The long-rumored blood pressure monitoring feature for Apple Watch has yet to materialize, but according to a report from TechNews citing Bloomberg, this feature may debut as early as next year. The TechNews report, citing Bloomberg, indicates that the new feature will not provide precise systolic/diastolic readings. Instead, it will monitor user data over time to detect upward trends and issue alerts for potential hypertension. The report from TechNews highlights that current Apple Watch models already detect conditions like atrial fibrillation or irregular heart rh...

In May, during its I/O conference, Google showcased a multimodal AI project named Project Astra. This project can recognize various types of content, including audio, video, and text, and also has some storage capabilities. During the demonstration, Google displayed how Project Astra operates on a prototype of AR glasses. Recently, Google’s DeepMind website opened a testing channel for Project Astra. The company plans to release the AI- and AR-equipped prototype glasses to a select group of users for further usage testing. Reportedly, the AR glasses ...

Rain Technology, today unveiled its plans for the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025), taking place Jan. 7-10, 2025, in Las Vegas. See the company overview video with CEO Robert Ramsey, Ph.D., and Chief Scientist Michael Robinson, Ph.D., here. What: Scientists at Rain Technology have made significant strides in improving visual privacy and optical performance of display systems, with over 700 patents filed in the display field. These innovations have significant implications for consumer, enterprise, retail, automotive, financial services, medical, and consu...

Diodes Incorporated (Diodes) today introduces a new 36-channel automotive-compliant* linear LED current driver. The AL5887Q, with its ability to drive RGB configurations as well as individual LEDs, addresses the need for OEMs to differentiate their brands by enabling designers to create different animated lighting patterns and color depths for interior and exterior lamps. This dual-role control capability simplifies the design of these once-complex LED-based modules and, coupled with its high efficiency, saves valuable power. Applications include interior ambient ligh...

LG Innotek (CEO Moon Hyuksoo) announced on December 13 that it will be participating in the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2025 (CES 2025), where it will unveil innovative components and new technologies designed for future mobility. Organizing a Exhibition Booth for Future Mobility in the West Hall CES 2025, set to take place in Las Vegas from January 7 to 10, 2025, will bring together innovative global companies that are pioneering future industries to showcase a wide range of new products and technologies. Mobility is one of the most prominent sec...

Global innovator LG Electronics, named by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation as the official technology partner of the new Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists in Los Angeles, is the exclusive cinema LED display provider for the center's Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Screening Room built around the LG Miraclass DVLED Cinema Screen. Courtney B. Vance, President and Chairman of the Board of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, said the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists "opens new opportunities for our industry to collaborate and st...

Dialight, the global leader in hazardous and industrial LED lighting innovation, today announced the launch of its new ProSite Streetlight. This state-of-the-art fixture is designed for both hazardous and non-hazardous applications, consolidating the previous StreetSense range and introducing enhanced features for improved performance and energy efficiency. The ProSite Streetlight helps workers move more safely and efficiently around their worksites, illuminating and exposing potential risks before they happen. With a lumen output ranging from 12,000 to 30,000 and wattage o...

Valeo, a leading automotive technology company, and ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, announced a cooperation with the innovative Open System Protocol (OSP) technology, designed to transform the lighting inside the passenger compartment. Together with the groundbreaking OSIRE® E3731i intelligent LED from ams OSRAM and the dynamic ambient lighting systems from Valeo, the companies are setting new standards for vehicle interior design and functionality. When considering the interior lighting and its growing importance, one shoul...

On November 16th, the 2024 TCL CSOT Global Display Tech-ecosystem Conference (DTC2024) kicked off with great fanfare. The conference brought together global display industry elites, experts, scholars, media, and tech-ecosystem partners to explore cutting-edge display technology applications and future development trends. At DTC2024, TCL CSOT announced the official mass production of its Inkjet Printing OLED (IJP OLED) technology. Announcement of the Mass Production of Inkjet Printing OLED Building upon 11 years of continuous research a...

SEOUL, Korea (October 31, 2024) – LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that its “color perception difference measurement method” has been adopted as the international standard technical Specification by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The company was the first in the industry to develop the measurement method. The IEC is one of three major international standards organizations recognized by the World Trade Organization, and major global manufacturers measure product perfo...

With the announcement of 33rd (2025) Taiwan Excellence Awards, AUO shines once again by securing Silver Awards for the “AUO Smart Cockpit 2024”, the Solar PV Module Cleaning Robot “SunCleanBots” and the Solar power monitoring system “SunVeillance”, underscoring its commitment to technological and quality excellence. Additionally, AUO has nominated eight products in total, all products across　advanced displays, energy solutions, in-vehicle HMI solutions, and smart manufacturing were recognized with Taiwan Excellence A...

