Listen "Episode 43 - Apple’s new OS tricks, a tough year for tech, and major Israeli deals and AI hype."
Episode Synopsis
Ahead of its developer conference, Apple is reportedly facing a challenging year while announcing updates to its operating systems, including an 'adaptive power' mode in iOS 26 and a new wrist gesture with an AI 'Workout Buddy' for watchOS 26. In company acquisitions and expansions, Qualcomm is purchasing Alphawave Semi for $2.4 billion, a deal that includes dozens of Israeli employees, while the exit of Autotalks resulted in the cancellation of its employees' options. Nvidia is expanding in Tel Aviv by renting 10 additional floors, and Israeli cybersecurity firm Guardz raised $56 million. Meanwhile, Microsoft's Azure CTO has expressed a reserved view on AI coding hype, suggesting there is a long-term 'upper limit'.https://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/r1aglenxxxhttps://www.theverge.com/news/683797/ios-26s-new-adaptive-power-mode-dials-back-performance-to-save-batteryhttps://www.theverge.com/news/679225/apple-watchos-26-wwdc-featureshttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hkaanb4qgghttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/hya00xb7mxehttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/ry211r0z7glhttps://www.calcalist.co.il/calcalistech/article/sjtidlj11eghttps://www.geekwire.com/2025/reality-check-microsoft-azure-cto-pushes-back-on-ai-vibe-coding-hype-sees-upper-limit-long-term
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