Terrifying face gadget promises to keep your conversations private in public places

Now you can keep your conversations private, annoy your coworkers and look like Bane — all at once.

The gadget that makes it all happen is called Hushme. It bills itself as the "world's first voice mask for mobile phones." This absurd-looking contraption is designed to help you keep your conversations private when you're in a public space.

The founders were inspired to create Hushme when having lunch with friends at a small and quiet café. A girl sitting near them used earphones to make a Skype call, which made her talk louder and attract attention. She felt awkward and decided to cut off her conversation.  Read more...