TOKYO, Japan – Sony Corporation announced a new product today. This product is called the Reon Pocket. It is a wearable air conditioner. People can wear it. They can cool down in hot weather. Sony made it for personal comfort.
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The Reon Pocket is a small device. It fits into a special neck holder. People wear it around their neck. The device uses thermoelectric technology. This technology creates cool air. It chills the back of the neck. This helps lower body temperature. It feels like a cool breeze. The device works best in hot, humid conditions.
Sony developed the Reon Pocket for everyday use. People can wear it outside. They can wear it indoors too. The device is lightweight. It is easy to carry. Users control it with a smartphone app. The app adjusts the cooling level. There are three different cooling settings. Users pick the setting they want. The device runs on a rechargeable battery. The battery lasts about two hours. Users can charge it again. A charging case is available too.
Sony believes many people will want this device. Workers outside will like it. Commuters will like it. Athletes will like it. Anyone in the heat will like it. It offers a personal cooling solution. Sony wants to improve summer comfort. The Reon Pocket is part of that effort.
(Sony Announces New Wearable Air Conditioner)
The device will go on sale next month. It will be available in Japan first. The price will be about 13,000 yen. That is about 100 US dollars. Sony plans to sell it online. They will also sell it in select stores. Sony hopes to sell it in other countries later. They are looking at global markets.