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Google’s latest on its list of merciless murders is the Assistant’s “animal of the day” feature. While it’s not likely that the individual command product will make the Killed by Google Graveyard anytime soon, once it’s officially phased out by the end of the month, it will mark the end of an era for the Google…

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There’s no reason you should have to do anything besides exist in the cold dark of winter, including cleaning. Cyber Monday sales on iRobot’s vacuums are making it much more affordable to put your feet up and let a machine do the work for you. A range of iRobot’s vacuums are currently discounted, including a 42 percent off deal on the iRobot Roomba 694. The robot vacuum is down to an all-time low price of $159 from $275.

The Roomba 694 is already one of iRobot’s more affordable options, but it becomes much easier to justify getting when saving $116. It’s also a great product — we named it this year’s best budget robot vacuum thanks to its sleek design, good cleaning power and iRobot’s always great app. You can control its functions on the device or through that app (except spot-cleaning, which only works with the physical button). It’s especially great if you have a smaller place, like an apartment, as the robot vacuum lasted about 45 minutes in our test before recharging in its dock.

If you want to use the iRobot sale to go all out, then check out the iRobot Roomba Combo j9+ — currently 29 percent off. The self-emptying and auto-fill vacuum and mop is usually $1,399 but has dropped to $999 for Cyber Monday. This 2-in-1 model has a retractable mop to leave you out of any system switches. In fact, the dock can refill water for 30 days and empty any debris for 60 days, making cleaning the floors something you rarely need to think about. It also has a dirt detective (which weirdly sounds fun?) that determines which rooms are usually dirtiest and starts with those.

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“My view is this: I want the people, not the politicians, to make this decision,” the 2024 Republican presidential candidate said.

Yi Design, a Chinese materials company established by curator and artist Caroline Cheng and designer Karl Yin, has introduced an innovative solution to address the issue of ceramic waste by creating water-permeable bricks named Permeable YiBrick.

These bricks are composed of 90% recycled ceramic waste sourced from industrial porcelain manufacturers in Jingdezhen, known as the ceramics capital of China — Yi Design aims to tackle the substantial amount of waste generated by the country’s ceramics industry.

China generates approximately 18 million tonnes of ceramic waste annually, a significant portion of which is illegally disposed of by dumping or burial. The Permeable YiBrick presents an eco-friendly alternative by repurposing this waste into functional bricks with water-permeable properties.

This not only addresses the environmental impact of ceramic waste but also provides a practical application for flood prevention in urban areas.

China produces millions of tons of ceramic waste every year. Photo courtesy of Yi Design (taken from the video)

Yi Design’s commitment to sustainability is evident in its use of recycled materials, contributing to a circular economy. The Permeable YiBrick has already found application in various projects, including the creation of a tiled wall for the COS fashion brand store in Shanghai’s Century Plaza shopping mall.

The innovative brick has garnered attention and recognition, being shortlisted in the sustainable building product category of the 2023 Dezeen Awards. It competes alongside other environmentally conscious solutions, such as a hexagonal paver system by Norwegian firm Snøhetta and Erosion Mitigation Units crafted from recycled oyster shells.

This initiative by Yi Design aligns with a growing trend in exploring alternative materials for construction, as seen in various examples worldwide. From construction waste to expanded cork and even human urine, these alternatives offer sustainable options to conventional brick production.

The Permeable YiBrick stands as a noteworthy example of turning waste into a functional and environmentally friendly building material.

YiBrick Permeable Photo from Yi Design’s product page

Yi Design’s Water-Permeable Bricks Tackle Ceramic Waste For Flood Prevention

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