Project Hazel started as a concept to explore how technology could improve the traditional face mask, but now Razer is taking that idea and turning it into something you can actually buy by making Project Hazel a real product.
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan confirmed during an interview with Yahoo Finance, saying, “We have realized that even with vaccinations we hear you still need to be covered because there is still a risk factor that even if you have been vaccinated, you still have to be incredibly careful. “
Tan also added that while many countries have been able to purchase covid-19 vaccines for their residents, people in other regions or countries may not be able to access the vaccine for another year or two. Additionally, in places like Asia, where mask wearing was already quite common even before Covid-19 hit, Razer’s more substantial masks seem to offer a more permanent solution to typical disposable paper masks or even reusable fabric alternatives.
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While Razer has not yet set a price or official release date for its mask, Project Hazel (or whatever its eventual name becomes) is expected to include a hard, clear plastic shell with replaceable N95 filters built in on both sides, along with built-in lighting. to help illuminate your face in the dark, and Razer’s VoiceAmp technology to take care of it people will hear your speech loud and clear.
Finally, in addition to replaceable N95 filters, Project Hazel is also expected to come with a rechargeable disinfectant cover that uses UV light to disinfect the mask and refill the mask’s integrated battery in between. Oh, and because it’s a Razer product, Project Hazel also comes with Chroma RGB support, so you can adjust the lights on the outside of the mask to suit your mood.
Ultimately, even if you think the idea of a smart face mask is silly, the fact that Razer is committed to making Project Hazel a real product is yet another sign of how the pandemic is continuing. reshape what people consider normal. And even after large swaths of the population have been vaccinated, the desire for more substantial protection against airborne illness seems rather cautious, although I’m still not sold on the need to make the mask’s exterior transparent.