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...

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...

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...

Global MicroLED microdisplay technology leader JBD has officially launched the "Roadrunner I" polychrome projector. As the inaugural product of the new "Roadrunner" series, "Roadrunner I" not only achieves breakthroughs in pixel size and optical efficiency, translating into a substantial advantage in overall form factor, but also elevates the visual experience to a new level and accelerates the popularization of consumer-grade full-color AR smart glasses. Smaller Pixels, Clearer Vision At the core of "Roadrunner I" is a newly...

TrendForce’s latest report, “2025 Near-Eye Display Market Trend and Technology Analysis,” reveals that the rapid expansion of AR strategies by leading brands such as Meta, Apple, Amazon, and RayNeo is speeding up across various display technologies. LEDoS and LCoS are emerging as the fastest-growing segments, with projected 2025 penetration rates of 37% and 7%, respectively, and expected to increase to 65% and 11% by 2030. Chinese brands, now the main suppliers of AR glasses shipments, originally concentrated on viewing where brightness requirem...

Kevin Kelly, founding executive editor of Wired magazine, visited Rokid headquarters in Hangzhou for a deep dialogue with Misa Zhu, Founder & CEO of Rokid. They engaged in a forward-looking conversation on the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and the evolution of human-computer interaction. The meeting came as Rokid transitions from a record-setting Kickstarter campaign into a global pre-order phase. A Meeting Focused on the Future of Technology During the visit, Kevin Kelly shared his insights on the development of...

International technology group SCHOTT, a leader in high-performance materials and optics, has achieved a breakthrough in high-volume production of Geometric Reflective Waveguides. This marks a key advancement for Augmented Reality (AR) devices, such as smart glasses. SCHOTT is the first company scaling Geometric Reflective Waveguides to serial production, leveraging its pioneering position in developing ultra-precise production processes for these high-end optical elements. The company’s fully integrated supply chain uses its global production network, rangi...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, today announced a strategic partnership with BUNDLAR, a no-code augmented reality content management system (CMS) platform. The collaboration positions both companies to capitalize on accelerating global demand for extended reality (XR) solutions across enterprise and government markets. Through the partnership, BUNDLAR's Knowledge Now platform will enable enterprises and public-sector organizations to create, manage, and ...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, announced today that it has received a six-figure development order for customized waveguides from one of the nation's leading defense contractors. These waveguides will be designed to be used within a new lightweight heads-up display (HUD) for military personnel. "Our advanced see-through display technologies and U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities are increasingly positioning us as a go-to supplier for next-generation wearable display solut...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, and TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology ("TCL CSOT"), a leading display panel manufacturer specializing in advanced display technologies, today announced a long-term partnership to jointly propel the integration of microLED displays and waveguide optics. This partnership aims to deliver integration-friendly, scalable, and cost-effective optical solutions for the smart glasses industry. Vuzix waveguides combine high transpare...

Saphlux, Inc., a leader in quantum dot MicroLED displays, and Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver a high-performance optical solution, accelerating the adoption of next-generation AI/AR glasses. Saphlux will supply its T1-0.13" mono-green MicroLED microdisplay, offering exceptional brightness, uniformity, and proven mass-production capability. Vuzix will incorporate this advanced display with its proprietary waveguides...

TrendForce’s latest investigations reveal that Meta has released its first mass-produced AR device—the Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses—featuring LCoS display technology. This move is expected to boost LCoS’s share of AR displays to 13% by 2026. By contrast, single-panel full-color LEDoS is not expected to achieve major breakthroughs in technology and cost until 2028. Until then, competition between the two technologies is set to intensify. TrendForce’s “2025 Near-Eye Display Market Trends and Technology Analysis Report...

Rokid has officially launched its AR Spatial system, which bundles the lightweight Rokid Max 2 AR glasses with the new Station 2 wearable computing unit, offering a portable multi-display experience that aims to replace laptops, projectors, or even gaming monitors. The glasses themselves weigh just 75 grams and feature Sony’s 0.68-inch Micro OLED displays, delivering a sharp 1200p resolution per eye, 100,000:1 contrast, and up to 600 nits of brightness. When paired with the Station 2, users can access a 300-inch equivalent virtual display that supports up to t...

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...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, today announced that it has received and shipped against a six-figure dollar follow-on order for Vuzix M400™ smart glasses from LogistiVIEW, a warehouse execution system (WES) software provider that serves customers across multiple industries. This order supports the expanding deployment of Vuzix smart glasses running LogistiVIEW's WES software platform within a Fortune 100 retail company, which uses the smart glasses for v...

July 21, 2025 – Kinneta, a New York City-based XR fitness app developer, has recently introduced two new demo experiences that transform cardio fitness machine exercises into immersive XR experiences. Debuted last month at AWE USA, the company showcased a gamified workout for XREAL’s augmented reality (AR) glasses that allows exercise bike users to go through competitive full-body mobility rhythm-based challenges. While exercising on a Wattbike, users align their cadence with the beat of a song in order to receive powerups in-game.   Kinnet...

NESS ZIONA, Israel, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumus, the pioneering developer of reflective (geometric) waveguide technology for augmented reality (AR) eyewear, today announced an expanded partnership with Quanta Computer Inc., a global technology manufacturing leader, and long-time Lumus supply chain partner for its optical engines. The collaboration strengthens Lumus' supply chain infrastructure and affirms the company's readiness to deliver mass-manufactured waveguide-based optical engines to support the growing AR market. As part of the expansion,...

Saphlux officially announced the launch of its new T3 Series 0.13-inch monolithic full-color MicroLED microdisplay today, a major step forward in enhancing content richness and information efficiency for next-generation augmented reality (AR) glasses. The T3-0.13" microdisplay leverages Saphlux’s proprietary NPQD® (Nanopore Quantum Dot) technology to achieve highly integrated RGB pixels on a single blue-light wafer via quantum dot color conversion. Featuring high luminous efficiency, compact size, and superior reliability, the T3 display is designed ...

Researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) School of Engineering have cracked a major challenge in display technology by inventing the world’s brightest and most energy efficient quantum rod LEDs (QRLEDs). These next-generation QRLEDs feature optimized deep green emission at the top of the color triangle, enabling displays with unprecedented color purity and a maximized color gamut. Boasting a longer lifespan and triple the brightness of previous models, these cutting-edge light sources deliver energy-efficient, ultra-vivid ...

CREAL, the Swiss innovator behind revolutionary light field display technology, announces the final closing of an $8.9 million equity funding round, led by ZEISS, with participation from new and existing investors, including members of the UBS private investor network. This latest investment underscores the growing momentum around light field technology and its potential to elevate augmented reality (AR) and vision care to new heights. The funds will accelerate CREAL’s mission to deliver natural, comfortable, and healthy visual digital experiences by advancing...

Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, advanced waveguides, and augmented reality (AR) technologies, today announced the receipt of a $5 million second tranche investment from Quanta Computer (TWSE: 2382), a premier global ODM and strategic partner. This latest investment brings Quanta's total investment in Vuzix to $15 million out of an anticipated total of $20 million, as previously announced on September 3, 2024. "The completion of this second tranche ...

As the global XR industry prepares for a packed summer of innovation, optical technology company OPTIX is set to intensively showcase its advanced AR and VR optics solutions at three major industry exhibitions in June: AWE USA in Long Beach, California, Viva Technology in Paris, France, and Laser World of Photonics in Munich, Germany. This presence builds on OPTIX's strong momentum from CES 2025 earlier this year and is part of a growing effort by the company to deliver high-performance, scalable optics to XR hardware manufacturers worldwide...

Recently, Bloomberg revealed that Apple has a packed product roadmap for 2027, with the iPhone Fold and the company’s first-ever Apple Glass drawing particular attention. Notably, the launch of Apple Glass may be moved up to late 2026. Current information suggests that the version of Apple Glass set to debut in late 2026 will not be a fully featured AR device, but rather a scaled-down version. Its design and functionality are expected to resemble the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which offer features such as photo and video capture, audio playback, and integratio...

Dr. Qiu Xiaoling, CFO of JBD, has recently delivered a penetrating analysis of the MicroLED microdisplay and AR glasses ecosystem, illuminating how these once-independent frontiers are coalescing to redefine wearable AI. As AI evolves from merely being “smarter” toward truly “more attuned to you,” users increasingly expect an always-on digital assistant. AR glasses have emerged as the quintessential conduit for frictionless, context-aware interaction, and the ultra-compact MicroLED microdisplay has become the linchpin technology that turns th...

According to a report by Business Korea, Meta, a leading company in augmented reality (AR) technology, has partnered with the Chinese display manufacturer JBD as the exclusive supplier of LEDoS displays for its AR glasses prototype, Orion. JBD is notably the only company worldwide capable of manufacturing LEDoS displays, as the report highlights. This development signals shifting industry dynamics, with Chinese firms increasingly challenging established market leaders. Since last September, Meta has produced approximately 1,000 prototypes of Orion and a...

Imagine a pair of lightweight glasses that blend seamlessly with your daily outfits, while projecting digital information directly into your line of sight to enrich your experience of the real world. This is not a distant science - fiction concept but a future blueprint that AR technology is bringing to life. Ever since the debut of Google Glass in 2012, this futuristic device has opened an entirely new chapter in tech, capturing the attention of technology giants and startups worldwide. Over the following decade, we witnessed AR evolve from the confines of laboratories into indu...

RayNeo™, a leading innovator in consumer Augmented Reality (AR) technology, has unveiled its latest XR glasses, the RayNeo Air 3s, at MWC 2025. Alongside this groundbreaking release, the company showcased its other two innovations: the AI-powered, Full-Color AR Glasses RayNeo X3 Pro and the Camera AI Glasses RayNeo V3. Together, these cutting-edge devices underscore RayNeo's unwavering commitment to redefining immersive experiences and enhancing everyday usability through advanced AR solutions. RayNeo Air 3s: Lightweight XR for Seam...

Snap Inc. showcased the transformative power of Augmented Reality (AR) at the second annual India AR Day event held in Mumbai, highlighting how the company is driving a future-forward vision for AR, fostering creativity, and building a thriving ecosystem, particularly within India's dynamic developer landscape. Bobby Murphy, CTO, Snap Inc., emphasized the company’s commitment to fostering creativity and self-expression through AR innovation in India. “Our mission with Snap AR is to be a platform for creativity. We develop new technology and too...