Of course there’s RGB.
Razer, purveyors of all things RGB, have a presence at this year’s CES. And it’s the least likely of their prospective products that made headlines. Because they’ve put some considerable effort into the design of a reusable face mask in Project Hazel.
Razer’s masks feature all the things you’d expect out of such a device. Active filters, night time illumination, integrated speakers, a clear face plate, and their ubiquitous Chroma lighting.
And it isn’t as much of a leap as you might think. Like many companies during the early stages of the pandemic, they switched some of their production to medical-grade face masks, donating around 1 million of them to medical professionals. And that’s what got the gears turning.
The transparent face plate was to allow for expressions that a normal mask covers up, with the night time illumination to aid in the visibility of those expressions in low light. The active filters are n95-grade, and even function efficiently to trap bacteria. They also allow fresh air intake to keep things cool, since the silicone seal around the mask doesn’t et anything in or out. The ventilators even feature speakers to allow your voice to be a bit less muffled, since this is a non-porous surface in front of your mouth. And yes, customization could be a potential feature in the future.
It even features Razer’s inescapable Chroma lighting, complete with full color range and effects. They do, however, have practical effects; they let you know when the battery is low, or when the filters need to be changed. The mask even comes with a hard case for charging and UV sanitation.
That said, Razer has stressed that this isn’t a device that’s headed to market, yet. Rather, that it’s meant as a demonstration of what they could do. Even so, it looks like it’s fully formed and could easily be out there tomorrow. Though even I’d wonder about the price point.
And in case you thought that the vaccine would be the end of needing a mask, you’re probably wrong. That thing’s out there like a much meaner version of the flu now. It’s going to keep mutating, and until everyone straightens up and flies right, it’ll continue to be a problem. So, yeah, there’s absolutely going to be a market for this, whenever Razer decides to unleash it.
Source: Forbes
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