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This file photo taken on February 14, 2020, shows the US multinational technology and internet-related services company Google logo in Brussels (Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
July 13, 2023, 4:10 pm
Google launches Hebrew version of AI chatbot Bard
Update also allows image insertion in prompts and exporting code created by the service
By ToI Staff
This file photo taken on February 14, 2020, shows the US multinational technology and internet-related services company Google logo in Brussels (Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)
February 14, 2023, 6:04 pm
Google reportedly starting layoffs in Israel
US tech giant sent out letters summoning dozens of employees in Israel for pre-firing hearings this week, according to Hebrew media
By Sharon Wrobel
A Google building at the company's campus in Mountain View, California, on Sept. 24, 2019. (AP/Jeff Chiu)
From the WebAugust 31, 2022, 3:51 am
Google employee who led protest against contract with IDF announces resignation
Ariel Koren tells NYT that the firm demanded she relocate to Brazil after she circulated petition against $1.2b deal she claimed would contribute to surveillance of Palestinians
Illustrative: Workers operate a traffic light in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, January 14, 2020. (David Cohen/Flash90)
October 6, 2021, 6:38 pm
In Israel, Google tests AI tech to better time traffic lights
US technology giant says early results show 10-20% reduction in fuel use and delay time at intersections
By Ricky Ben-David
Workers protest against Google's handling of sexual misconduct allegations at the company's Mountain View, Calif., headquarters on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
November 2, 2018, 9:53 am
Israeli Google workers join global walkout over sexual misconduct policies
Employees have accused the tech giant of mishandling harassment allegations against executives
By AP and ToI Staff
Kifah Dasuki, an Arab vegan activist, and Guy Podolovich, a YouTube star, meet and cook together in one of the chapters of 'Work in Progress,' created by filmmakers Tomer and Barak Heymann (Courtesy Heymann Brothers)
October 21, 2017, 8:51 am
Tales of love and tolerance told on YouTube
Documentary filmmakers match up social activists with local celebs from the video-sharing website
By Jessica Steinberg
A Blindspot ad in Tel Aviv (Screenshot)
December 30, 2015, 6:53 pm
Israeli ‘anonymous flirting’ app raises ire at Knesset
Lawmaker takes aim at messaging service co-founded by Bar Refaeli’s brother, Dor, charging it can be used to ‘harass, bully, and threaten’
By David Shamah
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen drawing after attending a press conference launching 'Campus TLV' a technology hub for Israeli start-ups, entrepreneurs and developers at Google's Tel Aviv offices Monday, December 10, 2012 (photo credit: Kobi Gideon/Flash90)
November 12, 2015, 9:16 pm
Google staffers refuse to travel to Israel for court testimony
Internet giant’s employees cite ‘security situation,’ will testify via video from company’s European HQ
By ToI Staff
An exterior view of the Google office in Mountain View, California. (Google office image via Shutterstock)
From the WebSeptember 29, 2015, 1:04 am
Google Israel matches Jewish, Arab, Druze students
Intermountain Jewish News: ‘Hanging Out for Peace’ is designed to bring kids closer – through technology
Michael Matias (Photo credit: Courtesy)
April 20, 2015, 7:19 pm
Google scion whiz kid hacks his way to IDF service
Michael Matias, 19, son of Google Israel’s head, is a self-made man – and his hackathons are helping high-schoolers to succeed too
By David Shamah
(L to R) Google Israel CEO (Meir Brand) and Amir Teig at the Digital Conference in Tel Aviv (Photo credit: Courtesy)
December 29, 2014, 7:31 pm
Google Israel CEO: We’re no monopoly
The company that controls more data than anyone ever has its problems. It ‘could even end up like Nokia’
By David Shamah
Google Israel wants to boost online shopping with their 48-hour shopping bonanza, Shopping IL (Courtesy Google Israel)
November 12, 2014, 1:31 am
Google Israel ups the ante on online sales
Shopping IL is Google’s first 48-hour online sale hosted in Israel
By Jessica Steinberg
Entrepreneurs gather at the Google campus in Tel Aviv. (Anna Morein)
From the WebFebruary 26, 2014, 12:12 pm
Israeli moms mentored by Google for women making start-ups
Bloomberg: Campus for Moms is just one of the search engine giant’s programs to help boost opportunities for less-advantaged groups
Yasha Harari
February 19, 2014, 4:44 pm
Yasha Harari
Why Google loves Israel
Is it a coincidence that the search engine titan buys a no-name start-up just for its intellectual capital on the heels of Valentine’s Day?
View of a Google Data Center (Photo credit: Courtesy)
November 7, 2013, 9:47 pm
Cloud gives Google another reason to like Israel
Israeli technology has provided the tech giant with some of its most important tools, and could play a role too in its latest foray
By David Shamah
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