TEL-AVIV, Israel, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cipia (TASE: CPIA), a global leader in intelligent in-cabin sensing solutions, today announced that it is set to demonstrate cutting-edge Infrared (IR) and Radar sensor fusion at CES 2025. For the first time, Cipia will showcase the seamless integration of radar and IR sensors, advancing in-cabin monitoring to new levels of precision and intelligence. This fusion enhances the safety and driving experience by combining the complementary strengths of radar and IR technologies. By processing data collaborative...

TGL presented by SoFi, the new, primetime team golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TMRW Sports, announced Samsung as an Official Screen Partner. The partnership will highlight Samsung’s leadership role in delivering the highest quality screen experiences for fans, both in the venue or watching at home. Additionally, TGL’s custom-built SoFi Center will showcase Samsung’s commercial-grade LED displays to create a visually stunning experience across TGL’s season of matches beginning this January. Today’...

Scrona GEN3-128 ZURICH, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scrona AG, the micro-manufacturing startup and world record holder of the smallest ever printed color picture, will be demonstrating its new 128-nozzle printhead at CES. What: Scrona's cutting-edge printing platform achieves micro-meter precision, unmatched throughput, and exceptional material flexibility, targeted for the following applications: Semiconductor manufacturing: Scrona's technology offers revolutionary capabilities for die-attach applications by dispensing the smallest volumes of adhes...

Replacement works to install a new energy efficient LED lighting system are now complete at Kendal’s Westmorland Shopping Centre’s multi storey car park. The project, funded as part of Westmorland and Furness Council’s drive towards becoming net zero by 2037, started in September and was completed in phases to allow the majority of the car park to remain in use, with sectional closures for each stage. The existing lighting levels were below modern standards; the new lighting has been designed to reduce glare and shadows, improving the lighting through...

HKC has announced a milestone for itself: the successful development of the world’s first 6.67-inch glass-based High Mobility Oxide (HMO) backplane MicroLED display panel. At the heart of HKC’s innovation is its proprietary HMO backplane, a second-generation metal oxide material that offers 20 to 50 times higher electron mobility compared to traditional amorphous silicon (a-Si). HKC’s display achieves peak brightness of 1000 nits, 95% brightness uniformity, an ultra-high contrast ratio exceeding 1,000,000:1, and 99% DCI-P3 wide color gamut ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., December 2, 2024 – Aeva® (NYSE: AEVA), a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced the expansion of its strategic collaboration with SICK, a leading global supplier of solutions for sensor-based industrial applications. SICK and Aeva are collaborating to incorporate Aeva’s FMCW technology into SICK’s portfolio of high accuracy contactless sensors for industrial applications, including for distance and motion control for a variety of factory automation applications. &ldq...

The upgrade of street lights could cost £10m, the council said Plans to upgrade street lights in Coventry with LED technology at a cost of more than £10m are to be examined by councillors. Under the proposals to be looked at by the city council's cabinet on Tuesday, more than 29,000 individual lights would be changed. Councillor Patricia Hetherton, the cabinet member for city services, said LED bulbs would enable the authority to cut costs and its carbon footprint. She said it would provide a better and more financially efficient service. The c...

As 2024 draws to a close, the Micro LED microdisplay industry continues to make breakthroughs in areas including cooperation and financing, end-market applications, and technical performance upgrades, significantly accelerating the commercialization process. Over the past year, Micro LED technology has continuously evolved, with frequent collaborations within the industry. According to the initial figures from LEDinside, 17 partnerships have been established in 2024. Particularly in the field of AR glasses, significant progress has been made in Micro LED applications,...

Japan Display announced a new strategic partnership with Taiwan-based Innolux and CarUX (Innolux's automotive display company) to bring eLEAP OLED displays to the automotive market.  The three companies did not disclose a lot of details, but it seems as in this partnership JDI will produce the eLEAP OLED displays while CarUX will market and sell these displays to its automotive customers. The first display that JDI will produce will be a 32" 1,000 nits 6460x880 (205 PPI) AMOLED display on an HMO (high-mobility oxide) backplane...

