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faucets
Cognitive Scientist Gets All Deep About The Design of Faucets
The folks at Dwell have tapped cognitive scientist and design consultant Don Norman to offer up his unique opinion on the design of several faucets—demonstrating that there are people out there that think way too hard about this stuff. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Sushiwriter: Think too hard about this stuff? You guys make it sound like you're able to get a perfect shower spray out... 5 Responses | Other threads
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faucets
Koehler Fluid Faucet Transforms Into a Drinking Fountain
Mmmm...municipal water. Delicious and nutritious. Koehler Fluid faucet concept aims to make drinking from the tap a little easier with a design that can can be adjusted upward to form a drinking fountain. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Theimbellis: We would buy it if we live in New Zealand. The water is FILTHY in the states. 15 Responses | Other threads
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bathroom
Uplift Floaty Mirror: It's Like a DeLorean in Your Bathroom
Swinging bathroom mirrors can bash your face in and spray blood everywhere, making the morning cleanup worse than just whiskers. The Uplift floats upward and has six powered outlets, plus a TV mount. [Robern]
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Comment by Eauboy: Because it's fun to stand in front of a sink watching TV. 13 Responses | Other threads
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showers
Cry About the Nightmare Economy Under Kohler's Flipside Showerhead
Marketing a $130 handshower as a recession-friendly bathroom upgrade is pretty ballsy, but, if there's anywhere I'd weep about losing my retirement, it'd be under the Flipside's "layer of dense, soft, enveloping downpour of relaxation." More »
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Comment by PearlLabeo: I hate to drop this bomb on you Matt, but ask any other girl the reason they change to 'their'... 9 Responses | Other threads
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hygiene
Motorcycle Toilet Helps You Squat and Hover
This concept toilet by designer Nelson Ayala does what good concepts do—make our lives easier. In this case it prevents cheek-to-bowl contact in public restrooms. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by henhen: i think the homos are going to enjoy thins one... 8 Responses | Other threads
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wealth
SmartFaucet Recognizes Your Face, Protects You From the Horrors of Unpredictable Water Temperature
Using facial recognition technology, the SmartFaucet is able to identify incoming hand-washers and adjust the temperature and rate of flow to their specific preferences. It's also networked, and has a touchscreen. Really! More » -
sinks
The Abisko is Closer to a Water Slide Than a Sink
In a world filled with crazy sink designs, the Abisko sink from Eumar just might be the craziest. Seriously, I want to ride this thing. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by tok3ninja; is still in Beta: So I can use this as a urinal too? 13 Responses | Other threads
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design
LineAqua Glass Sink Basin, a Mesmerizing Vortex of Toothpaste Spit
Sometimes, turning something transparent, like LineAqua's sink, reveals its innate beauty. The lowest tech—most cheap sinktops are shaped like this—can receive the highest innovation. In other words, it's a $4000 bitch to clean. [Furniture Fashion]
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Comment by Ken_Darrow: Well for that kind of money, I want a matching clear glass toilet. So I can see all the... 13 Responses | Other threads
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faucets
Ondus Digitecture Wall Mount Is The KITT of Faucets
There's just something about this sleek, black, digital Ondus Digitecture faucet that makes me wish it would speak to me in William Daniels voice. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by UltraConcentrated: That is gorgeous. Is wrong to want to marry a faucet? 7 Responses | Other threads
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radiator
Ideos: The Future Of Towel Warmers Is Here...Today
I can't say that I'm all that into radiators—but if I ever needed a cool looking towel warmer, the Ideos from Kermi would definitely fit the bill. [Kermi via Trendir]
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By Sean FallonComment by ScottRose: If only I had a bathroom to fit that thing.. It seems impractically large, but AFAIK in Europe they frequently use... 5 Responses | Other threads
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faucets
