Sony's Reon Pro Plus: A Hands-Free Neckband That Really Cools You
Engadget's Mat Smith reviews Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus, a $260 wearable neckband cooling device that uses a neck-placed Peltier plate to chill blood flow and can run up to 10 hours on manual or 15 hours in Smart Cool. Sony claims about 20% more cooling over the previous model, with a quieter fan, adjustable exhaust, and a more secure Y-frame neckband. In real-world use during UK heatwaves it provided meaningful relief on trains and in pubs, though cooling depends on clothing and environment; it's hands-free and can be charged while worn, but the ambient temperature tag is optional and occasionally unreliable. It's splash- and sweat-resistant but visibly noticeable under many outfits.
