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Masks will be everyday things for a long time. Technology and devices for the coronavirus era pop up everywhere CES 2021, a fully digital version of the annual Consumer Electrionics Showcase that includes products that aim to reduce friction when wearing the mask.
A good example is Binatone's MaskFone. It's a $ 50 washable N95 mask with a bluetooth headset that lets you talk to people on the phone without a masked voice.
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The earbuds are attached to a cable clip that hooks around your ears, and the mask itself has buttons for play / pause and volume control. The mask is also built into Siri and Amazon so you can play music with voice control.
According to Binatone, the bluetooth headset will last 12 years. Yes, that means you need to charge your mask.
It is one of many devices that will be showcased at CES and is tailored for life from COVID-19. LG showed its range of air purifiersThis included a battery operated mask with a cleaner inside, as well as a Puriview mini portable cleaner that you can take with you on the go - if you're into that sort of thing. Existing products have also been updated, e.g. The new InstaView refrigerator from LG opens with a voice command and disinfects water with a UV beam.
