Sony's New Wearable Air Conditioner Runs Even Cooler
Engadget • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony has launched the Reon Pocket Pro Plus, an upgraded version of its wearable cooling device, available in the UK and Europe through Sony's store and online retailers like Amazon.
- The device uses the Peltier effect to cool the base of the neck with an electrically cooled metal plate, targeting temperature regulation near the circulatory system.
- The Pro Plus model offers a 20% improvement in cooling performance, increasing cooling by two degrees Celsius, and features an enhanced algorithm for more accurate temperature monitoring.
- Design improvements include new fins for 40% greater stability on the neck and shoulders, while maintaining up to 10 hours of battery life on the second-highest cooling setting.
- The package includes a second-generation Pocket Tag accessory to monitor ambient temperature and humidity, enabling smarter cooling adjustments, alongside a companion app for manual control and customization.