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The Human Washing Machine at an expo in Osaka. Credit: Nikkei. The future of bathing is here, and it looks like a high-tech escape pod from a sci-fi movie. Science Inc., a tech company based in Osaka, ...

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Smart washing machines in 2025 use inverter motors and AI-based wash cycles to automatically optimize water, detergent and energy use for fabric care. They are available in multiple formats such as ...

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 ...

With constant use, over time, the washing machines will accumulate a buildup of debris and soap scum, especially around the crevices and drawers of the machine. This buildup of grime, detergent and ...

Washing machines tend to be noisy, even when they are working correctly. But when you hear your washer run every week, it's easy to notice when something is wrong. Sometimes strange noises are caused ...

For months, my husband and I couldn’t figure out where the mysterious stains on our clothes were coming from. That was, until I discovered our old washing machine was to blame. By the time we replaced ...

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