Dyson’s futuristic new headphones double as an air purifier for your face

Air purifiers have become an essential part of our lives, whether it's due to wildfires or COVID-19. But I have a question for you: Would you wear an air purifier on your face? I’m not talking about an N95 mask. I’m talking about the Dyson Zone. It’s the latest product announced by the company behind the world’s most recognizable vacuums. The Dyson Zone is actually a pair of high-end, noise-canceling headphones. When you don’t trust the local air quality, the Zone creates a little bubble of clean air, just for you. The magic lies inside the Zone’s oversized ear cups, which double as miniature air filters. The Dyson Zone is certainly a wild device for wild times. But will it be a hit? Read my story here. — Mark Wilson   Dyson’s futuristic new headphones double as an air purifier for your face Global pollution. A stubborn pandemic. The Dyson Zone is here to shield you from the worst of what our air has to offer.   READ MORE   The unbearable whiteness of coffee A slew of Black-owned coffee companies are reclaiming American coffee culture using design and branding that tells a rich story of Black history.   READ MORE   How ancient waterways could be tapped to cool scorching cities Digitally scanning old waterways reveals new ways to cool cities impacted by climate change.   READ MORE   The fraught politics of street names—and why cities are using them to protest Putin Historical events are inscribed into many urban landscapes, and they’re especially visible in the evolution of street names.   READ MORE

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