Advancing Automotive Display HMI and Micro LED Innovations to Deliver Next-Generation Interactive Experiences AUO, a global leader in display technology, announces that its newly established subsidiary, AUO Mobility Solutions, will participate in CES 2026 in Las Vegas, January 6-9. Under the theme “Together, We Drive the New Era,” the company will showcase its three strategic focus areas—Visual, Computing, and Connectivity—delivering a winning formula for next-generation smart mobility. Committed to deep co-creation with indus...

XREAL builds on the award-winning One Series augmented reality glasses legacy with its most accessible and portable AR experiences yet, transforming how people work, play, and stay powered up XREAL, the global market share and sales leader in consumer augmented reality (AR) glasses, today announced the expansion of its award-winning XREAL One Series lineup with the XREAL 1S, a new standard for premium wearable displays at unbeatable value. Additionally, the company released XREAL Neo, a compact power hub that combines a high-powered portable battery with...

World's first 240Hz spatial display levels up visual performance, scale, and immersion to transform gaming experiences XREAL, the global leader in lightweight XR hardware development, today announced a strategic partnership with ASUS ROG, and together the companies unveiled the ROG XREAL R1 AR Glasses at CES. ROG XREAL R1 are the world's first 240Hz micro-OLED FHD (1920 x 1080) gaming glasses, featuring the exclusive ROG Control Dock for extensive connectivity and compatibility with PCs and consoles. XREAL brings year...

Collins Aerospace highlights military HUD display for drones and other mission-critical applications A broad array of smart-glasses projection engines integrated with Vuzix waveguides will be on display, enabling scalable, production-ready deployments New Enterprise Solutions go-to-market strategy debuts to ease and accelerate customer rollouts at scale Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading provider of AI-enabled smart glasses, waveguides, and Augmented Reality (AR) technology, is...

As the global horticultural LED market enters a new phase in 2026, characterized by both cost pressure and technological upgrades, system-level energy efficiency and dynamic spectral control are becoming key priorities. As a leading player in LED innovation - Cree LED continues to gain strong recognition from horticultural lighting brands through its dual-track strategy in high-power ceramic LEDs and cost-effective mid-power solutions. Recently, TrendForce interviewed Morgan Meadows Davis, Product Manager at Cree LED, to share the company’s 2025–2026 market strategy, product technology roadmap, and outlook for the horticultural lighting industry.

Ganzin, a pioneer in glint-free wearable eye-tracking technology, is excited to announce the global debut of its next-generation AURORA IIE eye-tracking solution at CES 2026. Building on the success of last year's AURORA IIS NPU solution, AURORA IIE introduces a custom-designed ASIC processor--Eye Processing Unit 2 (EPU2)--dedicated solely to eye-tracking computation. For years, the high computational power required for eye-tracking has prevented AR/AI glasses from integrating this feature in a truly power-efficient manner. While A...

Samsung Display will showcase a comprehensive lineup of next-generation OLED products at CES 2026, illustrating how OLED can enrich AI-driven lifestyles across both futuristic and everyday applications. Through a lifestyle-focused exhibition that features both familiar electronic devices and new product concepts, visitors will be invited to imagine a richer AI experience made possible by OLED technology. Under the theme “A New Era of Experience, Powered by AI & Display,” Samsung Display will host a private exhibition for global customers du...

VueReal, a leader in micro-device integration and MicroLED industrialization, today announced the next generation of EcoVue™ Technology—a MicroLED display platform engineered to overcome the long-standing challenges of cost, power consumption, and manufacturability that have limited MicroLED adoption in smartwatches and other wearable devices. EcoVue™ is a portfolio of technologies developed by VueReal to address the cost, performance, scalability, and power-consumption barriers that have historically constrained MicroLED in wearables. Origin...

VueReal and Flex-N-Gate today announced a collaborative next-generation brake-light prototype that showcases how MicroLED technology can enable more dynamic, context-aware vehicle signaling. Together, our teams collaborated to design and produce a next-generation brake-light prototype that showcases the future of automotive lighting. By combining Flex-N-Gate’s extensive expertise in high-quality automotive lighting systems with VueReal’s MicroSolid Printing™ platform for MicroLED lighting, we created a demonstrator that highlights how MicroLE...

