An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took ...

"The 'Future Human Washing Machine' is a modern-day scientific reproduction of the Human Washing Machine, which was exhibited at the Osaka Expo in 1970 and became a hot topic, and is equipped with ...

A next-generation “human washing machine” that captured attention at the World Expo in Osaka has now hit the market in Japan. Developed by Japanese tech company Science, the capsule-style device lets ...

Home electronics retailer Yamada Holdings has said it will sell a human washing machine, which attracted attention at the Osaka Expo, at its flagship store in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district. A ...

The timers on washing machines have never, EVER been accurate since the beginning of time…or whenever those devices were invented… And today, we’re gonna get some answers about this! A woman named ...

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In September last year, electronics giant Sharp decided it wanted to build a car. Where have we heard that idea before? Anyway, this car was actually to be a stubby-nosed minivan called the LDK+, and ...

Wondering how long wet clothes can sit in a washer? The good news is you're not alone. It happens to basically everyone at some point: You hear the washing machine timer go off, but you're in the ...

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