At first glance it appeared ludicrous. I thought it was just another bad idea from England – like the iLoo, the now-defunct scheme for an Internet-equipped portable toilet developed by Microsoft's British division.
But after more careful consideration, I've concluded that the Brits may be on to something this time.
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