Innolux will showcase its next-generation display technology in Las Vegas, USA from January 6 to 8, under the theme “Display the Future, TOGETHER.” Powered by high brightness, high resolution, and immersive experiences, Innolux meets the evolving demands of smart retail, cockpit displays, smart homes, and commercial exhibitions, demonstrating its forward-looking strength in cross-domain integration, application innovation, and market deployments. Next-generation MicroLED transparent displays reshape the visual experience across retail settings For the...

ams OSRAM, a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions, will showcase how its latest solutions are powering game-changing applications in nearly every industry at CES 2026 in an invite-only meeting room at the Venetian Expo. Top experts and company executives will share technical insight into the latest lighting and sensing products, discuss current industry trends and address strategies for future growth. “Our continued CES presence demonstrates our commitment to innovation and our position as a trusted lighting and sensing leader,” said Conrad R...

Shin-Tson Wu, a Pegasus Professor at the University of Central Florida College of Optics and Photonics, holds several prestigious titles, including Academician of Academia Sinica, founding member of the National Academy of Inventors in the US, as well as Fellow of IEEE, OSA, SID, and SPIE. Wu is also one of the first six inductees into the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame. In academic research, Wu has long been dedicated to the field of AI-assisted AR and VR near-eye displays, with his research encompassing optical engines, optical systems, and ad...

The market of AR glasses is still in its early stages of development, with key technologies and product specifications yet to be established. TrendForce estimates that shipments will be less than one million units in 2025. Waveguides are a core component of whole devices that occupy a higher cost ratio. Efforts in cost reduction by waveguide manufacturers will be a crucial driver for the industry's move towards mass adoption. Recently, TrendForce had the opportunity to engage in a detailed conversation with Mr. Wang Jin, co-founder of Goowave, to learn about the latest adva...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Innoviz"), a leading Tier-1 direct supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms and complementary software stacks, launched today the Company's latest development: the InnovizThree LiDAR. InnovizThree was designed with slimmer dimensions and lower power consumption, all while delivering exceptionally high-performance at a dramatically reduced price compared to InnovizTwo. The newly slimmed-down design allows InnovizThree to be seamlessly integrated behind the windshield or on...

LG Electronics (LG) announced today the global launch of its new premium gaming monitor brand, UltraGear evo™, set to debut at CES® 2026. Building on LG’s established leadership in 5K and 5K2K gaming displays, UltraGear evo expands the boundaries of high-resolution gaming with a portfolio of 5K-and-above monitors spanning OLED, New MiniLED and ultra-wide formats, combining ultra-high definition, speed and immersion across multiple form factors. The inaugural UltraGear evo lineup features three flagship models – 39GX950B, 27GM950B ...

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil the latest addition to its lifestyle screen portfolio at CES 2026. LG is debuting its LG Gallery TV, a dedicated canvas that completes the spatial curation experience offered through the diverse collection of more than 4,500 pieces of content on the LG Gallery+ service. Designed for interior-conscious consumers, the LG Gallery TV brings a sophisticated gallery atmosphere directly into the home, blending technology seamlessly with personal style. Developed with museum curators, the TV’s “Gallery Mode” optimiz...

Presented at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MOCAUP) in Shenzhen from 12th December 2025 until 10th April 2026, the Architecture of Possibility: Zaha Hadid Architects exhibition charts the evolution and progress of designs by one of the world’s most influential architecture studios of the past 50 years. Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), founded by the late Zaha Hadid—the first woman to receive the Pritzker Prize—stands as one of the world’s most innovative architectural firms. The practice is celebrated for its pioneer...

TCL Technology recently announced that its subsidiary TCL CSOT had successfully acquired an 80% equity stake—along with creditor rights—in Prima. This transaction marks TCL CSOT’s formal entry into the LED chip segment. It represents a critical step toward completing a vertically integrated supply chain spanning from LED chips to Mini LED video wall applications. This acquisition underscores the increasing trend of brand owners and panel manufacturers venturing into the upstream LED chip market. Since 2018, companies like Samsung, AU...

Himax Technologies, Inc. (“Himax” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: HIMX), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, and AUO Corporation (“AUO”) (TWSE: 2409), a technology-driven company advancing the frontier of display innovation, today announced the unveiling of their latest proprietary Front-lit LCoS microdisplay collaboration at the upcoming CES 2026, taking place January 6 – 9, 2026, in Las Vegas, USA. Specifically designed for AR glasses and wearable ...

Over the first half of this year, the contribution to GDP growth from data center investments has been the same as the contribution from consumer spending, according to the chief economist at Apollo Global . Artificial intelligence (AI) servers are rapidly evolving into power- and bandwidth-hungry systems, demanding interconnects that exceed the capabilities of traditional copper links. CPO / laser based optical links are evolving and MicroLED (µLED) photonic interconnects are being touted as a promising new solution due to their ability to form massively parallel em...

