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 ...

It looks a little like a sleek window AC, but a new device from Chinese appliance giant Midea is actually a reversible heat pump that can both cool and heat a home—and it’s designed to heat ...

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 ...

When the average U.S. consumer thinks of home appliances, the first brands that come to mind generally include traditional players like GE, LG, Samsung, and Whirlpool. Over the past decade, however, ...

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At a pivotal moment in the global energy transition, Midea is redefining how energy connects to life. At the Integrated Ecosystem Strategic Partners Conference — “Hi Future, Rebuild the Comfort”, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Prakhar Khanna covers the consumer tech beat for Forbes. The Midea Chill Master sports a 4-in-1 dispenser. It offers cube ice, ...

FOSHAN, China, Aug. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Midea Group has achieved a historic financial milestone, with revenue exceeding RMB 100 billion for two consecutive quarters and hitting a remarkable RMB ...

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