Since the invention of the flush toilet by Sir John Harrington in the 1590s (not, as is often humorously claimed, by Thomas Crapper), going to the bathroom has been a relatively str...
High-Tech Toilets
Today’s johns, thrones, loos, and heads offer comfort, convenience, and hygiene—but the latest ones are starting to monitor your health, too
August 21, 2026
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