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Dyson have always strived to be innovative with their tech, and that’s certainly the case with their amazing new air-purifying wireless over-ear headphones, Dyson Zone. Words Bec Summer GET YOUR HEAD IN THE ZONE

attachment to supply filtration and was streamlined continually to arrive at the final design. Dyson claim that the Zone captures 99%

about the clean air, as the Dyson Zone also aims to deliver top quality sound. It packs in three advanced ANC modes that utilise eight microphones to block out external noise, plus there are another two beamforming mics for making clear calls over Bluetooth even in loud places and for the transparency mode, which allows some external sound in when engaged. Other top tech inside includes a neodymium electroacoustic system, to deliver rich, immersive audio that faithfully replicates what you listen to as its creator intended. And you can listen for ages, too, with up-to 50-hours of battery life even with ANC enabled – the Zone is clever enough to switch off automatically when not in use to save energy, too. Even with air purification fully enabled you can get up to four hours of listening time in on a single charge. Oh, and you may be wondering… If you’re not in need of the air purification functionality at any time, the visor can be removed for more of an old school headphone vibe.

of particle pollution, which includes dust, pollen, and bacteria as small as 0.1 microns, via any of four different levels of purification. Of course, it isn’t just

I t’s their first wearable purifier, which aims to capture all types of city pollution including gas, allergens, and particulate matter, as well as delivering pure, high-fidelity audio while cancelling unwanted noise with advanced noise cancellation. Over six years went into development of the Zone. Yes, it all started before most of us even knew what a ”COVID” was – and the final result follows some 500 prototypes, which kicked off with a cumbersome backpack

Since the original model’s introduction in 2016, the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer has become possibly the most desirable piece of hairstyling kit out there.The latest, special edition blue and blush coloured combo just adds to that allure. Words Bec Summer FEEL SUPERSONIC WITH DYSON T he Supersonic itself is a fascinating piece of kit, that employs Dyson’s patented

kit for looking after your locks in style. Inside the package, and able to be housed in the sleek included storage case, you’ll find five magnetic attachments: one for smoothing flyaway hair, a styling concentrator, a standard diffuser, a gentle air diffuser, and a wide tooth comb.

Sure, you can spend less on a hairdryer, but if you really want to protect your precious locks from potential damage and get a whole world of styling benefits as well, with the Dyson Supersonic you really do get what you pay for.

digital motor V9 inside, which spins at up to a phenomenal 110,000 rpm. It’s coupled with Dyson’s Air Multiplier tech, which produces a high-pressure and high velocity jet of controlled air. What does this mean for your hair? Fast drying and styling, with no damage from prolonged heat exposure. How it prevents heat damage is quite fascinating, too. The Dyson Supersonic measures air temperature more than 40 times per second and then regulates its heat accordingly. There are four precise heat settings, ranging from the cold of 28°C right up to 100°C for fast drying and styling, in tandem with

the ’high’ speed setting. There are also medium and

low speeds for other jobs such as regular styling, and for gentler or diffused drying. Time to set your ’do? Then the cold shot button is your best friend in your home salon. Great news is that the Dyson Supersonic is suitable for all hair types, thanks to the bevy of attachments that it comes with. Yes, when you invest in the Dyson Supersonic you don’t just get a hairdryer, you get a complete

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