Techhive‘s Jared Newman has, uh, the dirt:
Everyone knows the old axiom about consumer electronics: The rapid pace of technology quickly renders your new tech toys obsolete.
It turns out that not even high-tech toilets are immune from that truism. Kohler, which two years ago released its luxurious $6000 Numi toilet, has just announced the second-generation model, and it adds some essential upgrades not found in the current hardware.
The Numi first made waves in 2011 for its built-in speakers, FM radio, MP3 player and accompanying touch screen remote control, as well its hands-free operation and built-in bidet with “integrated dryer.” Equally noteworthy was the Numi’s striking design, and Kohler’s bizarre suggestion that the rich and famous should heed nature’s call in full view of nature.
Kohler’s promotional material for the Numi suggests that when you’ve spent $6000 on a toilet, you want to make sure it’s in full view of the neighbors.
