Tech Updates

Microsoft to Integrate AI Agents into Windows 11 Taskbar

https://www.theverge.com/news/821948/microsoft-windows-11-ai-agents-taskbar-integration

In AI news, Jeff Bezos is funding the startup 'Project Prometheus,' while OpenAI's Sam Altman celebrated ChatGPT's mastery of em dash formatting. The Israeli tech sector is experiencing a mix of major deals and challenges. On the investment front, India is investing $1.25 billion in chipmaker Tower Semiconductor, and Ansys acquired startup Zemaro for hundreds of millions. Additionally, defense company Rafael secured a $100 million deal with the Czech Republic, Taboola's founder invested $3.5 million in the startup Keep, and a new accelerator called 'Next' launched in partnership with Google. Concurrently, the industry faces challenges as Wix lays off 370 employees and cyber firm Nemesis is suspected of selling spyware, amid reports of a global smear campaign.

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How to measure AI developer productivity in 2025 | Nicole Forsgren

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWcDfPVTizQ

OpenAI has detailed new features for its GPT-5.1 update. Google is acquiring Israeli AI code-testing startup Codium for $80-100 million and will also begin verifying developers for Android sideloading. Nvidia's strong momentum is set to continue, with demand expected to exceed supply until 2025. Liora Ofer, chair of Melisron, discussed the company's expansion while navigating Israel's judicial overhaul. Additionally, TheMarker released its premium TechNation outlook for 2025.

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In cybersecurity, Israeli startup Wiz has emerged from stealth with a $6 billion valuation, while the country's Cyber Directorate warns of widespread Iranian cyberattacks. Defense company Elbit secured a $150 million contract for fighter jet training centers in the Asia-Pacific. In health-tech, Ibex Medical Analytics raised $55 million for its AI cancer diagnosis technology, and a study found a gout drug significantly reduces chromosomal defects in pre-IVF embryos. In consumer tech, Samsung is integrating AI into the Galaxy S24 to boost sales, and Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to highways in California and Arizona. A report on Israel's tech sector highlights a trend of employees prioritizing purpose over salary.

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Google is integrating its Gemini AI into more products, replacing Google Assistant in Maps and rolling it out to Google TV. In other AI news, Nvidia is acquiring Israeli AI startup Run:ai for approximately $700 million, while OpenAI plans to pay Israelis for photos and videos to train its models. A survey reveals that managers admit to bias, rewarding in-office employees with higher pay. In a scientific breakthrough, Israeli scientists have separated two single silver atoms for the first time. Additionally, Calcalist has published its 2023 list of the most influential people in Israeli high-tech.

• https://arstechnica.com/google/2025/11/so-long-assistant-gemini-is-taking-over-google-maps
• https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hjxuakyjzl
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• https://www.theverge.com/news/817831/gemini-for-tv-google-tv-streamer-roll-out

From Words to Worlds: Spatial Intelligence

https://drfeifei.substack.com/p/from-words-to-worlds-spatial-intelligence

The LLM Learning Loop

https://martinfowler.com/articles/llm-learning-loop.html

Intel is laying off 12,000 employees, representing 11% of its workforce. Apple is considering using its A-series chips for cheaper MacBooks. Nvidia and Microsoft are investing in Cognition AI, creator of the AI software engineer "Devin," while the Microsoft-owned LinkedIn faces issues with antisemitism and pro-terror content. Amazon plans to launch a robotics-powered fulfillment center in Israel. The Israeli industry is bracing for a potential 20% contraction and 30,000 layoffs, as the government also mulls revoking tax exemptions for startup investors. Additionally, there is a report on the collapse of DAO organizations.

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https://www.theverge.com/news/813391/apple-mac-laptop-iphone-a-series-chip-macbook-cheaper

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Ilya Sutskever is opening a Safe Superintelligence R&D center in Tel Aviv, while Intel has awarded $250,000 grants to startups in AI, quantum computing, and anti-aging. In contrast, the tech industry is experiencing widespread layoffs: IoT startup Wiliot is cutting 15% of its staff, U.S. Bank is closing its Israel development center and laying off 100 employees, and major companies like Amazon and Tesla are laying off thousands. An analysis of the AI industry examines the hype and potential for a bubble. A LeumiTech report suggests that the investment slowdown in Israeli high-tech is less severe than the global trend. Separately, Apple has released updates for iOS and macOS featuring new "Liquid Glass" controls.

• https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hyhshjvyzl
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• https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/812455/ai-industry-earnings-bubble-fomo-hype
• https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/by4qmnlkbx
• https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/11/apple-releases-ios-26-1-macos-26-1-other-updates-with-liquid-glass-controls-and-more