Just in time for summer, Israeli company Sensibo is introducing its smartphone-enabled gadget, which makes any air conditioner smart. While remote-controlled ACs have been around for a while, Sensibo offers a lot more: from self-regulation to cleaning reminders.

If you've been to the Dead Sea, you know just how hot it can get there. However, in that hot place there's a natural phenomenon that was the inspiration for Israeli company Advantix's energy-efficient air conditioning technology.