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I Clipped a $265 Infrared Lamp to My Laptop—And Felt Absolutely Nothing

Stuck indoors? This CES gadget promises sun-like infrared rays to lift your mood. I tried it. Spoiler: It's mostly placebo—and expensive.

Marcus Rivera 📅 Mar 19, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 9 views
Sunbooster SLS2000 infrared device clipped to laptop screen emitting red light

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Sunbooster setup is effortless, but benefits are unproven and likely placebo.
  • Science skeptical: indoor NIR too weak vs. real sunlight.
  • Cheaper alternatives like exercise and real sun exposure work better.

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Marcus Rivera
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Marcus Rivera

Tech journalist covering AI business and enterprise adoption. 10 years in B2B media.

#CES gadgets #Sunbooster review #infrared light therapy #wellness tech

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Originally reported by ZDNet - AI

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