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This moss terrarium doubles as an air purifier and humidifier
Moss Air is an air-purifying humidifier powered by moss, and it's also nice to look at.
Dyson's $949 air-purifying Zone headset is now available in the US
They feature a detachable visor that goes across your face.
Hyundai built an air purifier out of recycled Ioniq 5 EV parts
Engineers repurposed parts including LED tail lamps, the infotainment unit and an alloy wheel.
IKEA's first smart air purifier is also a side table
IKEA is releasing its first smart air purifier in two models including one that doubles up as a side table.
LG improves its wearable air purifier with a built-in mic and speaker
LG's PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier is launching in Thailand in August with improved features including a mic and speaker.
Dyson's new air purifier shows how much formaldehyde it's trying to destroy
The new Dyson Purifier Formaldehyde air purifiers — Hot+Cool (HP09) and Cool (TP09) — are able to distinguish formaldehyde from other VOCs using a dedicated solid-state formaldehyde sensor, in order to better monitor the carcinogenic gas constantly released from the likes of furniture, carpets, paint and flooring.
Mila hands-on: Much smarter (and pricier) than your average air purifier
The $360 Mila is a lot smarter than most air purifiers, giving you a ton of customization and personalization options.
Dyson patents a wearable air purifier that doubles as headphones
If you use public transportation, you know just how gross the air can be. Commuters are constantly coughing and sneezing, which releases thousands of germs into the air. Taking a flight can be even worse, thanks to the recycled air. And that's not to mention pollution-filled cities like Wuhan in China, or even Los Angeles. Wearing a face mask can help prevent you from breathing in those germs and pollutants, but they're not very effective, and they're not exactly socially acceptable. Air purifiers that hang around your neck are subtler, but they're even less beneficial. Dyson's patent for a new type of purifier describes a product that merges an air purification system with a set of headphones for an effective but somewhat subtle solution to staying healthy in germ- or pollution-filled settings.
Dyson's latest handheld vacuum works smarter, not harder
The weather's warming up, which means spring is almost here. That heralds the cleaning out of musty apartments, students studying for finals and of course, allergy season. Dyson just unveiled a trio of products that can take care of all of those vernal needs and more. There's a new smart cordless vacuum, an air purifier-slash-personal fan and a smart light that takes its cues from the sun.
Dyson's new bladeless fan is also a powerful air filter
Dyson really hates dirt, to the point that it's now come up with a new bladeless fan that can also filter out ultrafine airborne particles -- including viruses, bacteria and pollens -- that are as tiny as 0.1 microns. The aptly-named Pure Cool (AM11) closely resembles Dyson's other fan towers, with the notable difference being the cylindrical glass HEPA filter around the base. After 450 prototypes, the company claims that this filter removes 99.95 percent of ultrafine particles, and it's good for up to 4,382 hours or about six months of continuous use. In other words, if you use the Pure Cool for 12 hours each day, then you'll only need to replace the filter after a year. Of course, it's hard to say whether it'll last just as long in smoggy Beijing, which is where Dyson cleverly chose to do the global launch for the Pure Cool.
3-in-1 cigarette lighter / air purifier / perfume dispenser won't make your cigarettes any safer, your car any less rank
We know you like nothing more than a fine cheroot after a late dinner, especially when you find yourself behind the wheel -- and no, one of those new-fangled e-cigarettes will not do the trick. What you need is the 3-in-1 automatic cigarette lighter / air purifier / perfume bottle. It'll light your light, filter your smoke, and what it doesn't get out of the air will be masked by whichever parfume du jour you choose to supply for included the 15 ml. reservoir (we suggest Hai Karate). Retails at $54.99, car charger included.
