Apparently inspired by natural ecosystem cycles, the system grabs heat from the refrigerator's pump and uses it to warm the dishwasher. 60% of the water is reused as well, and the fridge itself is compartmentalized into drawers, so you don't spill as much cold air out when you open it.

It looks pretty snazzy too, we reckon. You could argue that there's room for even more energy saving in its design, but it is just a concept. We guess it's fairly likely that you'll see some of the elements in future Whirlpool stuff. [Pocket Lint via Born rich]

Other interesting dockables are the Clio Vu tablet computer with Wi-Fi and the Quartet Qnote Message Center so you can dry-erase messages to each other and read the time on the digital clock (plus store stuff in its storage drawer). Apparently lots of people spend time computing and iPodding it in the kitchen (we only go there when we want to eat), so Whirlpool wants to eliminate clutter by allowing you to store stuff via their fridges. Interesting take.

Apparently, unrestricted access for your children may predispose them to obesity, but who cares about that when you have: an in-door-ice system, internal water filters and options for both hot and cold water dispensing, all in a sexy stainless steel finish. The whole kid/fridge access/obese issue was noted, and a child lock added for good measure. There you have it; Whirpool, delivering your psychoactive stimulant-infused beverages, cooling your grub and parenting your children. The Espresso refrigerator will ship in January 2008 at an undisclosed price. [Appliancist]

Custom choices will include satellite radio, a Web tablet with interactive message board and family calendar, a digital picture frame, a DVD/CD player and more. The port can also charge up your existing MP3 player, cellphones or any other electronic trinkets.

Nice idea. We wouldn't mind banishing all those devices from the countertops and hanging them onto the fridge, which happens to be the house's most-central location. No word on price, but Whirlpool says it'll be shipping Centralpark this fall. – Charlie White

Product Page [Whirlpool, via Born Rich]
Press Release [Yahoo Finance]

The tub not only has adjustable air massage jets for the ladies (and men), there's also an 8.5-inch LCD with remote control. Besides the 7 jets, 9 bubble jets, and 6 massage jets, it has underwater lights, a super-bass connection, padded headrest, and cable inputs so you can watch DVDs, Cable, or your closed circuit feed to the nanny's bedroom.

Best of all, unlike the other Kosmo, this one won't go around in a blind fury, calling people n*gg**s. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Divapor via Slashgear]

Yep, it's got it all. Close yourself up in this baby with just your head sticking out, and emerge a while later feeling good as new. Looks like some good clean fun. – Charlie White

Product Page [NeoQi, via Born Rich]

To be conducted in Atlanta homes between today and early September, Laundry Time is built around a connected laundry solution that links a washer and dryer to a home network and sends text messages about the laundry's progress to a computer, TV and/or cell phone. The technology lets consumers manage the laundry process from remote locations such as a grocery store or soccer game, freeing them up to go about their day rather than forcing them to stay home to manage the process.

Whirlpool Tests 'Smart' Washers Controlled by Cell Phones [Mobiledia]

Product Page [Whirlpool via Popgadget]

A great idea to keep you constantly entertained, because you wouldn't ever want to be just sitting there relaxing in a quiet, serene, mini-sea of tranquility, alone with your thoughts, would you?

La Scala Bathtub [A Bathroom Guide]

Body Box An Automated Washing Machine with the Luxury of Bathroom [Bornrich]