Ads replace reflection in restroom mirrors

(Credit: TechEBlog)

We almost passed up this item until we realized how irritating it is. At first, we thought it was just a digital advertising display mounted in a public restroom. Yawn. But it's actually a screen that doubles as a mirror, TechEBlog says, and it goes on and off without warning.

Now we're not given to staring at our reflection for long stretches at a time, but anyone would be annoyed if one of these "Magic Displays" continually interrupted the self-inspection ritual. If you have any doubt, just check out the YouTube clip below. Besides, who would feel comfortable with a two-way mirror in any bathroom?

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doesn't look random...

Rather than randomly displaying the ad, it looks like it has one of those motion sensors you see on public toilets, sinks, and even paper towel dispensers. When it detects someone in front of the mirror, it goes to "mirror mode", and when that person moves away it goes back to showing the ad.