THE BODY ELECTRIC

Healthtech was in no short supply at this year’s CES, and with Covid concerns on everyone’s mind the new Razer Zephyr Pro wearable air purifier (left) made a big impact. This rather ominous looking facemask is equipped with an N95-grade filter system, LED lighting, and voice amplification via a microphone placed inside the mask – so no more muffled, incomprehensible conversation. Consumers can expect a retail release later this year.

Meanwhile, the Garmin Venu 2 Plus fitnessfocused watch (right) had more than a few hearts racing, combining all the amazing features and functions of previous models with a newly added speaker and microphone, enabling wearers to take calls and use their phone’s voice assistant. In addition, the battery life now lasts up to nine days, which is significantly longer than health watches from other major name brands.

Finally, the new Body Scan smart scale from French consumer electronics company Withings features four weight sensors and 14 electrodes in the base, plus an additional four electrodes in the retractable handle, allowing the device to perform six-lead ECGS (electrocardiograms) and a segmental body composition analysis – which basically tells you exactly where your body stores fat, and offers an idea of what areas to focus on during training.