On March 12, U.S. smart glasses company Vuzix announced that Xander™, a company based in Raleigh, North Carolina, has placed an order for Vuzix Shield™ smart glasses. This marks the largest additional order Vuzix has received to date. The order aims to meet the growing market demand for the Xander Glasses™ solution, which, along with its supporting software, provides real-time captions to help individuals with hearing impairments communicate more easily. It is reported that the Xander Glasses product utilizes Vuzix Shield smart glasses and is r...

NewSight Reality Inc. (NSR), a leading innovator of Augmented Reality (AR) and "Augmented Visualization" enablement technologies for mass adoption and mission critical smart optics applications, today announced its next generation “see-through” near eye display called TOMM2 (Transparent Optical Management Module 2). TOMM2 is an AI-friendly “see-through” near eye display, located within the eyeglass lens within millimeters of the pupil of the user’s eye, providing maximum energy efficiency, bright outdoor contrast resolutio...

On February 26 and 27, 2025, TrendForce, through its subsidiaries LEDinside and WitsView, hosted the 2025 TrendForce New Display Industry Seminar (DTS 2025) at the JW Marriott Hotel in Shenzhen, China. The first day of the seminar focused on “Micro and Small-Medium Displays,” featuring industry experts from display panels, LEDs, Micro OLEDs, laptops, automotive displays, and monitors, along with analysts from TrendForce. They delivered insightful presentations analyzing the future of the micro and small-medium display sector, providin...

The World’s First Retina-level VR Headset. TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology for over 15 years, demonstrated its next-generation immersive virtual reality display technologies at MWC 2025. Among the highlights, the company presented the ultra-low power consumption VR display and the world’s first mass-produced VR display with the highest PPI. These innovations are already helping to power the future of immersive visual experiences around the world. Virtual reality is playing an increasingly vital role in both entertainment and profe...

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...

TCL CSOT, a global leader in display technology for over 15 years, has presented its APEX brand of premium display technology at MWC 2025, leading with its Inkjet Printing (IJP) OLED solutions. Aiming to redefine visual excellence, APEX represents a leap in both innovation and display quality. APEX is built on four key pillars, each represented by a letter in the APEX acronym: 1. Amazing - Pleasant Display Experience APEX display solutions feature high contrast, wide color gamut coverage, ultra-high resolution, high refresh rates, and unli...

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...

Apple has recently secured a U.S. patent that could revolutionize the way users interact with head-mounted displays (HMDs) like its Vision Pro or future smartglasses. The patent describes a design that integrates a secondary display—located on the side band or retention band of the device—allowing users to view essential information such as icons, messages, and battery status without having to wear the device. This innovation addresses a common usability challenge. Traditionally, HMDs are designed to offer an immersive, interactive experience across various fie...

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...

Cellid Inc., a developer of AR glasses displays and spatial recognition engines for next-generation devices, will exhibit at the world's largest mobile exhibition, MWC Barcelona 2025, to be held in Barcelona, Spain from March 3 (Monday) to March 6 (Thursday), 2025. According to IDC "Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Hardware Forecast, 2022-2026" and the Japan Intellectual Property Research Institute, the technology trend is expected to shift from mobile devices to AR/MR glasses as computers continue to evolve into more user-friendly a...

Meta is expanding its smart glasses lineup with fresh offerings under both the Oakley and Ray-Ban brands—two labels united under Luxottica. While Ray-Ban’s models have already proven popular for their blend of style and subtle tech, Meta is gearing up to target a different audience with its upcoming Oakley smart glasses. Ray-Ban’s Diverse Styles Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses currently come in several styles. The Wayfarer channels a timeless, classic vibe, the Headliner is crafted for those who want a little bit of everything by blending traditional desi...

Goertek Optics Technology Co., a subsidiary of Goertek, has unveiled its latest full-color augmented reality (AR) etching waveguide module, Star G-E1, and its proprietary DLP (Digital Light Processing) 3D printing light engine at the SPIE (International Society for Optics and Photonics) AR | VR | MR 2025 and TCT Japan, highlighting the company's continuous advancements and expansions in the optics sector. The Star G-E1 module, featuring high-refractive-index materials and etching surface relief grating technology, delivers unparalleled display pe...

According to a report from The Verge, citing Bloomberg, Apple has reportedly canceled its project to develop advanced AR glasses designed to pair with other Apple devices, marking another setback in the company’s ongoing effort to create a headset that appeals to mainstream consumers. The report states that the product, codenamed N107, resembled regular glasses but incorporated displays in the lenses that could connect to a Mac. Initially, Apple intended for the glasses to pair with an iPhone, but challenges arose regarding the processing power limitations. As a re...

