Technology

Israeli is known as the Startup Nation and over the years, has invented countless inventions that have literally changed the lives of millions. Although it's impossible to name them all, here are ten of the most revolutionary technologies developed by Israelis.

Facebook finally plants a flag in Israel: Mobile analytics company Onavo has been acquired by the international social network giant for a reported $100-$200 million. As a result of the acquisition, Onavo will become Facebook's first office in Israel.

Locating a file can be frustrating when you work with several computers. Israeli company Keepod, which created a computer the size of a credit card, now offers its OS for free, so you can have your PC on any USB drive.

Ever wanted to make a sandwich at home, but then realized you're out of your favorite ingredient? Well, with Smartli's technology that will no longer happen. Smartli has developed a smart fridge that "knows" what's missing and automatically orders it from your supermarket.

Is the next revolution in cellphone apps all about parking? Israeli company Anagog has recently unveiled its algorithm, which supposedly directs you to a parking space using data collected automatically from other smartphone users.

Ever wished you could replicate a 3D object much like you would a document or picture? Well, now you can! Israeli-owned MakerBot has created a scanner that, combined with a 3D printer, can replicate 3D objects in your home.

We often hear about major software development coming out of Israel, but the innovation nation is also a frontrunner when it comes to hardware. Arab-Israeli company SolidRun has developed a PC that fits the needs of many, and also fits in your hand.

What does the world look like in the year 2013? Or rather, how much of the world exists online? A young Israeli designer decided to map the world and Internet usage to create a stunning Atlas, which is both informative and aesthetically innovative.

One thing many gamers are waiting for is a virtual reality experience that actually feels real. Israeli controller system Stem is a major step in that direction and has been given the ultimate "thumbs-up" by beating its quarter-million-dollar Kickstarter goal within five hours.

They look like a stylish version of augmented reality glasses and META.01 might come to stifle the vision of Google Glass. Much like Tony Stark in Iron Man, META.01 allows the wearer to manipulate projected images with instinctive hand movements.

The password needs to die, and SlickLogin is trying to help kill it. SlickLogin lets you log into a website on your computer by holding your phone within a few inches of it.

As sophisticated as smartphones are, when you're in a hurry, their complexity can be a downside. A new Israeli Kickstarter project which broke the bank with its button that attaches to smartphones may be the answer.

A famous Japanese designer who uses Israeli 3D printers to print his garments says the days where he'll be able to send one of his celebrity clients a file to 3D print a dress (instead of having to spend days sewing it) are not far off.

NokNok. Who's there? Don't pay a cent on international calls! A new Israeli app will help you communicate with anyone in the world at the price of a local call.

Barely five years after its launch, Israeli online translation service One Hour Translation is already serving half of the Fortune 500 companies. The company reports a sales growth of 100 percent.