With face coverings nonetheless the norm, tech firms need you to up your masks recreation. Last 12 months, LG unveiled the PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier that includes three followers and a pair of HEPA-style filters. Ten months later, it is lastly revealed an preliminary launch date for the machine, an improved model of which arrives in Thailand in August. There’s nonetheless no phrase on the value, nevertheless.

The newest iteration encompasses a smaller, lighter motor and a built-in mic, speaker and voice amplifier. LG says its “VoiceOn” tech robotically acknowledges while you’re speaking and boosts the sound so others can hear you thru the masks. Unfortunately, it could’t make you sound like Darth Vader.

LG has additionally bumped up the battery from 820mAh to 1,000 mAh, although the acknowledged 8 hour operating time remains to be the identical. It’s additionally touting a two hour recharge time utilizing the included USB cable. The wearable air purifier ought to roll out to extra areas upon receiving approval from regulators, the corporate stated. 

For now, LG is selling the masks with the assistance of the Thai Olympics staff, who wore it en path to the summer time video games in Tokyo. Clearly, the Korean firm is pitching it as a go-to for individuals who prepare outdoor. But, LG’s machine has its rivals: We’ve beforehand seen tech-infused masks from Razer and, um, Will.i.Am.