Coronavirus

SprayCare Band Disperses Hand Sanitizer Like a Spider-Man Web Shooter

By Jackson Chung December 23, 2020

It’s better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to keeping things sanitized. Introducing the SprayCare Band. At first glance, this may appear to be either a smartwatch or some other wearable, but it’s actually a hand sanitizer atomizer that not only disinfect hands, but just about any surface as well. You wear it on your wrist and it dispenses hand sanitizer at the touch of a button, or atomized droplets in a mist to be more specific. Read more for a video and additional information.

Blanc is a Daft Punk-Style Full Face Modular Mask

By Jackson Chung December 7, 2020

Blanc Daft Punk Face Mask
Blanc, a full-face modular mask, was developed by a team of entrepreneurs, product designers and PPE specialists. Drawing inspiration from Daft Punk, this mask covers the users’ eyes, nose and mouth, while FDA-approved HEPA filters protect them from 99% of particles, which includes dust, mists as well as aerosols. The filters fit snugly into the mask frame and provide leak-free filtration for several days. A built-in visual color scale lets you know when to change the filters. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.

Forget Face Masks, AIR by MicroClimate is a Science Fiction-Inspired Helmet with HEPA Filters

By Jackson Chung October 3, 2020

Forget face masks, AIR by MicroClimate is basically a science fiction movie-inspired acrylic visor that “enables an unobstructed view of the face,” complete with fans and HEPA filters. On a full charge, you can expect up to 4-hours of continuous use, so you may still need to bring face masks for long trips. Comfort wise, there are cushion liners and the entire helmet is made of a washable fabric for easy cleaning.

Samsung 0° Clean Disinfects Face Masks with UV-C Light

By Jackson Chung September 20, 2020

Samsung 0 Clean Face Mask Cleaner
Photo credit: Jungkwang Hwang
UV-C is essentially a shorter, more energetic wavelength of light that is ideal for destroying genetic material, both in humans and viral particles. In nature, it’s typically filtered out by ozone in the atmosphere long before it reaches human skin. Since it was discovered in 1878, artificially produced UVC has become a prime method of sterilization, which is mostly used in hospitals, airplanes, offices, and factories every day. Read more to see how Samsung 0° Clean uses this light to disinfect face masks.

Apple Face Mask Revealed, Will be Distributed to Corporate and Retail Employees

By Jackson Chung September 9, 2020

Photo credit: Mac Rumors
It’s true, the rumored Apple Face Mask is real, but it will only be distributed to corporate and retail employees. There will also allegedly be an Apple ClearMask, which is a transparent surgical mask approved by the FDA, and could be used by those helping customers with hearing impairments. The standard Face Mask features three filter layers and can be washed as well as reused up to 5-times. Read more for a video showing how Apple is handling the pandemic at its newest retail Apple Central World store in Bangkok.

SEEUS95 Touted as Transparent N95 Face Mask and Respirator, Here’s a First Look

By Jackson Chung August 31, 2020

SEEUS95 Transparent Face Mask Respirator
Hate cloth masks and want a comfortable alternative? If so, you might want to check out the SEEUS95. It features a transparent design with the functionality of a standard N95 mask, but is reusable and can be worn without hooking it around your ears. The mask is molded from medical-grade clear silicone that adheres to your face by gently making contact with the skin around your nose, cheeks, and chin. There’s an innovative lining made from chitosan, a skin-healing vegan polymer, that secures it to your face. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.

Lumen Couture Reveals LED-Equipped Face Mask

By Jackson Chung July 26, 2020

Lumen Couture LED Face Mask
Lumen Couture unveils their LED Display mask, which uses paper-thin LED matrix screens to allow you to add custom text, images, and voice inputs, all controlled through a free companion app. There are breathable sections above and below the electronics, which are fully removable for washing. When the tech component is removed, you can wear the fabric mask as you would any other. Read more for a video and additional information.

MIT Researchers Create Silicone-Based N95 Face Mask Alternative, Called iMASC

By Jackson Chung July 24, 2020

MIT N95 Face Mask iMASC
One big problem with traditional N95 face masks is that they can’t easily be sterilized for reuse, that is unless…you’re talking about iMASC (Injection Molded Autoclavable, Scalable, Conformable). Developed by MIT researchers, this mask can be sterilized in multiple ways without sacrificing its effectiveness. Examples would include using a steam sterilizer, heating them in the oven, or even soaking them in both bleach and rubbing alcohol. Read more for a video and additional information.

Engineer Creates Functional Haircut Robot for Use During Lockdown

By Jackson Chung July 19, 2020

Engineer Haircut Robot
Engineer Shane Wighton, an engineer by trade who has become quite a popular YouTuber known as “Stuff Made Here,” realized that even though some barbers and hair salons have partially reopened, there was still a risk at contracting COVID-19 by going in for a cut. So, he decided to build a haircut robot that may not give the best cuts, but most certainly gets the job done. Read more for the video and additional information.

South Korea Uses 300 Drones to Remind People to Wear Masks and Wash Their Hands

By Jackson Chung July 6, 2020

South Korea Drones Coronavirus
It’s not everyday that you see drones putting on a light show, much less one reminding you to wear face masks, wash your hands and socially distance. That’s what happened in Seoul, South Korea, this past weekend. Around 300 drones were used to showcase motivational and awareness messages during this coronavirus pandemic. Read more for a video and additional information.