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Would you put a camera in your TOILET? Bizarre AI device attaches to the bowl and analyses the shape, size and structure of your poop for signs of disease

Daily Mail - Science & tech

It's something we all do, yet is often seen as a taboo subject. Now, scientists are finally lifting the lid on our bowel movements, with the launch of a new camera for your toilet. Researchers from Throne Science have developed a bizarre device that clips onto the side of the bowl, and uses AI to analyse your stools. Thankfully, you won't be shown the photos themselves, and instead will receive a breakdown on the shape, size and structure of your waste. 'Monitoring bowel movements can provide valuable insights into digestive health and nutrient absorption, as well as serve as an early warning sign for various conditions like gastrointestinal bleeding,' Throne Science explains on its website.


Robot Lawn Mowers Are (Finally) Getting Good. But Are They Worth the Hefty Price Tag?

WSJ.com: WSJD - Technology

SUBURBIA IS apparently filled with masochists--evidenced by the fact that each Sunday I wake to the sound of all my neighbors concurrently grooming their lawns. I feel compelled to join them, though I hate the two-hour chore. At least it makes my Apple Watch's pedometer happy. A 2019 survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by OnePoll with lawn mower maker Cub Cadet found that we spend an average of about six hours a month mowing our lawns, not counting extra time spent sculpting the perimeter edges with a string trimmer. Those who work at home will have to deal with the sonic blitzkrieg.


Apple's iPhone X inspires hilarious memes

Daily Mail - Science & tech

Apple has finally unveiled its new line of smartphones after months of anticipation - but, many were left stunned by the iPhone X's staggering $1,000 price tag. Released alongside the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, the new'anniversary' iPhone X has inspired countless memes and jokes online, focused largely on the device's record-high debut price. The new futuristic facial recognition feature also prompted many memes, with internet commenters joking about the less savory ways they could use the feature to break into others' phones. The memes have mostly been about users struggling with the device's record-high $1,000 price tag Twitter users expressed their shock at the hefty price tag following Apple's highly-anticipated unveiling today, sharing images of characters with eyes bulged in surprise, and in some cases, even fainting. One user shared a meme featuring the SpongeBob Squarepants character Patrick Star, saying'I have $3,' while another cited The Office: 'I declare bankruptcy.'


Galaxy S8: More screen and elegance, but a hefty price tag

Boston Herald

Samsung's new Galaxy S8 phone is stunning. But its $100 price hike is hard to swallow. That's how much extra you'll shell out for the S8, which starts shipping Friday for about $750 -- $100 more than the iPhone 7 and last year's Galaxy S7 when it launched. A larger sibling, the S8 Plus, goes for about $850. True, the S8 phones come with several refinements that, totaled up, are indeed worth more than $100.


World's cutest smartphone robot can be yours for a hefty price tag

The Guardian

The cutest robo-smartphone ever made is hitting shelves in Japan next month - but is it cute enough to drop almost 1,300? RoBoHoN (which translates roughly as "heart moving phone") is an adorable tiny robot, which doubles up as a smartphone. Or is it a smartphone that doubles up as a robot? Either way, the happy little bot is a surprisingly powerful piece of technology in its own right. Created by Japanese electronics firm Sharp, RoBoHoN is a 20cm tall robot phone. It'll read out phone messages, announce phone calls and even shout at you when it's time to wake up.