Hansa Latrava Sideways Faucet Has a Crazy Flow
It appears that Burno Sacco, the former head of Mercedes Benz design, has given up the luxury car biz to focus on creating crazy, jacked up faucets like the Hansa Latriva. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by El Blanco: I thought it was a new Macbook pro ad. 3 Responses | Other threads
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leds
LED Shower Doors Lead to Busted Moves, Butts
The Cromobox LED shower door by Antonio Lupi is designed to change colors across a spectrum in order to promote relaxation. But I sense disaster here. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by ThisIsSharksTerritory: new pick-up line: I have a hot new dance club back at my place...dress-code strictly enforced 2 Responses | Other threads
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bathroom
Swanky In-Floor Kasch Tubs Make Your Crib MTV-Worthy
I'm pretty content with my lot in life, but these Red-Dot-Design winning in ground bathtubs from Kasch make me wish I was filthy, stinking rich. I'd just need champagne to complete the elitism. More »
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By Erica HoComment by Dunnion: Why are these cool? stepping up to get into your pool is soooooo 1934? 1 Responses | Other threads
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LED showerhead
Sylvania Ecolight Water-Powered LED and Temperature Gauge For Your Showerhead
Need a little extra light in the shower? Worried that the power will go out leaving you wet, cold and vulnerable to psycho attack? Sylvania's Ecolight may be just what you are looking for. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Tyler Watkins: When the water hits around 130 degrees what happens to this thing? Our shower is so hot it destroys all... 7 Responses | Other threads
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faucets
Future Faucet Looks Like It Should Be In a Museum
Award winning architect Zaha Hadid has applied her love of curvy, metallic design into this cutting edge faucet. Seriously, it could easily be part of a sculptural exhibit at some fancy modern art museum. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Alex McDonald: lets see him design a toilet next.... 3 Responses | Other threads
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take a load off
Toilet Seat Scale Makes You Feel Five Pounds Lighter
The best time to weigh yourself is first thing in the morning before you eat and, preferably, after you have used the bathroom. That's where the toilet seat scale comes in. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by DeLarge: Does the scale measure right if "it" still is hanging and "it" touches the water? 5 Responses | Other threads
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digital faucet
Digital Thermostat Faucet Is Exercise In Minimalism
When I was growing up I thought all faucets were going to be like this—all digital, electronic thermostat and sleekly mysterious. Nope: 99% of faucets I use are still the old twist'n'turn and get the bath-temperature wrong variety. Perhaps it's because designs like this one from Italian makers Treemme are slightly impractical: it requires its own largeish mounting shelf, with built-in digital display. Perhaps its because I don't have the big piles of money required to have a designer bathroom. Perhaps its because with that particular sink it looks a lot like a urinal. [Trendir via Craziest Gadgets]
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By Kit EatonComment by soccerstudmuffin: i thought all sinks were urinals? 1 Responses | Other threads
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stimulating
Man Invents Vibrating Toilet Seat That Helps You Enjoy the Magic Moment
Johnny Henry of Laurel, Mississippi claims that the vibrating toilet seat he has concocted "is designed to stimulate,” he said. “It’s to make you feel good while you are there.” In other words, it seduces and stimulates stubborn bowels into action. Mmmm...sounds like how I would like to spend part of my morning between 8 and 9 am (right after two cups of coffee and something with bran in it). The good news is that Henry has developed a prototype and is already pitching it to investors. With any luck, we will all be chillin' in the bathroom with a vibrating seat and a whole pack of 3 ply sometime soon. [Leader Call via Boing Boing]
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By Sean FallonComment by lankysob: I think he should "pinch" it to investors instead. 15 Responses | Other threads
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concept
LED Bath Temperature Floaty 10x More Useful and Beautiful Than Rubber Ducky
