Sony Is Selling a Wearable Air Conditioner That Looks Like a Computer Mouse
Sometimes, a handheld fan doesn’t cut it when you’re trying to cool down while on-the-go. To offer a better solution, Sony created a wearable air conditioner called the Reon Pocket, and it’s currently available in Japan.
The device, which was first unveiled last summer, supports both cooling and heating and can be used year-round when going out or commuting. It looks similar to an Apple computer mouse and is meant to be worn near your neck. The company designed an undershirt that features a pocket located on the back of the neck for the device to easily slip into. The shirt is made of a polyester fabric and has flat seams so that it’s not super noticeable under other clothes. Sony suggests wearing loose and breathable clothing over the device for it to work best.
If you think this would be great for working out, think again. Sony says the wearable device isn’t meant for use during exercise, work that involves intense sweating, situations where the body is exposed to water, or for extended use in hot weather, according to the company’s website.
For easy adjustments, the device connects through Bluetooth to an app that allows users to control the temperature from an iOS or Android phone. You can choose from a manual mode with four different temperature levels or put the device on auto mode. It’s currently available at various retailers in Japan, including on Amazon. At the moment, there are no specific plans to sell the wearable tech in the United States, but the company would like to, Sony tells House Beautiful. Learn more about the device here.
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