Tag archive: toilet

Now that the dust is beginning to settle following the hype surrounding the launch of Apple’s iPhone 4S, it’s time to get back to the serious stuff: Japanese toilet maker Toto has just unveiled a poo-powered motorcycle. The ingenious design runs on human waste, but what makes it really special is that you can fill it up while you’re moving along – that’s right, the toilet is fitted directly onto the vehicle. OK, before you start asking,… Read More

Interested in consumer behavior regarding tablet usage, office-supply retailer Staples decided to poll a group of tablet users during June 2011 to find out typical patterns in personal and business related daily use. Thirty-five percent of tablet owners owned up to consistently bringing the mobile device into the bathroom. Thirty percent of tablet owners bring their iPads into restaurants and 78 percent of all respondents take the tablet into… Read More

Based off a new study from Plaxo, 19 percent of people drop their smartphone in the toilet and are forced to spend money on a costly replacement. Plaxo is in the business of protecting data as its service provides contact syncing across a variety of devices. This data corresponds with another study from Google that stated nearly four out of every ten people bring the phone into the bathroom for use. Of the 19 percent, more than half state that… Read More

Finally, a toilet that's fancy enough to put in the main room of your glass palace overlooking the city. The Kohler Numi is a new “smart toilet” that provides the ultimate in comfort and amenities. Picture this: you walk up to your Numi, which illuminates in the dark. The lid and seat automatically open and adjust to your height. As you sit down, the Numi gently warms the ground under your feet with its floor-level vents.… Read More