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A TV Set That Repels Mosquitoes? - C C - Jul 14, 2016
Yeah, like the rest of the world that is not India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, etc is battling hordes of mosquitoes in their living rooms...
http://inventorspot.com/articles/tv-set-repels-mosquitoes-lg-india-says-yes
EXCERPT: [...] Using LG’s “mosquito-away technology,” the sets are said to repel insects using ultrasonic waves, which humans are unable to hear but allegedly cause mosquitoes to flee. The new devices became available to the public in India a few weeks ago using the same technology that has been used by LG in some of their air conditioners and washing machines. The mosquito-away technology has purportedly been certified as effective by an independent laboratory located near Chennai, India....
RE: A TV Set That Repels Mosquitoes? - Magical Realist - Jul 14, 2016
Guess they haven't invented screens for windows over there yet.