Ultra-compact cube-shaped projection display targets next-generation AR devices and automotive applications With smart glasses regaining momentum ahead of CES 2026, TriLite will meet with media and industry partners in Las Vegas to demonstrate its Trixel® 3 Cube display engine, designed to support slimmer, more power-efficient AR glasses. At CES, TriLite will highlight the Trixel® 3 Cube, an ultra-compact, cube-shaped laser beam scanning (LBS) projector developed to simplify system integration and support scalable manufacturing. By eliminating the need...

Agreement brings together Magic Leap’s waveguide expertise and Pegatron’s advanced manufacturing capabilities Magic Leap today announced it has signed an agreement with Pegatron, a leading global electronics manufacturer, to collaborate on the production of augmented reality (AR) glasses components. Under the agreement, Pegatron will leverage its high-volume manufacturing capabilities to support the scaled production of Magic Leap’s AR components, including its industry-leading waveguides.\ By combining Magic Leap's optical and systems expertise wi...

According to the report “TrendForce 2026 Infrared Sensing Application Market and Branding Strategies,” driven by brands’ strategic planning, five key themes are projected to unfold steadily between 2026 and 2030: 1) consumer electronics, including under-display 3D sensing, under-display proximity sensors, and bio-sensing; 2) smart cockpit / ADAS- driver / occupant monitoring systems (DMS/OMS); 3) automotive automation- autonomous driving; 4) industrial automation and humanoid robots; and 5) optical communication. Various factors are helping to expand th...

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has recently approved SeeYA’s IPO application. The company intends to raise CNY 2.015 billion to increase its OLEDoS display production capacity and expand its R&D center. TrendForce reports that demand for OLEDoS micro-displays, driven by near-eye devices such as AR, VR, and MR, is projected to reach 31.5 million units by 2030, with a CAGR of 81% from 2025 to 2030. TrendForce observes that SeeYA’s listing signifies a steady decline in Sony’s long-standing dominance of the OLEDoS supply mark...

Consumer bundle planned for Q2 2026 pairs Mudra Link with Rokid Glasses, with live demos at CES 2026 Wearable Devices Ltd. (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW) (“Wearable Devices” or the “Company”), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI”)-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced a collaboration with Rokid – a global pioneer in human-computer interaction and augmented reality, to deliver gesture control for AI and augmented reality (“AR”) glasses that feels natural, fast an...

Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX) (“Syntec Optics” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology products to defense, biomedical, communications, and consumer end-market leaders, today announced it has received a new order to make optics that can enable both day and nighttime readable AR displays. Syntec's lightweight, high-clarity optics will enable US warfighters to maintain focus in high-stress, long-duration combat. VP of business development and delivery, Matt Carey, said, "It is great to have Syntec's innova...

Samsung Electronics today unveiled its most advanced Odyssey gaming monitor lineup yet, introducing five new models that push the boundaries of resolution, refresh rates and immersive visual performance. Led by Samsung’s first 6K 3D Odyssey G9, the 2026 lineup debuts world-first display technologies for gamers and creators, including the next-generation Odyssey G6 and three new Odyssey G8 models. “With this year’s Odyssey lineup, we’re introducing display experiences that simply weren’t possible even a year ago,” said Hun Lee, Execu...

Daktronics (NASDAQ: DAKT), the leading U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of dynamic video communication displays and control systems for customers worldwide, today announced the acquisition of the intellectual property (IP), equipment assets and technical expertise from X Display Company Technology Limited (XDC), a recognized leader in mass-transfer processes and MicroLED (Micro Light-Emitting Diode) technology. Daktronics believes that the acquisition will continue to differentiate Daktronics in all segments of its business, and that it represents anot...

On December 9, the three-day Live Design International (LDI) show concluded successfully in Las Vegas, USA. As the final major industry event of the year, Absen made a strong appearance with a lineup of all-star products, highlighting its technical expertise and comprehensive application capabilities in the stage and rental market. The showcase attracted significant attention and earned broad recognition from industry professionals and visitors on site. LDI is the largest stage lighting and audio technology exhibition in North America and a key platform for showcasi...

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) continue to evolve, the demand for ubiquitous, high-efficiency AI access is surging. In this landscape, AR smart glasses are emerging as the primary vehicle for the "always-on" AI companion, shifting from niche devices to a strategic category in next-generation consumer electronics. This momentum is no longer confined to startups; from consumer electronics giants to internet heavyweights and automotive manufacturers, the industry is witnessing an influx of investment, ushering in an unprecedented go...