We’ve covered a fair number of toilet-related product categories here at Consumer Reports, because let’s be real: Quite a bit goes into making toilet-sitting a more comfortable experience. From the ...

At first glance, the concept sounds absurd—maybe even inappropriate. How can a city council commission transparent toilets as vestiges of urban privacy? The surprising answer comes from Japan’s ...

The USS Gerald R. Ford has a plumbing problem. The Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, which heavily took part in the Jan. 3 airstrikes on Venezuela which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro, keeps ...

Vivoo's attachable smart toilet sensor was unveiled at CES 2026 and is designed to analyze hydration levels in real time. Corin Cesaric-Epple is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's ...

Tokyo — Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have submitted a petition calling for more toilets in the parliament building to match their improved ...

For over 5 years, Arthur has been professionally covering video games, writing guides and walkthroughs. His passion for video games began at age 10 in 2010 when he first played Gothic, an immersive ...

Heavy rains have prompted public health officials in Washington to warn residents about toilet rats, a rare plumbing nightmare that drives frantic calls to pest control experts. By Amanda Holpuch ...

Devices that conceal unwanted noises are the next frontier in advanced toilet technology. Would you like some peaceful birdsong, or perhaps a burst of artillery fire? Donna Burke, who moved to Japan ...

Finally! An expert answers what to do when you're not on the loo. Bathroom etiquette runs the gamut from the nonnegotiable (put down the seat when you’re done, men!) to the debatable (should toilet ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Preservation Raleigh offers a three-hour Toilet Tour of historic lavatories. Tour traces sewage and water systems from outhouses to ...

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