Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2020/03/24/rockubot-is-the-sterilizing-ro.html
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Breathless marketing copy notwithstanding, this is obviously overhyped and unlikely to produce much of value in any sort of real-world setting. The juxtaposition (only one post away) of this with news of people dying because they ingested something because a quack told them to…
It’s a fine gimmick, but it’s hard to believe that a $99 battery operated device actually kills 99% of all the “germs” in your bed or anywhere else.
I think it would be better if boingboing didn’t engage with plague-related placebos right now.
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Honest question:
Is there a way that I can subscribe to/support BB so that I don’t see these stupid shop ads anymore? They’re so completely tone-deaf and totally NOT what BB is about.
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No true BoingBoing post?
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The Mayo Clinic has extensive advice on controlling dust mites, but don’t mention ultrasonic.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dust-mites/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352178
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