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Gizmodo
a day ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
This Air Purifier for Large Rooms Is Now 80% Off, Amazon Is Clearing Out Its Stock Before Summer
To lower pollution at home, an air purifier like this is a must. If you've ever asked yourself why it's a good thing to have an air purifier in the house, now is the time to make that upgrade a reality. Air purifiers offer a range of advantages to your home: they rid you of dust, pollen, pet dander, smoke, and even small allergens, delivering cleaner, healthier air to you and your family. With high-tech filtration, silent operation, and simple-to-use design, modern air purifiers like that currently available on Amazon make it simpler than ever to breathe easy at home. This particular deal is one hundred percent exceptional: The Ecoself air purifier now is available for as low as $69 which is a whopping 65% reduction from its usual price of $199. That's already a record-low price but if you use the $15 coupon that's available, the price drops even lower to a mere $54. With offers like these, there's never been a better time to spend money on a cleaner house. See at Amazon Wide And Efficient Coverage What we like best about this air purifier is its wide coverage and premium features. It is specially built for big rooms up to 1076 square feet and uses 360° airflow technology to speedily circulate and revitalize the air. In a normal 215 square foot room, it can clean the air five times an hour so you and your family members are always breathing fresh, healthy air. The advanced three-stage filtration system includes a premium H13 HEPA filter, which captures 99.97% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns. You will also love the whisper-quiet 20dB sleep mode. Even on the highest setting, the purifier is quiet enough that it won't interrupt your sleep so it's ideal for bedrooms or baby rooms. You can enjoy purified air all night, waking to a neater, more comfortable room. The new brushless motor and new filter not only enhance purification efficiency by 50% but also reduce noise and power consumption. What's more is that you can adjust fan speed, incorporate a timer, activate child lock, and choose one of seven ambient light colors depending on your mood or environment. The integrated filter indicator will alert you when you should replace the filter for maximum performance at all times. Don't miss this opportunity to make your home healthier. See at Amazon
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Health
- Buzz Feed
High-Rated HEPA Air Purifiers On Amazon
If news about the air quality in the Midwest and on the East Coast has you concerned about air inside your home, you should consider purchasing an air purifier. 'Poor indoor air quality can be two to five times more polluted than outdoors because of the lack of fresh air, circulation and ventilation,' respiratory therapist Joyce Baker previously told us, citing an assessment from the Environmental Protection air purifiers work by drawing air through an internal filter, trapping contaminants, and then re-circulating the clean air back into the room. Ones that offer the added benefit of a HEPA filter can provide increased filtration of airborne particles, and those with a HEPA filter are the most effective against smoke. If you're looking to obtain one of these household appliances quickly, Amazon may be your go-to. Ahead, we've rounded up some of the highest-rated air purifiers that the site has to offer. A highly-rated Coway purifier for larger spaces If you want to use a HEPA air purifier in an even larger space, the Coway Airmega 200M is a great choice (Wirecutter named it one of the best air purifiers you can buy). It will work in spaces up to 361 square feet, and its auto mode will kick into higher gear when it senses that your air quality is compromised. It's got three layers of protection: a pre-filter, deodorization filter and True HEPA filter, and in addition to removing 99.999% of 0.01-micron particles, Coway says it also removes 99% of volatile organic compounds and odors. The filters are extremely easy to replace and/or wash when needed. Promising review: "I first used this air purifier in my child's room. My child has seasonal allergies, and after using this air purifier, the allergy symptoms definitely improved, and the air in the room feels fresher. I liked the Coway airmega purifier so much that I replaced the previous one in the living room with a Coway model. Since then, the air quality in the entire house has improved. One of the best features is Eco Mode. When we're out or when there's no one home, I leave it running in Eco Mode, and it keeps the air quality great all day without wasting energy. After a day out, I come home to fresh, clean air. I'm really happy with the results. Replacing the filter is easy, and the noise is minimal, so it doesn't disturb me even in the living room. I highly recommend this air purifier for anyone sensitive to allergies or dust! It's not only great in performance, but the design is sleek and fits well with the decor of the house" —Jane LeePrice: $169.99 (available in two styles) An air purifier with a 360-degree intake Levoit's Core 300 HEPA air purifier has an all-around air intake and can clean smoke and allergens from up to 1,095 square feet. It also has a sleep mode for even quieter operation and the option to turn off display lights so they won't disturb your slumber. The triple-layer filtration system includes a pre-filter, HEPA filter and activated carbon filter. And Amazon buyers love it: The Core 300 has a 4.7-star rating from more than 87,000 users. Promising review: "This might be the best product I've ever owned. I know that sounds dramatic but it's truly life changing. I have terrible allergies including being allergic to cats which I have two of. This helps tremendously. I put it in the same room as their litter boxes and the smell is completely gone. Like 100% gone. Not just masked or covered up. I've tried so many things to help with the smell and nothing has ever worked like this. I