Blue Square X has collaborated with artist Jennifer Steinkamp and the Lehmann Maupin Gallery on the launch of two new LED display products. The launch of the Vision X A Series and Vision X Art Totem is taking place at Art Basel Miami Beach which runs from 4-8 December. The artist, known for her signature animations of swaying trees and blooming flowers, is presenting nine of her creations on the 3 x 2.4 metre Vision X Art Totem at the show. The Vision X Art Totem brings these creations to life with vivid colours, deep blacks and seamless motion ...

AOC has launched a new QD-MiniLED gaming monitor with model number Q27G4ZMN in the Chinese market. The monitor is priced at 2,199 yuan ($302) and is now available on JD.com. Let’s check out its key specs. AOC Q27G4ZMN Monitor Specifications It features a 27-inch Fast VA display with a QHD resolution (2560×1440), delivering sharp and vibrant images. The monitor is equipped with a Mini LED backlight consisting of 4608 mini LEDs distributed across 1152 local dimming zones, allowing for precise brightness control and deeper contrasts....

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VRTUOLUO, a new media platform focused on the VR/AR industry, has conducted an in-depth analysis of the AR glasses industry, shedding light on the technological advancements that are shaping its future. Here is the full article: Tech giants are in a race to shape the future of innovation, with augmented reality (AR) glasses at the forefront of this technological revolution. Among the latest developments, Meta's introduction of "Orion"—a pioneering AR glasses prototype—stands out as ...

Introduction At SID Display Week in May 2024, MicroLED maker Jade Bird Display (JBD) had a large booth that showed their devices, a number of customer systems, and a “compensation demo.” JBD offered to loan me their compensation demo. After sending me one of the demos from SID and my taking many pictures to evaluate it, JBD informed me that they would be able to send me a newer demo in a couple of months, so I decided to wait for the newer system before reporting my results. Between the availability of the systems and my travel, many months have ...

Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Head Office: 2-9-13 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President: Yasuaki Kaizumi) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire 75% of the shares in Angstrom Electric Ltda. and make it a subsidiary. Purpose of Acquisition Stanley has a consolidated subsidiary, Stanley Electric do Brasil Ltda. (hereinafter "SEB"), in São Paulo state, Brazil and has been focusing on the production and supply of automotive lighting equipment to Japanese OEMs. In anticipation of the expanding markets for motorcycles and Eur...

Manufacturing InGaAs photodetectors directly on CMOS silicon revolutionises shortwave infrared sensors for consumer markets. In quite a number of applications there is much demand for scalable, low-cost, high-performance sensors. Such sensors are wanted for autonomous systems, robotics, defence and aerospace technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), mobile phones, smart watches, and augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR). Within the sensor portfolio, those based on silicon CMOS dominate detection in the visible as well as in the near-infrared at wavelengths u...

Marelli has been named a ‘Top Innovator’ at the Innovation Awards 2024 by CLEPA for its h-Digi® microLED technology. DETROIT, Dec. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Marelli has been named a 'Top Innovator' at the Innovation Awards 2024 by CLEPA – the European Association of Automotive Suppliers – with its h-Digi® microLED technology, a cutting-edge headlight solution that enhances safety at affordable costs, enabling adoption across a wide range of vehicles. The technology was honored in the 'Digital' cate...

South China University of Technology and Guangdong Choicore Optoelectronics Company Ltd in China report on using graded indium gallium nitride (InGaN) quantum barriers (QBs) in blue light-emitting diode (LED) to improve the modulation frequency performance of devices grown on silicon (Si) with a view to deployment in visible light communication (VLC) systems [Lei Lei et al, IEEE Electron Device Letters, published online 11 November 2024]. The team sees VLC as a potential supplement to the overcrowded spectrum of existing wireless communication systems. ...

Rumors about an impending set of Samsung Smart Glasses have been circulating for a while now. Samsung’s team has dropped plenty of hints that the company is planning on entering the XR market. They even confirmed at the “Unpacked 2024” event that an XR device would be arriving soon. Unfortunately, the company has been a little stingy with the details. Recent leaks suggest that Samsung could enter the “smart wearables” market sooner than we thought. According to a leak revealed at the end of October 2024, Samsung filed a patent with the ...

Germany’s first Sony Crystal LED VERONA video wall for virtual production was recently installed in Munich. The CreatiF Centre, an innovation laboratory for the development and testing of new technologies in film and television production at the University of Television and Film Munich (HFF), has integrated the Sony VERONA LED screen within one of its film studios. The wall measures 4m x 2.5m and consists of a total of 40 modules, each equipped with four LED panels. It is intended to familiarise HFF students with the new standards in virtual...