{
  "id": 6284772,
  "title": "Philips launches IPL hair removal device with audio guidance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/philips-launches-ipl-hair-removal-device-with-audio-guidance",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:36:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/company-news/philips-launches-ipl-hair-removal-device-with-audio-guidance-93CH-4891983"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cambridge, Mass. - Philips has introduced the Lumea IPL 9900 Pro, an at-home hair removal device equipped with audio guidance and motion tracking technology, according to a press release. The device syncs with a mobile application available on both Apple and Android platforms, offering real-time feedback and audio cues to guide users during treatment. The device features SenseIQ Pro sensor technology, which assesses skin tone and suggests optimal light settings. Backed by FDA clearance, the Lumea IPL 9900 Pro is priced at $699.95 on Amazon’s U.S. platform. According to Philips, the device promises over 90% hair reduction after three sessions, on average, when applied to the legs. Users can expect up to five years of results with monthly maintenance sessions, according to a consumer perception study. Philips attributes its technological advancements to decades of research in light-based treatments, transforming them into an intelligent product that supports users rather than against them. Dominique Oh, the Global Beauty & Grooming Business Unit Leader at Philips, emphasized the device's ability to work alongside users for effective hair removal. Utilizing Intense Pulsed Light technology, the Lumea IPL 9900 Pro delivers light pulses that target hair follicles during their growth phase, inducing a resting phase. The system includes progress tracking, enabling users to review post-treatment reports and recommendations. In 2025, Philips reported sales of approximately EUR 18 billion, with a workforce of around 63,700 employees operating in over 100 countries. The company's headquarters are located in the Netherlands. The Lumea IPL 9900 Pro comes with a five-year warranty following product registration.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Philips launches Lumea IPL 9900 Pro hair removal device",
    "Audio guidance and motion tracking technology included",
    "90% hair reduction after three sessions on average"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}