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They\u2019re ugly. They\u2019re clunky. They\u2019re loud. And, worst of all, they spike your energy bills every summer. The window air conditioner is a dreaded summer staple in many homes. But one company is redefining how an AC functions by thinking outside the typical window box. For Science of Success, WSJ\u2019s Ben Cohen tells the story of Midea\u2019s U-shaped window AC that captured the collective consciousness for its noise reduction and energy efficiency.\n\n\n\nWhat do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com\xa0\n\n\n\nSign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter.\n\n\n\nFurther reading:\n\nHow Did the World\u2019s Coolest Air Conditioner Get So Hot?\xa0\n\nThe Race to Build a Better Air Conditioner\n\nDoes Turning Off Your A/C When You\u2019re Not Home Actually Save Money?\xa0\n\nMy Love Affair With Air-Conditioning\xa0\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices