CES: The Razer Smart Mask Nobody Asked For…But I Kind of Want

Every year Razer brings some crazy concepts to CES and they are always the talk of the show. Even with this years All Digital CES they still have some awesome tech to show. The nature of being virtual has actually given them the freedom to go a little further since they don’t actually have to show a physical product. With the ongoing global pandemic, Razer has brought a concept for the world’s first Smart Mask called Project Hazel. Of course it wouldn’t be a Razer product without it’s signature Chroma RGB lighting but Razer didn’t just slap some LEDs in a mask and call it a day. What they’ve done is actually pretty interesting by putting a built in mic and amplifier inside in order to side step the normal muffled speech you get wearing a mask. They also made the whole thing clear so you can express yourself and make it easier for the hearing impaired to read lips. To improve on this even further they also built in lighting for a low light mode, so even at night you can communicate effectively.

Obviously we are all optimistic that an end to the pandemic is in sight but if we are going to have to wear masks we might as well be comfortable and stylish. For now this is just a concept but it’s not hard to see at least some of the ideas put into a real product by Razer or someone else. With the design and features it kind of gives off a futuristic, cyberpunk feel in a post apocalyptical world. It’s not hard to see that these may be useful even in a post pandemic world, like doctors or other workers that may need protection from environmental dangers. What do you think? Would you wear a smart mask if this is a peak at our future?

Check out the full press release for more info on this and Razer’s other news from CES.

https://press.razer.com/product-news/razer-unveils-smart-mask-and-gaming-chair-concept-designs-at-ces-2021/

https://youtu.be/FvWiCclESL8