If you鈥檙e struggling with computer fatigue, a spot of aromatherapy might lift
your spirits. So Arvel of Kyoto, Japan, has produced a ceramic aromatherapy pot
that you plug into your PC鈥檚 USB port. As the pot warms, it releases vapours
from one of six scented aromatherapy oils, such as lavender. So instead of
network breakdowns, IT managers in open plan offices are now going to have to
deal with pong compatibility issues.
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