MEDIS IN THE NEWS

August 5, 2008

Medis Technologies Announces 24-7 Fuel Cell Power Pack to Be Offered in Select Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile Stores

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Medis Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:MDTL) announced today that its 24-7 Fuel Cell Power Pack will be offered in select Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores beginning this month. The 24-7 Power Pack is a portable power system based on Medis’ Direct Liquid Fuel Cell Technology. It is designed to keep handheld devices operational while on the go.

The Medis 24/7 offers consumers a green alternative energy source capable of charging an array of devices including mobile phones, smart phones, GPS devices, MP3 players and other handheld electronic products.

Xentris Wireless will carry out the distribution functions, including handling orders, providing packaging, product shipping and other logistic services for the program.

"We are pleased at this opportunity to introduce our innovative Fuel Cell Power Pack products in selected Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores to their extensive customer base,” said Robert K. Lifton, Chairman & CEO of Medis Technologies. “We believe that working with Xentris Wireless will add the requisite logistical capabilities to effectively implement this program.”

"Xentris Wireless is committed to offering its customers unique and innovative products," said Chris Martinez, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Xentris Wireless. "Consumers are looking for alternative energy products and we believe the Medis 24-7 Fuel Cell Power Pack is just the type of product consumers want."

About Medis Technologies Ltd
Medis Technologies’ primary focus is on its fuel cell technology. Its business strategy is to sell its products to end users through branded OEM partnerships, retail outlets, service providers and to the military and other markets. Medis’ wholly owned subsidiary, Cell Kinetics Ltd., is engaged in the development and commercialization of the CKChip, a unique cell carrier platform intended for simultaneous fluoroscopic monitoring and analysis of thousands of individual living cells over time.

About Xentris Wireless
Xentris Wireless is a leading manufacturer and distributor of wireless accessories with a commitment to providing unique, innovative, and progressive solutions that meet the growing needs of the wireless industry. Xentris provides custom marketing, distribution, and logistics solutions for major markets including eCommerce, wireless carriers, mass-market retailers, and indirect channels.

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