What Meta’s Ray-Bans Reveal About the Future of AI Glasses 

By Jonathan Chien, VP & GM, Audio Interface Business Unit, xMEMS Labs  Everyone wants to know whether today’s AI smart glasses will become something people wear all day, or end up in the drawer next to Google Glass.  Recently, at the All-In Summit, Meta’s Dina Powell McCormick was asked what drives repeat use of Meta’s […]

When Audio Becomes Silicon 

By Jonathan Chien, VP & GM, Audio Interface Business Unit, xMEMS Labs Over the past year, I’ve noticed a shift in the way product teams talk about audio. Historically, conversations focused on sound quality. How do we improve bass response? Increase output? Reduce distortion?  Today, the discussion often starts somewhere else. How do we make […]

Why AI Glasses Are Forcing the Industry to Rethink Audio

By Jonathan Chien, VP and GM of the Audio Business Unit, xMEMS Labs  In conversations with AI-glasses manufacturers, I’ve noticed a pattern. Teams often begin by talking about AI models, displays, cameras, processors, or battery life. But eventually the conversation arrives at the same place: physical constraints. Where do we conceal the electronics? How do we optimize weight […]