This watertight, multicolor LED housing sits in a bath and changes hues according to water temperature. Simple and a lot more effective than a simple faucet mounted sensor that will not compensate for cooling off periods. But not as simple as dipping your toe into the water. If this were it, I'd probably recommend that this concept never see the light of day, but it also can be switched into a candle mode. [Yanko] More »
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By Brian LamComment by Shamoononon, Vampire Grater - Now SWF: Is this so you can get a better view of your undercarriage while you bath? There are somethings I... 4 Responses | Other threads
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satisfying
George W. Bush Urinal Pees Tribute to the Last 8 Years
No matter who you are pulling for in this election, the popularity polls indicate that the vast majority of Americans are ready to see Bush pack up his things and get the hell out of the White House. While there is tons of anti-Bush paraphernalia out there, few things capture our disdain as well as "George W. Flush"—a design by famed urinal sculptor Clark Sorensen. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by CurvesWantsOptionalExtendedViewBack: I agree this is tasteless, and I am no W fan. Whats worse, though, is that it locks out the... 13 Responses | Other threads
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bathroom tech
Pipe Toilet Leads to Elementary Humor
We do not know if Sherlock Holmes had the customary stomach troubles related to his opium habit, but if he did, we'd like to think that such problems were reasoned out into this "Ms. Hudson" pipe shaped commode. The winner of a recent Russian bathroom design contest, this particular toilet seems to have to advantages over a normal toilet, except that if you lean back into the seat it might flush automatically. And why we would want such a dangerously splashy feature is a mystery beyond our comprehension. [2-B-2 via Yanko Design]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Curves: Now I have to go search for stomach + opium to make sure I understand the importance of that reference.... 2 Responses | Other threads
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tp technology
The One-Handed TP Dispenser is a Butt-Wiping Breakthrough
Bathroom technology has taken yet another leap forward my friends. Hot on the heels of the news that toilet paper researchers have discovered the mythical 3-ply tissue holy grail, the Japanese have developed a simple but effective one-handed TP dispenser called the "Korobe-Kun". The main purpose of the device is to help elderly individuals who lack manual dexterity in their hands, but it seems to me that the design is far better than standard dispensers overall. Plus it comes in five hot colors! [DigInfo via Core77]
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By Sean FallonComment by n0m4d: uhh no. When using a standard tp roll you are touching the TP that you use, with this you are... 3 Responses | Other threads
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fish
Bathroom Sink Aquarium May Not Be the Best Place to Show Off Your Fish
Why put your very expensive aquarium out in the living room where everyone can see it? That's just silly. What you should do is stick it in the backroom so you can admire it while you're sitting on the toilet or brushing your teeth. That makes much more sense! Especially for $4,700, which is how much this ridiculous aquarium sink costs. You can open it up on either side under the soap dish, which, if it's anything like my bathroom sink, will be coated with dried soap, toothpaste and spittle just waiting to fall in and kill your poor unsuspecting aquatic life. [Home Click via Popgadget]
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By Adam FrucciComment by Nintenboy01: How do those poor fish breathe? Is there any gap or airspace in there? 11 Responses | Other threads
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sinks
Graff Luna: The Samurai Sword of Faucets
We are in the midst of a sink design Renaissance folks—crazy new designs seem to pop up all the time. The latest comes to us via Graff in a form that bears more than a passing resemblance to a samurai sword. Plus, the faucet itself is 3 feet tall, so I wouldn't be surprised if visitors to your bathroom linger a bit admiring this masterpiece of plumbing. You even have the option of wall mounting the handles depending on which style you prefer. [Graff via HDF]
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By Sean FallonComment by bosskev: I like this faucet. But I don't like where they chose to put the hot and cold water handles...smack dab... 4 Responses | Other threads
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magic sink
Mysterious Axolute Sink Works Without a Drainpipe