Daan air purifier kills the unbearable stench of rotting fish in style
Finally, purifying the air in your home doesn't have to make your pad look like it was ripped from the pages of the SkyMall catalog. If you put a value on looks (and you do, don't you?) you'll be pleased to know that a Korean designer has created the Daan -- a new purifier that gets the job done while actually looking somewhat stylish. The devices suck up dust and cat hair in a 161 sq. ft. space, but are modular in nature, allowing you to stack multiple units on a stand for cleaning larger spaces (they can also be separated and moved to smaller rooms). Home electronics-maker Coway will apparently manufacture the device, but we don't have a word on street date or price. Sure, they may still be killing you slowly, but at least they'll look good while doing it.[Thanks, Tony]
Sharper Image can't move enough air purifiers to avoid bankruptcy
We can't say the writing was exactly on the wall or anything, but when Sharper Image attempted to sell self-branded cellphones and got dinged for pushing grossly overpriced air purifiers that actually made things worse -- well, you could tell things weren't all peaches and cream. Regardless, the company made famous for selling trinkets and massage chairs in malls everywhere has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after "declining sales and three straight years of losses led to a shortage of liquidity." Comically enough, the retailer actually went so far as to "partly blame" the negative publicity surrounding the aforementioned Ionic Breeze air purifiers for its falling revenues, and court papers also show that it's currently seeking a $60 million loan to keep operating. Oh, how the mighty mediocre have fallen.[Thanks, Steve]
Baby Climo air purifier is adorable, possibly deadly
If you're not totally swayed by the evidence that certain air purifiers cause harmful levels of ozone emissions, why not put your money where your mouth is and stick one by your infant? These Baby Climo units from Takara Tomy filter out bacteria, mold, and odors, all while using just a tiny amount of power -- and looking like tiny little ozone-spewing aliens. Japan-only, but it looks like importers have 'em for the brave at $229. [Via Popgadget]
Two-timing air purifier doubles as spy camera
It's not like we haven't seen air purifying functionality crammed into nearly everything under the sun before, but the latest iteration doubles up in an entirely more discrete fashion. The Air Purifier Spy Camera does precisely what you'd think, as it innocently cleans air while waiting for movement to be detected in front of it. Once that happens, it records video (no audio, unfortunately) of the scene until 15 seconds after the motion ceases. To store the incriminating evidence, it writes the video to the built-in 16MB MMC, but if you expect a whole lot of naughty to be going on, you can certainly implant a larger card. Notably, this sucka most definitely does not come cheap, as the basic version rings up at a staggering $725, and you'll be asked to throw down an additional $179.95 if you like your videos in color.[Via TRFJ]
DESK EOS rids your workspace of evil electromagnetic waves
Sure, you may have already been suckered into buying one of those cutesy USB air purifiers before, but Pure Air is hoping to fill up yet another one of your connectors as its DESK EOS fends off evil electromagnetic waves. Of course, this is bound to spark up another one of those "dangerous / not dangerous" debates, but this looks to be the device for you if you're not keen on taking chances. The debatably stylish unit can be had in red, silver, or blue color schemes (shown after the break), and the blue LEDs that glow once plugged in are an admittedly nice touch. Still, you'd probably be better off just holding onto that ???60,900 ($65) and donning a tin foil cap instead.[Via AVing]
Swizz Style's Henry hammers out dust, purifies air
If you've already got one too many vacuums roaming around autonomously, but are still looking for a way to eliminate the dust, pollen, and other nasal-clogging particles that manage to invade your domicile each spring, Swizz Style is hoping its main man can help you out. Simply dubbed Henry, this artsy air purifier handles all the expected duties of your average oxygen cleaning apparatus, taking care of bacteria, odors, and dust while holding the noise down to a respectable level. Furthermore, you can snag this useful decoration in black or white to match your design scheme, and the automatic shut off prevents unnecessary power usage once things are all cleared up. Of course, Swizz Style isn't handing over the pricing information just yet, so we'd recommend contacting the outfit directly if you're absolutely convinced these things actually work.[Via CoolHunting]
Hello Kitty keeps your air feline fresh
It's not the first Hello Kitty air purifier, it won't be the last Hello Kitty air purifier, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks, Sanrio, for bringing sunshine to our life.
Sanyo booth tour
Sanyo had a bit of a twist this year at CES -- it was making a push for the environment. In between displays of HD camcorders and wireless projectors were numerous low consumption devices and solar powered chargers. Keep reading to see what you may have missed among the plethora of products that were on display this year.
Artemide floor lamp rocks tunes, purifies air
Melding form and function most certainly isn't new, but Artemide's Rigel conglomerate mixed a hint of design with multifaceted charm in its three-in-one device. The floor lamp emits warm, colored light when powered up, functions as a mirror when turned off, and also features a built-in speaker system to boot. Moreover, it also touts an integrated air purifier, but whether you're actually better off without out is certainly debatable. Nevertheless, this stand-up trio of devices could definitely act as a conversation piece, but at a cost of £1,900 ($3,732), you're probably better off buying one of these and pocketing the difference.
