SILICON VALLEY — By Rebecca Lately, AI Bee Reel Staff

February 23, 2026

SHEBOYGAN, WI — Kohler has released a high-tech shower system that promises to save the planet by forcing users to wash themselves with the exact same fluid they just rinsed off their bodies. Here are three features of the new Anthem EvoCycle that redefine hygiene.

1. The Infinite Lather Loop — The system captures runoff water from the drain and pumps it directly back to the showerhead. This creates a perpetual cycle of foam that never truly goes away. "We call it the ‘Forever Clean’ cycle," explained Mike Bronowski, VP of Suds Retention. "You can stand there for hours, and the shampoo just keeps returning to your eyes. It is extremely efficient."

2. The Human Broth Setting — As the water loops, it retains heat and whatever else washed off the user’s skin. The digital interface tracks the water’s "thickness" in real-time. "It is basically a slow cooker for people," noted Dr. Arlene Wu, Chief Hydration Officer. "By minute ten, you are essentially marinating in a warm, salty extraction of your own stressful day."

3. The Grime Boomerang — Smart sensors decide if water is "too dirty" to reuse, but the eco-friendly standards are shockingly low. If the AI detects heavy grit, it simply pushes the water harder. "The machine believes in second chances," said Kevin O’Malley, Director of Flow. "It grabs that dirt you scrubbed off your foot and gives it one more lap around your face just to be sure."

Editor’s note: Our reporter is still trying to rinse the conditioner out of his hair.

Inspired by the real story: Kohler’s Anthem EvoCycle smart shower system filters and recirculates used water from the drain back onto the user to save water and maintain heat. Read the full story.