The world of quarantine, re-opening, shutting back down and social distancing is one we just have to accept at this point. One of the things that we never thought would be the new normal is constantly having to wear a mask. [Ed. Note: Here’s where you can buy face masks online if you need more.] The face masks we’re wearing now have evolved from the basic medical and cloth options to ones with replaceable filters, clear covers so you can see people talking and now, this C-FACE Smart Mask from Donut Robotics. Like all the other options, it’s effective protection for those around you from COVID, so it fits the bill for all required mask situations. Unlike the other options, this one syncs with your smart phone to convert 8 different languages from spoken word to text on a screen. The Donut Robotics C-FACE Smart Mask is available for pre-order now with an expected retail price of $40. But you’re probably going to need a proxy because everything is in Japanese.
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