Dyson's new $500 AI toothbrush puts a camera in your mouth
Dyson has released a $500 AI-powered toothbrush that includes a built-in camera for livestreaming dental hygiene. The product is part of a trend of tech companies integrating cameras into everyday household items, often accompanied by subscription services.
Why it matters
The product exemplifies the 'smart' gadget trend, raising questions about the necessity of high-tech features in basic personal care items.
Dyson is back with another fancy gadget — this time, adding a camera to a toothbrush-flosser. Dyson This post originally appeared in the Business Insider Today newsletter. You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here . I've never put $499 in my mouth before. I've never thought I needed to. Dyson, however, is trying to convince me otherwise. The $499 CameraJet is the first AI-powered toothbrush with a camera built into its brush head . In other words, it lets you livestream the inside of your mouth while you clean your teeth. It even offers feedback, like any good dentist. Six years and 661 engineers. A 100k-pixel macro-lens camera. An "anti-gravity tank." Yes, Dyson has put rather a lot into reinventing the toothbrush. There was once a time when bristles were enough. Glasses only needed lenses. Fridges kept things cold. Headphones played music.
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