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Two Million Dehumidifiers Recalled Over Fire Hazard After 107 Incidents and $23 Million in Damage
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on two million dehumidifiers, sold under at least 20 brand names, over concerns the products can overheat and cause fires. At least 107 incidents have been reported to the CPSC, totaling $US17 ($23) million in property damage.
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The 1950s ‘Miracle Kitchen’ Of The Future Had Its Own Roomba
In July 1959, the magazine Look ran an article describing the “miracle kitchen” of the future, ostensibly about the amazing advances that Americans would see in their own homes. In reality, it was part of a much larger propaganda battle of the Cold War — and it involved a proto-roomba.
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Delivery Man Vs. Machine: A Fight For The Future Of Laundry
I hate doing laundry. I hate stuffing the musky-smelling threads into a machine. I hate pouring in the soap. I hate folding it, when it’s done. I hate the whole dance. So when I heard about two major innovations in the laundry-doing arena, I got excited — perhaps a little too excited.
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The Perfect Microwave Listens To Popcorn Popping So It Never Burns
Tossing a bag of popcorn in the microwave is much easier than dragging out the hot air popper, except that you have to watch it like a hawk to make sure it doesn’t burn. Alternatively, you can swap out your dated microwave for this new model from Whirlpool that actually listens to the popcorn as…