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| Motorola introduces the next generation of wearable technology |
Motorola has announced a new 5G wearable neck strap designed to power lightweight VR and AR headsets, commonly referred to as XR headsets, such as the B. ThinkReality A3 smart glasses from parent company Lenovo.
Since Facebook was renamed META, interest in virtual and augmented reality has grown again.
The company equipped the neckband with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor, a 5,000 mAh battery, a touchpad, a SIM card slot, speakers, and an array of sensors including a gyroscope and accelerometer.
Motorola said it has partnered with Verizon to develop a neckband that can connect to the carrier's mmWave 5G network.
The idea is that the necklace, for which Motorola doesn't provide an official product name, will act as the brains and powerhouse of a connected VR or AR headset.
By dispensing with components like powerful processors and heavy batteries, the headphones themselves can become lighter and more comfortable to wear.
For example, ThinkReality A3 smart glasses are typically designed to be powered by laptops. But using it with a tether can make it more portable, like trying to play AR and VR headsets with a smartphone.
The necklace looks like different speakers have come out over the years. But Motorola specifically identifies business users as one of its main target customers.
Manufactured by Motorola and Verizon
Verizon reported in a statement about the sports training and fan experience. In addition to the scalability of virtual reality spaces, there are potential use cases for neck braces.
Although its promotional photos show the use of a 5G neckband and Lenovo ThinkReality A3 glasses. However, there are reports that it can also work with other smart glasses.
It is said to be compatible with the Snapdragon VR platform as well as the Microsoft Remote Network Drive interface. It also has USB-C and DP1.4 ports.
There was no information on the cost of the add-ons, when they would be available, or who might be the group's first customers. But Verizon said the company is in talks with partners in retail, sports and education.