WhatsApp messages,” Meta said in a statement. 

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Israel says it approves Starlink services in Gaza field hospital

The Communications Ministry also said that Starlink -- Elon Musk's satellite network and the world's largest satellite operator -- will be enabled in Israel for the first time.

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Israeli tech helps soldier with brain injuries heal and speak again

Through Israeli innovation, a wounded IDF soldier is able to communicate with his family once again.

Now Officer R can communicate with his caregivers and family members. "Tagid Li".

5 Reasons to Switch to eSIM Packages for Mobile in Israel and Abroad

eSIM is a modern alternative to traditional SIM cards that offers advantages for eSIM-based communication packages in Israel, abroad, and for integrated packages in both Israel and abroad.

 5 reasons to switch to mobile eSIM packages in Israel and abroad

Bad News for WhatsApp Users: Backup Will Cost Money

The change in the app's file storage format, on Google Drive's cloud, will require many users to pay in order to back up messages and videos over 15 gigabytes.


Communications Ministry funds network reception for bomb shelters

The transmitters provide radio reception coverage from Metulla to Beersheba, extending into protected areas and shelters.

 Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi attends digital journalism Conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, January 9, 2023.