The Axolute sink takes minimalism to such extremes that it completely does away with the drainpipe. If you are hoping that magic is somehow involved in removing the water, I hate to disappoint but the truth is actually very simple. The secret is patented “Horizontal Integrated Siphon” technology, which is just a fancy way of saying a horizontal drain. It's not quite as interesting as my beloved fossil washbasin, but I certainly wouldn't mind having one in my bathroom (although I'm sure I could not afford it). The Axolute comes in the stainless steel version pictured above, as well as a white version with several colored trim options. [Axolute Design via Trendir via DVICE] More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Hectorvex: I prefer a sink I can piss into when I'm drunk. 14 Responses | Other threads
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design
Curvy Follo Washbasin Prevents Unsightly Crotch Splashes
It's not quite as cool looking as the Fossil Washbasin, but the Follo does have some unique features of its own. Instead of a standard drain, the Follo utilizes drainage grooves to reduce standing water. Plus, the curvy appearance is more than just eye candy—it is designed to reduce the embarrassing splashback that always seems to find its way to your crotch. As my fellow Giz editors have pointed out, the only problem is that it would be impossible to pee in. Such a shame—this design is dead to me now. The Follo will be available in a range of styles and configurations sometime before the end of the year. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by jark: @enchantedgoose: Way to spread disease jerkface. Guys like you are why I avoid touching restroom doorhandles. Also, rinsing your hands... more » | Other threads
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art
Plunger Monster: When Bathroom Anthropomorphism Goes Wrong
It's nice to think of our things as companions, witty, lovable creatures who like nothing more than to see us happy, ever-content in their role of servitude—lighting our rooms, holding our trash, you know, pretty much dealing with our shit. Just beware of the plunger monster. Last time we spotted him, he was colluding with the toaster. Yes, we trusted the toaster, too. Things could get worse before they get better. [Moist Production via Super Punch]
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By Mark WilsonComment by MirDreams: @Kaiser-Machead's WALL-E fetish: Like the sorcerer's apprentice's broom's evil cousin. more » | Other threads
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question of the day
Question of the Day: Do You Use Your Cellphone on the Toilet?
The way I see it, the laptop bathroom question requires... nay, demands further investigation. You may have never thought about it before, but the relationship between the bathroom and gadgets brings up a whole mess of questions about habits and etiquette that simply must be explored. I mean, who needs magazines when you have a web capable device sitting in your pocket? That having been said, I have to ask: Do you use your cellphone on the toilet? More » -
space saver
Woon Box: A Toilet, Shower and Kitchen All-in-One
I can't say that I would be thrilled about the idea of cooking in the same space that I shower and go to the bathroom, but the idea behind the Woon Box is sound. Basically, the Dutch designers at KAW envision the Woon Box as something like an elaborate port-a-potty. It features a shower, toilet and kitchen inside a relatively compact box that can be transported to areas in need of temporary facilities. I can also see something like this being popular with people who need to conserve space in small dwellings. It is an interesting idea, but that woman in the gallery is definitely not helping to sell the concept. [KAW via The Design Blog] More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Pummeled Moon: I was Waxing it was Waning for more!: + wheels = HOON BOX?? in for one if that's the next gen. on a serious note, this would be a bitching... more » | Other threads
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what
Pedal-Powered Toilet-Paper-Wiper Brings Both Laziness and Exercise to the Bathroom
Well, here's something you don't expect to see in the listing for a house on a real estate website: a toilet equipped with a pedal-powered contraption that drags toilet paper across your filthy bits, allowing you to wipe hands free. And, one assumes, leaving a train of vile used TP behind your toilet. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Con Seannery: One must wonder, how is this effective, theres no method of forcing it into the crack, so it just rolls... more » | Other threads
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question of the day
Laptops in Coffee Shops: What Do You Do When You Have to Go to the Bathroom?
