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xMEMS introduced the XMC-1200, a 46mm micro fan it calls the world's smallest active micro fan. The fan delivers 10 degrees Celsius of cooling at a 1W thermal load while consuming 70mW of power. xMEMS says the fan can extend recording times on camera-centric smart glasses like Meta's Ray-Ban, which currently record for a maximum of three minutes. Production readiness is targeted for the end of 2027.

Halliday announced the G2 smart glasses, featuring binocular waveguide displays with 1,600 nits peak brightness and 600×300 resolution per eye. The camera-free design includes a four-microphone array, sub-50g weight, and over 12 hours of battery life. Meeting Flow AI provides real-time translation, thread tracking, decision confirmation, and post-meeting transcripts. Preorders start today with a $10 deposit for a $100 discount off the $599 retail price, with shipments in September 2026.
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