Dyson unveils patents for headphones that can purify the air around you

[What Hi-Fi?]

The patent application shows a pair of headphones with an additional band that provides filtered air to the wearer.

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[F8lee]

I'm going to hold off until they include a fresh air breeze blowing across my eyes, since all that pollution and those nasty germs can get to me via that route as well!

 

[scene]

At first I thought this was an April fool... But no.

Can't help but think having a fan next to each ear might detract from the music somewhat. I wonder if it will be one of those supersonic ones that Dyson is so famous for? Have you ever tried to have a conversation while using a Dyson hand-drier? You won't need noise cancelling, everyone else will

 

[simonali]

Hand dryer - yes.
Hairdryer - no.