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A Top Gaming Company Is Working on a Supercharged Covid-19 Mask
Razer’s LED mask is a great concept piece, even if I’d never wear one
Face masks have become a daily wearable around the world, and even with vaccines, we’ll still be wearing them for a while. With that in mind, Razer, the acclaimed gaming peripherals brand, just announced what it’s calling the “world’s smartest mask,” a prototype of a gear-equipped face mask, named Project Hazel. According to Razer, this special mask is made from recycled plastic, is waterproof and scratch-resistant, and combines the latest anti-Covid technology with an unconventional design to enhance its usability and sustainability.
The prototype’s first value proposition is, of course, safety. It integrates detachable ventilators with a surgical N95 respirator. Razer claims the mask blocks at least 95% of airborne particles while maintaining regular airflow inside the mask.
Two circular modules close to your mouth filter Covid-19 and other common pathogenic particles when you inhale and exhale to support effective ventilation. Active ventilation is essential for maintaining an optimized temperature inside the mask. The ventilator filters are replaceable to help maintain the mask’s high filtration efficiency rating in the long-term.
