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Dead Body Found at Apple HQ – Police Investigate Possible Gunshot
A dead body has been discovered at Apple’s headquarters located at 1 Infinite Loop. A 911 dispatch call to Apple’s headquarters suggests a possible suicide.TMZ reports: According to the sheriff’s dispatch call there was a female employee involved in an argument on the campus — and she was being escorted out by security when she sustained a…
Continue ReadingAl Jazeera America Shuts Down – Very few people notice
Al Jazeera America is going dark tonight after a two and half short years on the air. The network was no longer sustainable as the Qatar based Al Jazeera network announced that the American channel would shut down after failing to attract viewers. Tonight the network will air a three hour special showcasing the video reporting that very…
Continue ReadingNetflix Raises Price to $10 – The price of binging went up $2
Netflix is raising the price of their popular streaming service to $9.99 per month. This means that all Netflix subscribers will have to pay an extra 20% to keep watching the same service they have now. Is the price hike worth the extra $2 per month? Netflix has grown from delivering DVDs to homes (does…
Continue ReadingThe Shell Game: Exposing Americans in the Panama Papers
The Panama Papers is the largest ever leak of secure data. The German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung received a large amount of encrypted internal documents from Mossack Fonseca, a Panama-based company that sells offshore shell companies to wealthy clients. The secure documents have been called the “Panama Papers” which contain copies of emails, PDFs, and photo files from the…
Continue ReadingFBI Cracked Terrorist iPhone, Hillary’s BlackBerry May Be Next
The FBI has cracked the San Bernardino terrorist iPhone. Will this technology be deployed to finally crack the Hillary Clinton email scandal? A peek into her BlackBerry might be the key to opening up this case. IDFSpokesperson.com reported that an Israeli company was working with the FBI. Cellbrite, a firm based out of Petah Tikva, Israel…
Continue ReadingIDF startup hacks maps to give battlefield commanders edge
An IDF programming team created a new battlefield mapping system at a recent hackathon hosted by Ben-Gurion University. The demonstration of the “Noked” software showed how the new 3-d battlefield mapping tool could reshape the face of warfare. IDF is constantly working on innovative technology to assist is soldiers in fighting terrorist threats to Israel. Using the acronym…
Continue ReadingGlobal Test Market Online Surveys Review
Global Test Market, the largest online survey service is expanding. Since their start sixteen years ago, this company has grown globally connecting businesses and consumers with reviews and marketing insights. Thier paid online surveys have help shape the product features and services like cars, mobile phones, restaurants, and consumer electronics. IDF World News researched this company and…
Continue ReadingIDF Soldiers, Officers Aided by Military Technology
The latest in military technology is helping soldiers and officers of the Israeli Defense forces perform their duties more efficiently and effectively than ever before. A recent story on the IDF Blog takes an in-depth look at the new helmets Israeli Air force (IAF) pilots are wearing. These upgraded fighter helmets are absolutely state-of-the-art, and…
Continue ReadingCould Israel Lead the Way in Cannabis Startups?
According to a recent story on TechCrunch.com, Israel’s recent work to decriminalize marijuana could result in the nation becoming a worldwide cannabis superpower. Israel has lately built a reputation for fostering innovative tech startups, as well as its advancements in agriculture and security. However, a recent push to decriminalize marijuana and to turn the drug…
Continue ReadingIsrael: Heavy Hitter in Gaming Industry?
The Israeli gaming business is home to more than 5,000 startups who are innovating and changing the country’s $1 billion game industry. These gaming companies focus on mostly mobile gaming. Unbeknowing to most, Israel is a top competitor in gaming startups right after Silicon Valley. The variety of games available include online gambling, kid games…
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