Elon Musk’s Tesla halts production of Model X, Y to focus on ‘autonomous future’ in 2026
The announcement was made as part of the Q4 2025 Shareholders' update, during which the company reported its quarterly earnings and plans for 2026.
Tech & Start Ups
Israel experiences 150% more investments in mental health, $352 million in startup funding in 2025
![Mental health [illustrative]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_96,w_96/435031 "Mental health [illustrative]")
Apple buys secretive Israeli AI company Q.ai for $1.6 billion in biggest acquisition of its history
Investment firm offers to buy 51% of Israeli med tech company at $18 per share
Israel's gold rush: Inside Palo Alto Networks’ $25b. acquisition of CyberArk
TECH AFFAIRS: When it comes to the cybersecurity market, mergers and acquisitions are shaping the industry and changing it from end to end.
ChatGPT-5 launches worldwide: What's new and what will be available for free?
According to OpenAI, the new ChatGPT-5 will be smarter, faster, and more widely useful than its predecessors, with dramatic upgrades in all sectors.
Apple to pledge $100 billion for US manufacturing, White House official says
Apple did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Trump's tariffs cost Apple $800 million in the June quarter and spurred some customers to buy iPhones in late spring this year.
Young Israeli innovators showcase military-inspired tech at Rishon Lezion innovation event
Approximately 200 students participated in "Shark Day," a youth innovation showcase aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and creative thinking among future tech leaders.
Israel’s Sequent Tech turns smartphones into ballot boxes through encrypted online voting solution
The system uses biometric authentication, encryption, and zero-knowledge proofs to guarantee the integrity of votes, allowing voters to independently validate their ballots.
Palo Alto to scoop up Israeli CyberArk for $25 billion to tackle AI-era threats
CyberArk specializes in privileged access management, technology that helps organizations safeguard sensitive systems by limiting and monitoring access to critical accounts.
Airovation Technologies awarded top honor in 2025 Hebrew University - Asper Prize competition
Led by ASPER-HUJI Innovate, the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship center, the prize celebrates startups transforming academic research into real-world solutions.
Netflix defends using AI, promising shows will be ‘better, not just cheaper’
The introduction of AI is anticipated to reduce the cost of big-budget shows.
Playermaker: Enhancing football training & strengthening parent-child bonds
In an era where technology is transforming every aspect of sports, Israeli sports tech company Playermaker stands out as a revolutionary tool designed to enhance the development of young footballers.
Israel launches NIS 1m. fund for AI regulatory sandboxes
This initiative is groundbreaking on a national level, as it is one of the first formal steps towards regulating experimental policy on artificial intelligence within a controlled framework.
