A big trend we noticed at CES this year is the number of companies making big investments in personal masks and other types of PPE for everyday use. However, Razer's seriousness in bringing LED credit cards and gamer gum to the market is particularly surprising. [Razer has been diligent in producing masks during the pandemic. Last year, the company converted its manufacturing facilities and produced more than 1 million face masks, which it donated worldwide. In fact, masks are a necessity for the foreseeable future.

Project Hazel itself is Razer's attempt to create "the smartest mask in the world," introducing a reusable design loaded with features and technology for everyday use, a step up from the typical cloth or paper mask. That said, it may be a bit of a stretch to call it the smartest mask out there.

The Hazel, a surgical N95 respirator with active ventilation and auto-sterilization, is nothing new for a highly rated mask; according to Razer, what makes the Hazel stand out is its innovative quality of life and comfort upgrades.

The transparent design (and low-light mode) is ideal for social interaction, as the mask wearer's face is visible. Another advantage of the see-through design is that it facilitates communication with those who rely on lip-reading for everyday interactions.

One feature of interest is the built-in voice amplifier, which reduces the problem of muffled voices. In addition, the filters are replaceable, the ventilator is rechargeable, and there is a wireless charging case that sterilizes the mask with UV light.

Finally, these masks come with custom RGB LEDs. The masks have an airtight seal around them to prevent the most frustrating aspect of wearing a mask: fogging of the glasses.

One caveat is that these are not medical masks and may not meet the essential work requirements of healthcare workers. They are intended for those seeking a little more protection and comfort than paper or cloth masks. 15]

Min-Liang Tan, co-founder and CEO of Razer, said, "Razer recognizes the uncertainty ahead, and it is our duty to help protect and prepare community members against unseen threats. It was our duty to help protect members of the community and prepare them against unseen threats."

The Razer community has been a key part of the Razer's success.

Razer has been quite tight-lipped about the exact release date and price, but we are told that the mask will be available soon.