Sony's Reon Wearable Air Conditioner Saved My Sanity Through Multiple Heatwaves
The Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus is a wearable air conditioning device that uses the Peltier effect to cool the user's blood flow via a metal plate on the neck. The reviewer notes its effectiveness in mitigating discomfort during extreme heatwaves in the UK, where air conditioning is uncommon.
Why it matters
As heatwaves become more frequent, wearable cooling technology offers a niche solution for personal climate control in regions lacking traditional infrastructure.
It looks like an alien is attached to your spine, but it works.
The article is a personal review of a consumer product and does not contain political or social bias.
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