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Sony's Reon wearable air conditioner offers personal cooling relief

Sony has released the Reon Pocket Pro Plus, a wearable air conditioner designed to provide personal cooling. This device utilizes the Peltier effect to cool a metal plate pressed against the neck, effectively cooling blood flow. The Pro Plus offers improved cooling performance over previous models and includes a smart tag for ambient temperature monitoring, though its reliability is questionable. It boasts a long battery life and physical buttons for easy control, making it a practical solution for personal comfort during heatwaves. AI

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Sony's Reon wearable air conditioner offers personal cooling relief

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mat Smith) ·

    Sony's Reon wearable air conditioner saved my sanity through multiple heatwaves

    Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus looks like an alien is attached to your spine, but it works.