I Got a First Look at Sony’s Cooling Neck Device, Just in Time for the Heat Wave
Sony has launched the REON POCKET PRO Plus, a wearable air conditioning device hitting the US market during current heat waves.
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The brief
Sony is releasing the REON POCKET PRO Plus, a wearable cooling device worn around the neck. The product is positioned as a personal air conditioning unit for users.
Coverage from The Gadgeteer, the London Evening Standard, the Deccan Herald, and CNET emphasizes the timing of the release alongside ongoing heat waves. Outlets have begun reporting on first-hand experiences with the device's cooling capabilities.
Future reports may clarify the device's sustained performance and availability across different regions. Coverage does not yet specify long-term user feedback or potential secondary hardware variations.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the new Sony device?
The device is called the REON POCKET PRO Plus.
How much does the wearable cost?
The device is priced at $259.
Where is the device available?
The wearable air conditioner is hitting the US market.
Coverage (4)
- Sony REON POCKET PRO Plus: $259 Wearable AC Hits the US The Gadgeteer · 7h ago
- 'I tried Sony's wearable air conditioner London Evening Standard · 7h ago
- REON Neckband PRO Plus: Amid heatwave, Sony rolls out new wearable AC Deccan Herald · 7h ago
- I Got a First Look at Sony’s Cooling Neck Device, Just in Time for the Heat Wave CNET · 7h ago
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