Seeing Israel Anywhere, Every Day
I haven’t been to Israel in six years. That might not sound like a lot of time to some people, but might sound like an eternity to others
If I Only Had One Jewish App On My iPhone
This past week I saw a video preview of an upcoming iPod app that excited and inspired me to the point of near tears. It was for RustyBrick’s jaw-dropping ArtScroll Schottenstein Talmud app. Unfortunately that app won’t be out for another few months (but take the time to check out the preview at www.rustybrick.com), yet I realized after months of writing this column that I had yet to give the due attention to RustyBrick’s Siddur app.
From Feet To Amot: A New Jewish Units App
During my yearly visits to Australia to visit my wife’s family, I must endure the brutal calculations involved in switching from the imperfect Imperial system to the maligned-by-Americans (but clearly more efficient) Metric system. Pounds become kilos, Fahrenheit becomes Celsius, and feet become meters. Calculations are involved every day – and I don’t have a mind for numbers.
The Face That Launched A Thousand Apps: Yours
Israeli startup Umoove will soon offer a gesture-recognition technology for mobile devices that will control and steer devices by reading gentle facial and head movements, according to a report by NoCamels.
If You Launch It, They Will Come: ArtScroll On The iPad
For the Siyum HaShas in MetLife Stadium, community leaders, security officials, and even dogs (K-9 units) spent months getting ready for the close to 100,000 in attendance on Wednesday afternoon. However, members of ArtScroll have been focusing on what happens after the celebration. In honor of the 13th daf yomi cycle, ArtScroll has begun to launch its newest edition of the Babylonian Talmud – a digitized version for the iPad.
How Much Do You Trust Facebook?
The Portal already has stiff competition from Google Home and Amazon Echo, although its video-calling technology gives it a unique twist to help differentiate it from other smart speaker devices.
Google’s New Pixel 3 And Pixel 3 XL
The Pixel 3’s most notable and impressive features lie in the phone’s use of AI (artificial intelligence).
Instagram Unveils Anti-Bullying Tool
When posting a selfie, a shimmer of hearts floats across the screen and the user is encouraged to tag a friend to spread kindness.
IBM Unveils Tool To Fight Computer Bias
It’s not just humans who are biased. Apparently, computer algorithms are too. That's why IBM recently unveiled AI Fairness 360 (AIF360) – an artificial...
Galaxy X’s Foldable Screen – Coming Your Way
In addition to having an Infinity Flex Display, the Galaxy X allows up to three apps to run simultaneously – a multi-tasker’s dream!
Is Christopher Reeve’s Dream Coming True?
Unlike those of previous studies, Courtine’s stimulations only targeted the precise location of the movement.
It’s Happening – Robots Are Replacing Human Workers
The robots will not deliver mail directly to each customer’s home. Rather, they will send customers notifications through an app.
Taking Your Business To The Next Level
I’m a small business owner and I’m just so overwhelmed by the number of programs/applications available for small business owners.
Network Speeds: How Fast Is Super Fast?
Some experts say it’ll be around 20 times faster than LTE and download speeds of 1GBps will become the norm.
Is Tech The Answer For Seizure Patients?
Once programmed, the RNS System monitors a patient’s brainwaves and is ready to provide treatment whenever it detects unusual activity that can lead to a seizure, even if the patient is sleeping.
Technology’s Effect On Children – One Mother’s Story
It took us a while to figure out that the things she was watching, while appropriate, were too complex for her to handle and subconsciously weighed down on her.
The Kosher-For-Shabbos Lightbulb
Shabbulbs are about 40 watts – sufficient for reading, but if you wish to light up a larger room, you probably need several bulbs to. Shabbulb is also multi-voltage (110V-240V).
A Revolution For Jewish Women: Technology Meets Halacha
Rabbi Fishel Jacobs of Kfar Chabad in Israel believes the Jewish world is experiencing a “family purity revolution.” He should know. Since 1998, Rabbi...
Welcome: The World’s First ‘Virtual Reality’ Laptop
It goes without saying that the augmented and virtual reality effects of the zSpace laptop are ground-breaking.
Artificial Intelligence May Help Cancer Patients
Researchers are hoping this AI tool can significantly improve cancer patients' quality of life.
Drones Are Coming, But Fear Not
Why, for example, do Americans seem hesitant to embrace drones? Is it fear of technology eliminating jobs? Is it concern about privacy breaches?
Beware: Drones Are Coming (Part II)
Even if regulations do “catch up” to recent technological innovations, technology as a whole is evolving at a rate that arguably exceeds the human ability to adapt.
Coming Our Way: Messenger, Instagram, And WhatsApp Integration
First off, merging user information from WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger will make Facebook even better at targeting ads – and a significant portion of Facebook’s revenue comes from ads.
The Future Sneaker: Nike Vs. Adidas
Previously, owning a pair of sneakers required little to no maintenance. Smart sneakers, however, need to be charged.
The Future? – Immersion Neuroscience
The brain is not designed to accurately reveal its unconscious emotional state.
Samsung’s New Fold and Galaxy S10 Lineup
With this new array of different yet similar phones, Samsung fans might be wondering which one is best to order.
The HoloLens 2
HoloLens 2 is geared for enterprising customers. As such, Microsoft is allowing companies to customize their HoloLens to suit their industry and workers before purchase.
Should Candidates Be On Social Media?
Social media has given people – including congressional and presidential candidates – an unfiltered platform, and no one has perhaps utilized it quite as effectively as President Trump.
Top 12 Must-Have Free Jewish Apps (Part I)
Some of the apps on this list have already gained prominence in the mainstream Jewish world. Others are still relatively new.
Top 12 Must-Have Free Jewish Apps (Part II)
Some of the apps on this list have already gained prominence in the mainstream Jewish world. Others are still relatively new.