Originally, this question was going to involve how often you bring a laptop to coffee shops, but when I discussed it with our own Jason Chen, he revealed to me that he always wondered what people do when they inevitably have to go to the bathroom. Immediately I realized that was a far more entertaining and thought provoking angle. Seriously—what do you do when you have a laptop open and you have had multiple cups of coffee? Do you pack everything up and bring it in the bathroom with you? Do you take a chance and leave it sitting on the table? Or do you simply wait until you are finished working? More » -
jokes
Toilet Paper Puzzle Makes Pooping Even More Frustrating
Nothing says hilarity like forcing the more dim-witted of your friends to endure skidmarks and dingleberries by putting a puzzle on your toilet paper roll. Boy, you sure are a jokester! You really have an eye for when puzzles and trickery are appropriate and for when they clearly aren't! A toast, to you! [Product Page via NerdApproved]
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By Adam FrucciComment by rabiddachshund: @Carmen Sucks: touche. Problem is I might not go back to TP. That could get expensive. more » | Other threads
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space saver
Badkamer: Save Bathroom Space With Fixtures That Slide on Rails
In a dwelling where space saving is of the utmost importance, the Badkamer concept could make a tremendous difference in a small bathroom. Essentially, the design would allow users to slide their fixtures out of the way on an abacus-like rail system that doubles as plumbing. Only the toilet would have to remain stationary because of its need for larger pipes—the shower, sink, mirror and cabinets could all be re-configured on a whim. Apparently, the design is so efficent that it can turn a 6 1/2 sq ft space into a fully functioning bathroom. A truly ingenious design that will undoubtedly find its way into some cramped urban homes in the near future. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by sansovino: Cool idea except it doesn't actually save any space. Next! more » | Other threads
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design
The Fossil Washbasin Will Hypnotize You Into Being Late For Work
We have seen some awesome sinks over the years, and at least one that was inspired by geology and topographical maps. The Ammonite washbasin from HighTech features a similar "organic" theme, but in my opinion, a much more captivating design. Apparently, Ammonites are an extinct species of cephalopods that existed about 400 million years ago, and their shells are prized by collectors. When integrated into a concrete sink, this prehistoric design creates a hypnotic spiral of water. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by johnnyabnormal: I want one shaped like this instead: 2 Responses | Other threads
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review
Review: Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner is the Worst Gadget I Have Ever Used In My Entire Life
I've never been so thoroughly disappointed with a gadget than I am with the Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner. You might have seen one of these in the aisles of Target or Wal-Mart and thought it would be an amazing way to keep your shower clean. After all, the Ad copy says, "It's like a MAID. Times TWO!" You'd be dreaming of two hot robot french maid androids, keeping your human cleaning receptacles spotless. But this stuff does not work. DO NOT BUY. UPDATE: Just got hate mail for this post. Sounds like a douchebag rep for the product shilling hard. More » -
she-rinal
Peeandgo, The Lady Urinal with a Splash of Gold
You may be forgiven for thinking it's toilet week here on Giz, but how could we not show you this? The Peeandgo, designed by Chen-Karlsson takes its inspiration from traditional squat urinals in Asia and the Middle East, and I'm guessing its *ahem* provocative shape is designed to stop splashback. There's no info on pricing, or indeed on whether that's real gold, so it looks like a design prototype. It's nice to see a rethink, and a bit of luxury devoted to the oft-ignored porcelain things in the bathroom, but, ladies of Giz, do you think this design is actually convenient nowadays? [Belowtheclouds via Likecool] -
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"See Me TV" Security Cam Mirrors: They Will Only Think You Are a Pervert
Install one of these "See Me TV" Security Cam mirrors in your home and give your guests something to think about on their next trip to the bathroom. Naturally, there is no actual camera in the mirror, but something tells me that visitors won't find the "Big Brother" message all that amusing at first—and neither will you until the police get everthing sorted out. The See Me TV is available in a range of colors and pricing is available on request. [Thelermont Hupton via Apartment Therapy]
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By Sean FallonComment by Sora57: Instead of See Me TV, should be called Seamy TV. more » | Other threads
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home entertainment
Wet X-Light Surround Basin: The World's First "Musical" Washbasin
At this point we have seen iPod docks fitted to just about everything under the sun, so it should come as no surprise that a company decided to develop a sink capable of playing tunes from your MP3 player. Fortunately for designer Jan Puylaert and the guys at WET, their X-Light Surround Basin should be considered as more than just a gimmick—it actually looks really cool with the transparent, light-diffusing acrylic polymer (PMMA) basin revealing the speaker system underneath. Throw some LEDs on this thing and it would be like a party in your bathroom. More »
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