The remarkable Dyson CameraJet can brush and floss your teeth for AU$799 — these alternatives are just a fraction of the price
THE SO WHAT
AU$799 oral care hardware is a bet that design and integration can create a new premium tier in a deeply commoditized category. For operators, the question is whether you’re building a true new job-to-be-done or just stacking features on top of a price-insensitive niche.
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