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Apple revives health strategy in smartglasses after Vision Pro scrap
Apple is pushing plans to expand its in-development non-augmented reality smartglasses into a health and fitness platform, though such features are unlikely to be a focus in a first-generation product. Bloomberg\'s Mark Gurman said Apple is reviewing ways to revive health platform ideas it had explored for Vision Pro. Those plans were shelved due to the headset\'s weight. Possible approaches include combining workout-assist features and built-in heart-rate sensors, and using cameras to analyse movement.
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Micro cooling fan designed to fit inside smartglasses temple unveiled
A micro cooling fan designed to be mounted inside the temple of smartglasses has been unveiled, aiming to address rising heat as on-device AI functions grow. U.S. semiconductor company xMEMS introduced its XMC-1200 for smartglasses and AR and XR eyewear. The fan has an area of 46 square millimetres and can be used with the company’s Astra2 drive ASIC at about 70 milliwatts.
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Simpler wearables gain appeal as smartwatch fatigue grows
The smartwatch market continues to grow, but some consumers are increasingly looking for simpler wearable devices, driven not by a lack of features but by fatigue from constant connectivity and notifications. Engadget said smartwatches have become a leading wearable over the past decade, yet some users find they prompt more frequent reactions to alerts. The trend aligns with broader digital fatigue, while the market overall keeps expanding. Minimal-function wearables focus on core health and fitness tracking.
