As Brits swelter in 35°C heatwave, Shark £130 handheld fan that 'instantly' cools skin by 9ºC is SOLD-OUT

With the Met Office recording the hottest-ever day in May, it's no surprise that Britons are desperately hunting for new ways to stay cool. And the ChillPill, a brand-new type of fan that emerged from the RD laboratory at SharkNinja back in March, seems to have been a beneficiary of the sweltering heatwave gripping the UK. This nifty handheld fan costs £130, but has sold-out in four of the available six colourways in the Shark online store.At the time of writing, Dragon Fruit, Matcha, Iced Latte, and Glacier are all sold out. Only Haze and Carbon are still available to buy from the store. Both are full price at £129.99, although Shark does offer various discounts for newcomers to its store, including 10 off the first order. Amazon UK still has some stock of the other colours.Secure the Shark ChillPill while stocks last Shark claims the ChillPill is the first three-in-one handheld cooling system, combining a high-speed fan with the ability to spray a cooling mist and press a cooling plate on your skin designed to 'instantly' chill by up to 9ºC. With the UK in the grips of a heatwave, it's not surprising to see stock dwindling on the Shark online store For those who missed the announcement, the ChillPill boasts 3x distinct ways to keep you cool during the summer months – a high-speed fan capable of blasting air at 7.5 metres per second (that's 16.7mph), an evaporative mist, and a cooling pad that lowers skin temperature by up to 9°C when held in place.A few years after John Lewis struggled to keep its viral handheld fan in stock as temperatures soared across the UK, global brands like SharkNinja — best known for its air fryers, haircare, and vacuum cleaners — and Dyson are now entering the fray with their own solutions.According to SharkNinja, the ChillPill is the only 3-in-1 portable cooling system on the market. At £129.99, it's more expensive than the newly-launched Dyson HushJet Mini Cool, although the latter only ships with a single method to stop you from sweating.The ChillPill promises up to 11 hours of battery life on a single charge, so it should keep you cool on the longest days spent sightseeing or working out. This all-new design was made possible by combining engineering knowledge from across the existing portfolio of products, including the fan engineering innovations used in its cleaning products and the cryo‑inspired cooling pads developed by its beauty division for the likes of the FacialPro Glow, DePuffi and the CryoGlow mask.When it runs out of juice, SharkNinja says it'll take 3.5-hours plugged into the wall with the included charging cable to refill. LATEST DEVELOPMENTSUpdate WhatsApp today, and unlock all-new app for your carGoogle has simple fix for 'difficult decision' faced by millions of Windows 10 usersBest VPN dealsVirgin Media offers full-fibre internet and 200 channels at lowest EVER priceMost expensive Kindle EVER launches in UK todayPopular messaging app discontinued on Galaxy phonesThe Massachusetts-based technology firm has sought certification from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to ensure this one-of-its-kind handheld fan is compliant, so you can use it during a flight and safely store it inside your carry-on luggage.In the box, SharkNinja includes the ChillPill system with the fan cap for those who want to cool with a steady flow of air, the Misting Pod to cool with an evaporative mist that wets skin without soaking, and the InstaChill cooling plate. The latter is pressed against your skin to lower your skin temperature by up to 9°C. Discussing the new product, James Kitto, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of EMEA, said: Current personal cooling options simply haven't kept pace with how we live today. Consumers have been making do with inadequate fans that felt awkward to use in public. We wanted to offer them an effective cooling option that truly fits their lifestyle.ChillPill provides a tangible cooling sensation, designed from the ground up with our mastery of airflow, performance, and wearability.Optional mounts sold separately will let you secure the ChillPill to the handle of a pram, on your bike handlebars, or carry it with a crossbody strap or wrist-worn mount, for example. It's available from the SharkNinja online store, Amazon, Currys, John Lewis, Argos and Very. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter