Signify, the world leader in lighting, has partnered with Mercedes-AMG to help set a new world record for electric vehicle performance. The CONCEPT AMG GT XX secured a new world record for electric distance driving by driving 40,075 km in 7 days, 13 hours, 24 minutes and 07 seconds, basically driving "around the world in eight days." The record-breaking drive took place at the famous Nardò Ring, a high-speed circular test track in southern Italy. Signify’s smart, energy-efficient lighting was strategically deployed at critical points of the ...

TrendForce《2025 Near-Eye Display Market Trend and Technology Analysis》observes that the near-eye display device market is expected to remain subdued in the short term, with global shipments protected at 6.2 million units in 2025. Meta’s Quest 3s has underperformed expectations, with shipments forecast to decline to 5.6 million units in 2025. In contrast, AR devices are showing stronger short-term momentum. Driven by new AI+AR products and falling OLEDoS costs, shipments are expected to reach 600,000 units in 2025. Over the medium to long term, ongoing VR/M...

Patria’s mixed reality-based simulator offers training tailored to modern vehicle crew needs with improved immersion and a significantly smaller physical footprint than conventional display setups. Patria is Finland’s leading provider of defense, security, and aerospace solutions, with a legacy that spans over a century. Established as a trusted partner to both domestic and international defense forces, Patria delivers cutting-edge technologies and comprehensive training systems that support critical operations across land, sea, and air domains. Training the Modern M...

Varjo, the technology leader in military-grade virtual and mixed reality solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with THEON, a global leader in advanced defense technologies. THEON has committed a €5 million minority investment in Varjo via a convertible loan, with an option to invest an additional €5 million under the same terms. The companies have agreed to collaborate closely on multiple product and business initiatives. Founded in 2016, Varjo delivers the world’s most advanced VR/XR headsets and software for aerospace and defense custom...

Three Space Lab ("3SL"), a pioneer in frictionless, ultra-realistic VR real estate visualization, has raised $3 million in Seed funding to transform the luxury homebuying experience. Founded by former MIT research scientist Scott W. Greenwald, Ph.D., 3SL reimagines real estate sales by enabling sellers to showcase off-plan and remote properties with a stunning level of realism. Its proprietary, cutting-edge, immersive visualization platform disrupts the traditional sales experience by empowering buyers to make confident decisions anytime, anywhere. 3SL b...

On August 22, the Shenzhen Lighting and Display Engineering Industry Association hosted two pivotal industry standards seminars at Kinglight headquarters: Technical Specification for MiP LED Displays Quality Grading and “Pacesetter” Evaluation Requirements for Indoor COB LED Displays   The event brought together nearly 40 experts, corporate representatives, and core members of standard-setting committees across the LED display supply chain. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on key technical issues, marking an import...

Welcome to the new era of energy-efficient signage alternatives to paper posters. Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), expands its Advanced Color ePaper series with the launch of the EP-CA22 (28.6" diagonal) model. This display offers a 180-degree viewing angle and is easy to see even under the brightest conditions, making it ideal for a variety of environments like educational institutions, restaurants, healthcare centers, retail stores and more. The EP-CA22 display emphasizes S...

Rokid, a pioneer in human-computer interaction and AR innovation, announced the upcoming launch event for the Rokid Glasses, the world's lightest full-function AI & AR smart glasses. The event, titled "Future in Sight," will take place on August 26, 2025, in New York City. The event will bring together media, industry experts, and partners for an immersive experience that showcases how Rokid is shaping the next era of wearable computing. Rokid Glasses is aiming to redefine wearable computing by combining advanced AI productivity tools, AR navig...

On 25th Aug in Riyadh, Unilumin Sports and Al Hilal Club Company officially announced a new sponsorship, highlighting Unilumin Sports as the Official sponsor and Exclusive Stadium LED Display Technology Sponsor of Al Hilal Club Company. As a pioneer in LED applications, Unilumin Sports continues to lead the industry with high-performance sports LED solutions known for their image quality, reliability, and energy efficiency. By joining forces with Al Hilal Club Company, Saudi Arabia’s most decorated sports club and one of the most successful...

SAPIEN Semiconductors is committed to closely collaborating with key customers in the global Micro LED display industry to deliver innovative solutions. In addition, the company successfully went public on the KOSDAQ in 2024, generating revenue of KRW 7.99 billion, a 149% increase year-over-year. The company has also established an office in Silicon Valley to better serve its customers, including major tech giants in the US. TrendForce is very pleased to conduct a phone interview with Myunghee Lee (CEO) and Ethan Jin (CSO) of SAPIEN Semiconductors...

TCL Electronics Holdings Limited today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025. The Company's core business achieved quality growth, complemented by significant optimisation of product and channel mix, coupled with rapid expansion of innovative business. This resulted in a 20.4% year-on-year increase in overall revenue to HK$54.78 billion and a 16.0% year-on-year increase in gross profit to HK$8.37 billion. The Company has continued to strengthen its competitive advantages in cost management and operational efficiency. Through proactive dig...

A project at South Korea's KAIST research center has incorporated OLED light sources into a thin flexible contact lens, to create a next-generation ophthalmic diagnostic technology. The breakthrough is expected to have applications in diverse fields such as myopia treatment, ocular biosignal analysis, augmented-reality (AR) visual information delivery and light-based neurostimulation, according to KAIST. "On-eye optoelectronic systems can address unmet needs across various healthcare applications, including monitoring of physiological signals related to v...

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable smartphone in 2026, and competition among potential component suppliers is already intensifying. According to Patently Apple, which cited a well-known analyst, Samsung Display is likely to supply a crease-free display solution for the device. Meanwhile, Sisa Journal points to several companies as potential hinge suppliers. As noted by the report, if Apple confirms a foldable launch in the second half of next year, its hinge supply chain management framework could take shape as early as late 2025 or early 2026. Sisa Journal hig...

Himax Display, Inc., a subsidiary of Himax Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIMX), a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, has specialized in the research, development, design, and manufacturing of Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) technology for more than 20 years. With over 4 million units shipped cumulatively, Himax Display’s products have been broadly adopted across multiple applications, including consumer electronics, industrial augmented reality (AR), gaming, telescopes, educational display systems, and aut...

Samsung Electronics is delivering a more responsive and refined screen experience with the Smart Monitor M9 (M90SF model), the first OLED display in Samsung’s Smart Monitor (M series) lineup. The Smart Monitor M9 brings together the brilliance of a 4k OLED display with built-in Smart TV Apps, AI-powered features and Samsung Gaming Hub[1] to achieve a seamless experience no matter what’s on screen—no PC required. Since its release, the device has earned praise from industry experts for its stunning picture quality, intelligent featur...

Haylo Labs has acquired Plessey Semiconductors, the UK’s leading innovator in microLED display technology. Haylo Labs has committed to investing over £100 million in the UK over the next five years to scale Plessey’s manufacturing capacity and grow the highly skilled workforce in Plymouth and beyond. The acquisition strengthens the UK’s position as a global leader in immersive computing and next-generation technology. The international microLED market is forecast to grow from £2.7 billion ($3.7 billion) in 2024 to over £592 b...

Chiang Chih-Hsiung, General Manager of Foxconn’s Business Group B and Digital Health Division, recently stated that the company’s AR (Augmented Reality) glasses are aimed at the consumer market and could enter mass production as early as next year, though the schedule has not yet been finalized. He noted that Foxconn will adopt a phased approach, gradually entering the next-generation human–machine interface (HMI) market with the ambition of becoming a leader in future interaction platforms. Foxconn believes that AR glasses—integrating near-...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., Cron AI, and D2 Traffic Technologies today announced their collaboration, addressing the most pressing barriers to LiDAR deployment in intelligent transport systems (ITS), perimeter security, and infrastructure intelligence by combining their complementary technologies. The collaboration unites InnovizSmart — Innoviz's rugged, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor, senseEDGE - Cron AI's edge-native 3D perception platform, and D2 Traffic Technologies' deep expertise in deployment and integration with local municipali...

Ennostar Inc. is teaming up for the first time with ecosystem partner ADLINK Technology, a global leader in edge computing, to debut at the “Taiwan Automation Intelligence and Robot Show (TAIROS) 2025.” The collaboration marks Ennostar’s entry into the robotics and automation sector, highlighting next-generation Mini LED / Micro LED human-machine interface (HMI) displays and automation sensing solutions for the rapidly growing robotics market. Leveraging its core Dual-Strategy Approach — enhancing both the Field Value-Adde...

TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that the anticipated launch of Apple’s first foldable device in the second half of 2026 is expected to lift foldable phone penetration from 1.6% in 2025 to over 3% in 2027. The evolution of foldable phones from multi-part hinge assemblies to integrated hinge designs, coupled with breakthroughs in materials, structures, and thickness, has enabled thinner and lighter devices. Among these advances, hinge technology has emerged as a key competitive focus. Foldable hinge market to reach US$1.2 billion in 2025 TrendForce notes t...