actually watched a clump of fur in the air get sucked into the machine… wow!! Super easy to set up, doesn't take up too much space or look bad, love everything about it! Highly recommended especially if you have allergies and/or pets. If you're considering getting this, get it!!!! (Also side note, I just used the regular filter that comes with this. I know they have one that's specifically made to help with pet odors and allergies but so far I find the original one works great for me and my cats but if you have more animals or stronger odors and find the regular doesn't work, try the pet-specific one?!) (I also use it on the highest setting and it does have a 'white noise' sound to it but it doesn't bother me personally and I don't find it extremely loud.)" —AmandaPrice: $99.99+ (available in two colors) An air purifier you can control from your phone This Levoit Vital100S will not only clean the air in a space up to 1,110 square feet, but you can see real-time air quality readings, set a timer, create an automated schedule, check filter life and turn it on and off all from a smartphone. The True HEPA filter is joined by a washable pre-filter and an activated carbon filter for optimum efficacy. Promising review: "We purchased this to have as an all-around home air purifier. We have one in the back of the house and one in the front. Our daughter has allergies and I have asthma and with pets we wanted to do the best we could to keep our home air as clean as possible. We keep ours in auto mode at all times. Generally it stays in a 'good air quality' mode and when I pass it I end up putting my hand above the output to make sure it is actually running as you cannot hear it at all. The first night we had it we made BLT's and as always the bacon smoked up the house a little and the air purifier kicked in and went into 'bad air quality' mode and the house was cleared within15 minutes easily. And this was even with the air purifier in the next room over. The quality of it seems really well made, it is easy to manage and the filters are easily accessible which is nice for cleaning the large particle grate. Would definitely recommend this item to others." —ErinPrice: $139.99+ (available in two colors)
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Saharan dust is heading toward Florida. What does that mean — and can it impact your health?
Saharan dust is hurtling toward the United States, with a massive plume headed for Florida on Saturday. But what is Saharan dust, and what could it do once it arrives? Here's what you need to know. Saharan dust is exactly what it sounds like: fine sand and mineral particles from the Sahara Desert in North Africa, the largest hot desert in the world and third largest desert overall. Surprisingly, these clouds of fine, dusty air can travel thousands of miles — and even across entire oceans. This phenomenon actually occurs every year: The dust is carried by winds in the atmosphere, specifically by what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) calls the Saharan Air Layer — a mass of very dry, dusty air that forms over the Sahara during late spring, summer and early fall. Saharan dust activity usually increases in mid-June and peaks from late June to mid-August, meteorologist Jason Dunion told NOAA in 2020. New dust outbreaks happen every few days when atmospheric disturbances near the Sahara kick up dust. The dust then travels to places like Florida or even Texas. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands already saw Saharan dust this week, the National Weather Service in San Juan reported, and now, the plume is headed toward Florida. It will arrive in south and central Florida by this weekend and linger for several days, with a denser wave likely by mid-next week. As it did in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the dust will likely cause hazy skies, poorer air quality and reduced visibility, as well as more vibrant sunsets. A plume of Saharan Dust will arrive across South Florida late this week, out ahead of a weak frontal boundary and moisture which will bring increasing rain chances this weekend.A more concentrated plume of Saharan Dust is modeled to arrive across the region mid next week. — NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) May 28, 2025 There is an upside to Saharan dust beyond pretty sunset photos for Instagram, however: The dry, dusty air can also make it harder for storms and hurricanes to form, as the dry air stops the storms from gaining the moisture they need to develop. That can be a positive thing during hurricane season, which, in the Atlantic, begins in June and ends in November. Possibly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identifies Saharan dust as a form of 'particulate pollution' that can degrade air quality and pose health risks. Particulate pollution can be especially concerning for people with asthma, allergies or other respiratory conditions — as well as older adults and people with heart issues — since the fine particles can be inhaled into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream. To protect yourself from Saharan dust, stay indoors as much as you can, wear a dust mask like a KN95 if you go outside and use a HEPA air filter inside to keep the air clean. If you use medication for respiratory issues, such as an inhaler, make sure you keep it on hand at all times.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Olympus Announces Launch of New Endoscope Drying Cabinet
