Massaging Goggles May Be the Solution to Your Screen-Time Headaches
Therabody’s new high-tech tool is a balm for tired stress, tired eyes
Therabody SmartGoggles
Photographer: Tana Gandhi for Bloomberg Businessweek
You’ve spent all day in front of the computer. You’re stiff. You’re tired. Your eyes feel like a pair of lemons crammed inside your skull. If you don’t have time or energy to go to your favorite facialist, the $199 Therabody SmartGoggles offer an easy alternative. The wraparound unit stands out from the competition because it focuses on the physical toll of eye strain rather than trying to reverse those crow’s feet. A vibrating massage along your cheeks, forehead and temples reduces stress, eases headaches and—in the best case—lifts your spirits after an overdose of screen time. A biometric sensor can adjust treatments to your heart rate, all while heating elements keep things cozy.
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