Dyson Enters Oral Care Market with New Electric Toothbrush

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Dyson has launched its first electric toothbrush, called the CameraJet, expanding beyond its traditional home appliance lineup into oral care. The product is available in a Ceramic Ultra Blue finish and is listed on Dyson's official website. The move marks a significant diversification for the British technology company known for vacuum cleaners and air purifiers. While specific pricing and technical details were not disclosed in the announcement, the product page is live on Dyson's global site.

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