By Roi Mitteiler

Israeli company MyHeritage has long established itself as one of the premiere genealogy services on the planet. Now, the high-tech family-tree creator has set its sights on an ambitious goal: adding every tombstone in the world to its already formidable database.

Speaking two languages fluently is not only a great advantage when traveling and in the business world; a recent study from the University of Haifa shows that being bilingual also increases mental flexibility.

It's never easy to leave your pet when you go away. Israeli company Tasko makes sure that your pet is in loving hands with its online dog-sitting marketplace.

High-tech often works best when it's helping people with disabilities to enjoy the things other people take for granted. One example is Israeli Project RAY, whose smartphone for the blind now also has a bunch of specialized apps.

The 2014 NBA All-Star game, which will take place in New Orleans, will offer its viewers a new type of replay: real-time 3D, not unlike the movie the Matrix. The company behind the innovation is Israeli company Replay Technology, and their product is super cool.

We've all been there: The dreaded day when we are about to move into a new home and have to rely on a bunch of strangers to move our belongings. Israeli startup MooVooZ claims its online comparing and booking site will make it a breeze.