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This LED mask hides your face behind a creepy pixelated smile

Hide your face while still expressing your emotions.

The sound of their voice will cause the animated mouth to move in real time so it appears like it’s talking, while the wearer nodding, shaking, or tilting their head will produce a yes, no, or confused expression, complete with a raised eyebrow. A simple nod, shake, or head tilt is usually enough to convey those expressions on their own without an accompanying LED light show, but the Qudi Mask 2’s creators are seemingly trying to elevate their product past another Amazon impulse purchase. A basic grid of color-changing LEDs could easily replicate all three of these designs, but the use of what appears to be segmented displays, similar to the digital clocks of yesteryear, will necessitate consumers having to make a choice.

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