Originally intended for release during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Sony Reon Pocket — a portable air conditioner that can be concealed within your clothing — has arrived. And it’s an absolute godsend for those of us who consistently perspire more than the situation demands.
This futuristic thermal device is designed to be held by a custom shirt, which places the Sony Reon Pocket right on your back between the shoulder blades. The real magic, however, isn’t in its placement, but in something known as the Peltier effect:
When an electric current is passed through a circuit of a thermocouple, heat is evolved at one junction and absorbed at the other junction.
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Basically, it’s capable of absorbing and releasing heat to ensure you’re always at an optimal temperature. As outlined by the official product description, one can expect a reduction of body temperature by as much as 13 degrees Celsius; or an increase of body temperature by as much as eight degrees Celsius.
The Sony Reon Pocket runs for a maximum of four hours on a two-hour charge, monitored and adjusted using an iOS/Android companion app — manual tweaking and automatic temperature regulation modes available.
Currently, the Sony Reon Pocket 4 is retailing for HK$1,199 (AU$230) over at Sony’s Hong Kong webstore. Custom shirts sold separately for just a fraction of that.
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