ScopeLocker Air Offers Flexible Size and Air Options for Space-Conscious Facilities; Olympus to Highlight New Drying Cabinet at Annual SGNA Conference CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Olympus Corp., a global medical technology company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, announced today the launch of the ScopeLocker Air endoscope drying cabinet, offering a new drying option for healthcare facilities. Drying endoscope channels is a critical component of reprocessing. The ScopeLocker Air endoscope drying cabinet, manufactured by Capsa Healthcare and distributed by Olympus Corp., helps facilitate the drying process and is designed to meet society guidelines for endoscope drying and storage. With this new model, multiple size and material options are available to meet facility needs. The 41-inch- wide ScopeLocker Air drying cabinet can accommodate up to 18 endoscopes, while the 22-inch-wide cabinet, which is ideal for smaller facilities such as ambulatory surgery centers, can accommodate up to eight endoscopes. Powder-coated steel and stainless-steel options are available for all models. Providing continuous airflow through channels and around the outside of the endoscope, the ScopeLocker Air drying cabinet aids in the reprocessing cycle by providing an air source option that is built into the cabinet. The ScopeLocker Air drying cabinet improves the ScopeLocker with HEPA storage cabinets healthcare facilities have been using for years by adding air manifolds, autoclavable connectors and HEPA-filtered air pumps into the top of the cabinet for additional space efficiency. Facilities can also choose to use their own air source. Other features of the ScopeLocker Air include: Rotating scope holders for easy access to the second row of endoscopes An air manifold designed to easily connect up to 18 scopes A padded lower back wall designed to protect the distal tip of an endoscope with optional side padding available A center separator scope rack designed to keep scopes from touching during storage Optional electronic keyless entry for all cabinet options Optional LED lighting. Olympus will highlight the ScopeLocker Air during the annual Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA) conference June 1-3 in Pittsburgh. Olympus will also offer continuing education sessions focusing on reprocessing. Sessions include: Training and Education in Medical Device Reprocessing: Bridging Knowledge and Safety Beyond the Scope: Preventing Cross-contamination from Reprocessing Accessories. "Patient safety is at the center of all we do, and this newest drying cabinet is part of a larger infection prevention portfolio and strategy to help facilities address their reprocessing needs," said Patrick Romano, Vice President, GI Business Unit Leader, Olympus Corporation of the Americas. "We are excited to highlight ScopeLocker Air and offer continuing education sessions on reprocessing for the dedicated professionals attending the annual SGNA meeting. Olympus remains committed to providing the solutions and education to help healthcare professionals offer the best care possible to their patients." For more information about Olympus' GI and infection prevention offerings, visit the Olympus booth, #620, during SGNA or visit the GI page to view the full portfolio or the infection prevention page for more infection prevention resources. About OlympusAt Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 4,500 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Olympus Corporation of the Americas
The Star
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Interview: China's continued opening up creats more opportunities for Hungary
by Xinhua writers Chen Hao and Geza Molnar BUDAPEST, May 26 (Xinhua) -- China's continued opening-up has opened the door to not only new export opportunities for Hungary, but also to joint innovation and technology partnerships that benefit both Chinese and global markets, said a senior official of the Hungarian Export Promotion Agency (HEPA). HEPA organized the Hungarian National Pavilion at the 4th China-CEEC Expo and International Consumer Goods Fair, which concluded in Ningbo, China, on May 25. Up to 12 innovative companies from Hungary were showcased at that fair, representing key export industries such as food and beverage, agricultural technology, logistics, and cosmetics. "Participation in expos like the China-CEEC Expo is vital," HEPA Chief Executive Officer Gabor Jenei told Xinhua in a written interview. "These platforms offer direct access to Chinese buyers, distributors, and decision-makers while providing Hungarian SMEs (small and medium enterprises) with critical market exposure. They also foster mutual understanding and build trust-two pillars of long-term business success." Reflecting on bilateral trade between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC), which reached a record 142.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, Jenei said, "This record figure is a clear reflection of the growing interdependence and complementary strengths between China and the CEE region." Jenei said such an increase makes HEPA committed to further advancing this trend. "To that end, HEPA is actively working to expand Hungary's export footprint in China. We firmly believe that the 142.3 billion U.S. dollars milestone can be surpassed." Jenei said China's continued high-level opening-up has created more favorable conditions for foreign firms. "It lowers administrative hurdles, improves access to digital platforms, and encourages high-quality foreign products in sectors like healthcare, smart agriculture, food safety, and green technologies," he said. Beyond boosting exports, Jenei said such momentum is also driving joint innovation and tech partnerships in fields like AI, biotechnology, and digital solutions that serve both Chinese and global markets. He cited the recent decision of Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD to establish a research and development center in Budapest as a strong recognition of Hungary's innovation. "Building on this momentum, Hungary aims to enter the Chinese market with high-value-added services and products," he said. He also shared his observation of growing interest among Hungarian firms in establishing a more permanent presence in China, not just through exports, but also through targeted business development and local partnerships. Looking ahead, Jenei expressed optimism about bilateral cooperation in areas such as medical technology, information and communications technology, smart agriculture, and environmental technologies. "We see the greatest potential in sectors where Hungary's research and development strengths align with China's market needs," he said.
