A Chinese startup is giving the humble bug zapper a sci-fi glow-up, betting Americans will shell out nearly $1,000 for a laser-equipped machine that hunts mosquitoes in midair.

Photon Matrix is selling an indoor version of its laser mosquito air defense system for $988, while its outdoor blue laser model starts at $1,088. The company says the device uses lidar, radar and AI vision to detect and confirm mosquitoes before aiming a precision laser at the insects.

The outdoor version is designed for patios, campsites and outdoor dinners. Company videos show the machine firing bright blue flashes at flying targets.

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