Enovix announces that it has reached a settlement with a leading authority in the metaverse industry to develop a cutting-edge battery with significantly enhanced energy density for an upcoming augmented reality (AR) headset, poised to revolutionize virtual experiences.
The corporation’s highly anticipated battery utilizes a novel 100% silicon anode instead of traditional graphite, enabling enhanced energy density and potentially revolutionizing the capabilities of current headphones. A headset manufacturer may leverage this technology to deliver a lighter headset, extended battery life, or improved stability in each, with the silicone anode poised to accelerate charging speed as well.
Enovix declines to specify the exact headset manufacturer receiving its batteries, but reveals that the client is a California-based company that prioritizes transparency and operates within the virtual reality sector. Given the market dynamics and technological advancements, it is plausible that the innovative product would be developed by either Meta or Apple, both leaders in their respective fields, with a strong track record of innovation and strategic investments in emerging technologies.
It’s telling when clients exhibit Meta tendencies; specifically, when South Korean news sources disclosed that Apple has been developing a similar battery technology with a silicon anode instead of graphite internally since 2018, planning to release it in 2025, implying they wouldn’t need Enovix’s expertise.
One significant indication is the fact that Enovix’s Senior Vice President of Products, Samira Naraghi, previously worked on XR (Extended Reality) partnerships at Meta in 2022.
Meta allegedly resumed development on Quest Pro 2 in November.
Meta started developing the Quest Pro 2 in November 2023?
In the final months of last year, The Verge reported that Meta began working on Quest Pro 2 in November, with a leaked Meta roadmap from early 2023 revealing it would retain the same rear-battery design as its predecessor.
When the Quest Pro’s advanced features – face tracking, eye monitoring, and color Passthrough capabilities – were fully utilized, its battery life was surprisingly limited to just around one hour. Can Meta potentially utilize Enovix’s innovative battery technology in an upcoming product to enable users to engage with even more features, including those mentioned, for extended periods of time without the need for recharging?
