Smart Glasses Get a Makeover with Revolutionary xMEMS Speakers and Active Cooling
In a breakthrough that promises to revolutionize the wearable technology industry, smart glasses have been slimmed down and made more performant thanks to innovative components from xMEMS. The company's Sycamore micro loudspeaker and µCooling fan-on-chip have significantly reduced the bulkiness of smart glasses, making them more comfortable to wear.
Kerry Wan, Managing Editor at Reviews, was one of the first to try out these cutting-edge smart glasses. "I've been wearing prescriptions since elementary school, so the advent of viable smart glasses over the past few years has somewhat shifted my perception of what I can do hands-free and how wearables feel on my face," Wan said in an interview. "But there's one glaring issue with smart glasses today: bulkiness. These new components have changed everything."
The Sycamore micro loudspeaker, developed by xMEMS, is a game-changer for smart glasses. By shrinking the size of speakers, it allows for thinner and lighter frames, making them more comfortable to wear. The µCooling fan-on-chip actively manages heat, preventing performance throttling and ensuring that the device stays cool.
Smart glasses have been gaining popularity in recent years, with companies like Meta leading the charge. However, their bulkiness has been a major drawback for many users. "The Meta Ray-Bans can be credited with the ongoing efforts to computerize our vision," Wan noted. "But until now, they've been limited by their size and weight."
Wan's experience with the new smart glasses was overwhelmingly positive. "I was impressed by how comfortable they were to wear, even for extended periods of time," he said. "The sound quality was also excellent, thanks to the Sycamore micro loudspeaker." Wan's enthusiasm is shared by many in the tech industry, who see these innovations as a major step forward for wearable technology.
The impact of this breakthrough will be felt far beyond the tech community. As smart glasses become more mainstream, they have the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. "Imagine being able to access information and communicate with others hands-free," Wan mused. "It's a future that's not too far away."
For now, xMEMS' innovative components are set to change the face of smart glasses forever. As Wan noted, "These new smart glasses are full of promise, and I'm excited to see where they'll take us next."
*Reporting by Zdnet.*