11. The Bluetooth Toothbrush That Tells on You
Kolibree’s smart toothbrush claimed to improve your dental hygiene by tracking how well you brushed. But the truly strange part? It could send brushing data to your dentist and even award achievements—like a video game for your teeth. It crowdfunded over $100,000 and promised to make oral care fun through gamification.
While it may sound useful, many found it creepy that their toothbrush was keeping score. Still, the promise of data-driven smiles attracted tech-savvy parents and gadget lovers alike. It showed that even our most basic routines can be “disrupted” by smart technology—sometimes in ways that are just plain weird.
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