Orion Energy Systems, Inc., a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and maintenance services solutions, today announced that it is installing four High Power DC EV chargers and related infrastructure at two sites for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation as part of a contract valued at $2 million. Orion’s Voltrek division is installing four High Power DC EV chargers for MassDOT at the Barnstable and Plymouth service plazas. The Orion/Voltrek installations are part of MassDOT’s five-yea...

Battling germs with UV-C radiation: disinfection with light is gaining global importance — in hospitals, offices, kitchens, and bathrooms. Even tap water can be disinfected using UV-C radiation. ams OSRAM has now achieved a technological breakthrough in this field within the scope of the evaluation of a new UV-C LED. The LED delivers over 10 percent efficiency at 200 milliwatts power, a wavelength of 265 nanometers, and a lifespan exceeding 20,000 hours. With these specifications, it can replace conventional mercury discharge lamps in the future. The LED&...

SKYWORTH, a global innovator in advanced display technologies and one of the world's top five TV brands*, today introduced the Canvas Elite™ Art TV line, featuring the world's largest Art TV at 100 inches. This groundbreaking addition to SKYWORTH's Lifestyle Series offers custom integrators and discerning consumers an unprecedented combination of massive scale, cutting-edge performance, and refined elegance. The Canvas Elite™ line also includes an 86-inch model. The series will debut at CEDIA Expo 2025 in Denver at booth #103...

TriEye, pioneer of the world's first cost-effective, mass-market Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing technology, and LITEON Technology, a global leader in opto-semiconductor and power management, announced today a partnership delivering a VCSEL-powered SWIR sensing and imaging solution. TriEye and LITEON announce their collaboration in advanced SWIR imaging technology. This partnership has led to the development of a technology demonstrator that combines TriEye's state-of-the-art Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensor, with LITEON'...

Daktronics of Brookings, South Dakota, is once again providing LED technology at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, as a digital refresh of the original installation for the building’s opening in 2014. The project includes a continuously-curved centerhung video display being installed this summer and 11 courtside scorers tables that will be delivered ahead of the Summit League Tournament in March. “Fan experience is a top priority for the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center,” said a City of Sioux Falls repre...

Samsung Electronics America today announced availability for the 115” Class Neo QLED 4K (QN90F), the latest super big screen to join the expansive 2025 Samsung TV lineup. The display delivers stunning, AI-enhanced picture quality that’s optimized to deliver details that stay sharp and clear on the big screen. Featuring Samsung award-winning Glare Free technology, it virtually eliminates distracting glare across bright rooms and dark – delivering a truly immersive viewing experience. “Large screen TVs are the fastest growing segment in t...

According to South Korean media outlet Korea Industry Post, sources say Samsung Display will begin supplying 8-inch OLED panels to Tesla in 2027. The report notes that when Samsung Electronics signed a USD 16.5 billion foundry contract with Tesla late last month, a display supply agreement with Samsung Display was also included. Regarding the applications of these OLED displays, the report indicates they could be used in Tesla EVs, although the company has already standardized on LCDs for in-car touchscreens. The report further points out that switchin...

On August 9, GoerTek Inc. announced that, in order to promote the maturity of Micro LED–related technologies and products and to support the future development of its AI smart glasses and AR (augmented reality) business, its controlling subsidiary, GoerTek (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., plans to provide a five-year interest-bearing loan with equity return rights of up to USD 100 million to UK-based Haylo using its own funds. Haylo will use the loan to acquire 100% equity of Plessey Semiconductors Limited (“Plessey”) and to inject additional capit...

A spectacular visual phenomenon has arrived at the bustling McDonald’s intersection in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, as Absen officially lights up its A25 Series outdoor LED display. At the heart of the installation is an enormous glasses-free 3D panda, seemingly breaking out of the screen to interact with the city—a charming and innovative addition to the urban landscape. This project marks the launch of Absen’s “Global 20 Landmark Initiative”, signaling a new milestone in the company’s 20-year journey of global expansion. By ...

Ouster, Inc., a global leader in high-performance lidar sensors and intelligent software solutions that bring Physical AI to life, announced today that Econolite, a trusted leader in intelligent traffic management solutions, was awarded a contract from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) that is anticipated to expand the Ouster BlueCity traffic management solution to over one hundred intersections in Utah. The expansion award follows a real-world assessment of available detection systems, the success of an initial deployment at over a dozen intersections earli...