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Dyson’s new vacuum phones home when it needs fixing

Dyson’s new vacuum phones home when it needs fixing. “The gizmo alerts the user if it has broken down or needs a replacement part. The owner then dials the number of the Dyson call centre and holds the telephone receiver to the vacuum cleaner. The machine transmits a message telling engineers what’s wrong and orders any new part it needs.”