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.
New Mind-Reading Technology
Brain activation patterns for simple thoughts or emotions – while interesting and newsworthy – hardly provide insight into the more complex and abstract thoughts that humans regularly have.
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).
Apps To Supplement Your Child’s Education
Important note: Please check the apps before downloading them to ensure they fit your family hashkafa-wise.
Electronics Today
In an effort to accommodate the haredi world, Bezeq is now offering “kosher” phone service. This service will ban all calls to inappropriate numbers. Bezeq invested over $500,000 into this service and is offering it free of charge.
Which Tech Position Is Right For Me?
Many religious women are starting to go into software development – and for good reason.
Behind The Shabbos Oven
At times, there may be some disagreement between Rabbonim when dealing with complex halachos. In those cases, OU Technology always goes with the strict opinion.
Tales Of A Software Developer
The popularity of tech jobs in the frum community has increased exponentially. Tech jobs tend to pay well, and at times allow for remote work or a more flexible work schedule.
How Apple Made Me A Better Jew
Over the past few weeks, I've become an improved Jew. I learn more, say more brachos, bench more, and didn't have a problem remembering the day in the Omer. I haven't been to Israel recently, didn't have a near death experience that reawakened my spiritual side, nor did I feel empty in my life and decided I needed to search for more meaning. So what caused this recent growth spurt in my Judaism? I got an iPod touch.
Helping College Students Deal With Stress
Texas A&M University researchers are developing a platform to help students keep track of their mental health.
Walking Through The Mishkan
Within a few short weeks, the weekly parshah will address the topics of the Mishkan (tabernacle) and the kohen’s begadim (priestly vestments). What better way to prepare for this reading than actually seeing, up close and personal, the objects mentioned in the text.
Texting Tips While Dating
Do Not Ghost. It is rude and hurtful. Give the person you’re dating the respect and dignity to let them know you don’t think it’s a match.
Best Tech For Bubby And Zaidy
Like everything in life, gift-giving is an art, and knowing your audience is paramount.
Safe Internet For Kids
Here are some of the best filtering software for parents’ peace of mind:.
10 Ways To Protect Yourself From Hackers
While even the most secure systems are vulnerable to hackers, there are a few things you can do to better protect yourself.
Is Christopher Reeve’s Dream Coming True?
Unlike those of previous studies, Courtine’s stimulations only targeted the precise location of the movement.
Samsung’s New S20 Lineup
Samsung has also integrated some new and notable features into its Galaxy lineup, many of which are thanks to Samsung’s deepening partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Spotify.
Robotic Body Surrogates
Users employ a web-based augmented reality interface to remotely control a PR2 robot. The robot is controlled through eye tracking and head tracking.
Tales Of A YouTuber
The gaming community is large and diverse, and Yudy had to spend the time and energy finding the right niche and creating content his subscribers connected to and appreciated.
Bar Ilan Responsa
Bar Ilan Responsa, Volume Ten Plus is a powerful product that will make a very nice addition to your Jewish software library. In fact, it will probably make up a large part of your Jewish software library. This is a most excellent option for the student who needs a serious array of resources at an affordable price.
JStay: The Jewish Travel App
Sounds like a typical vacation rental app, but JStay comes with other notable features created specifically with the religious traveler in mind.
Women Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
While in the secular world, one can find women-only tech associations, Zafrir notes such organizations do not exist for Orthodox women in Israel, and many people from outside the community believe the organizations servicing both frum male and female entrepreneurs are enough.
The Organization Fighting For Hearts And Minds
Rothstein is quick to point out that antisemitism has been expressed in a variety of ways in different generations, but at its core, it’s the same old hateful antisemitism.
Soncino Classics Collection
As the holiday of Shavuos rapidly approaches and the days of Sefirah draw to an end, what better way to prepare oneself for the holiday of receiving the Torah than to actually increase one's familiarity with it? The Soncino Classics Collection on CD-ROM is a great accompaniment to your studies whether you a beginner or a scholar.
DavkaWriter Platinum 4.0
The holiday of Chanukah has finally come, so you know what that means. It's time to find the right gift! I am sure those of you who purchased DavkaWriter Platinum 3.2 last year were not disappointed. However, Davka Writer Platinum 4.0 is out on the market, and it is definitely worth the upgrade.
Will Facebook Succeed In Reinventing Itself?
According to a 2017 study by the Royal Society for Public Health in the UK, Instagram is the worst social media app for young people’s mental health, followed closely by Snapchat.
What’s An NFT And Is It Jewish?
This past year Lightstone created a menorah NFT with digital artist Yoni Chanowitz. Attendees at Lightstone's annual Chanukah party could scan a QR code on a physical menorah to view the NFT.
Must-Have Travel Apps
Some of these apps only provide service to specific locations; hence, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with them before your trip to ensure they can be of use to you at your destination.
The Churban Of Lithuanian Jewry and Its Impact On The Yeshivah World
It's been over sixty years since a bright and most holy people were butchered, tortured and almost annihilated. We still feel the impact of what was taken from us, but unfortunately, some do not realize the magnitude of the terrible churban that transpired.
Worried About Forgetting Your Child In The Car?
One hour in 90-degree weather can cause the temperature inside an enclosed vehicle to rise to 133 degrees!