CREAL’s next-generation light field display developed for Augmented Reality (AR) glasses is now ready for integration. By replicating real-world light to deliver genuine focus depth, the display uniquely provides complete and correct 3D perception for an entirely natural, comfortable, and healthy visual experience in AR. The display is compatible with conventional prescription lenses, offering precise vision correction while maintaining high transparency to ensure clear view, eye contact, and social comfort. Current AR displays fall short of delivering a natural v...

As augmented reality (AR) continues to revolutionize industries and reshape user experiences, display technology is at the forefront of this transformation. At Aledia, we’re proud to lead the charge in advancing AR display innovation. In our latest white paper, we explore how our exclusive nanowire technology, grown on large silicon substrates, is enabling groundbreaking advancements in microLED displays. These high-performance microLEDs with directional emission are setting new benchmarks in efficiency and precision, making them ideal for AR applications. The w...

GIS will display a range of cutting-edge smart automotive and near-eye display technologies and products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in the U.S. from January 7 to 10. The presentation will include heads-up displays (HUDs), low-reflection coating technology, Mini LED touch display modules, and waveguide-based optical modules, offering a groundbreaking visual experience. In light of the rapid growth of applications in artificial intelligence, 5G networks, and the IoT, the demand for smart living solutions has surged. Leveraging its expertise in optical, m...

As AR glasses emerge as a major focus at CES 2025, a report from Economic Daily News, citing Futubull, states that NVIDIA was recently granted a new patent for AR glasses titled “Backlight-Free Augmented Reality Digital Holographic Technology” prior to the event’s opening. Futubull highlights that reducing the bulkiness of AR glasses while enhancing display quality has been a critical focus in their development. NVIDIA’s new patent addresses this challenge by moving away from traditional backlight systems. Instead, the patent l...

Appotronics, the inventor of ALPD® laser display technology, is at CES 2025 showcasing its cutting-edge optics products for the automotive industry, home entertainment, AI-powered AR glasses, and state-of-the-art laser TVs and laser projectors — through its subsidiary, Formovie. This marks a pivotal step in the laser-tech giant's expansion into overseas markets. Additionally, Appotronics is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Ceres, a leading developer of holographic-enabled transparent displays, which marks another significant advancement in glo...

In recent days, numerous companies in the near-eye display ecosystem have released teasers for their upcoming appearances at CES 2025. They promise to showcase cutting-edge technologies and innovative end-user products. Sitan Technology to Highlight AR, Automotive, and Projection Micro LED Display Products Micro LED display technology leader Sitan Technology announced its plans to showcase AR, automotive, and projection technologies at CES 2025. Exhibits will include 0.13-inch, 0.2-inch, and 0.45-inch Micro LED display modules, as well as a 0.2-inc...

Join TrendForce on January 8, 2025, at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, USA, for an insightful seminar alongside CES 2025. TrendForce analysts will present on key topics, including near-eye display, AI Server, foundry, memory industry, and NAND market update. Highlights of the seminar are as follows. Future Vision: VR/AR Devices Driving Near-Eye Display Advancements VR/AR technologies and other metaverse devices, empowered by integration with AI capabilities, are poised to accelerate their adoption and impact across various aspects of human li...

CES 2025 is set to take place from January 7 to 10, 2025, in Las Vegas. Recently, several companies have released previews of their exhibits. What new LED products can we expect at this upcoming technology extravaganza? TCL: Showcasing the World's Largest QD-Mini LED TV TCL announced plans to introduce a range of innovative products and solutions at CES 2025. In the display segment, TCL will highlight the latest generation of Mini LED large-screen technology and the world’s largest QD-Mini LED TV. Other showcased products will i...

Foxconn has announced a partnership with Porotech to enter the AR glasses market, following partnership between the two companies focused on MicroLED microdisplays for AR applications announced in 2023. According to its press release, the collaboration aims to accelerate Foxconn’s strategic advancements in AR and MicroLED technologies while delivering high-performance, lightweight AR display solutions. Notably, Foxconn’s press release states that the company plans to establish a MicroLED wafer processing production line in Taichung, with mass prod...

According to a report from TechNews citing Financial Times, Meta is accelerating its development of AR devices to compete with Apple, Google, and others. The company plans to add a display layer to its Ray-Ban Meta glasses, as the report notes. Meta has partnered with Ray-Ban’s manufacturer, EssilorLuxottica, to develop the Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Citing sources, the report from Financial Times reveals that Meta intends to incorporate a display layer into these glasses to show simple text and images, enabling the reception of service notifications and resp...

ams OSRAM’s OSIRE® E3731i and Stand-Alone Intelligent Driver (SAID) use OSP license-free protocol to connect color LEDs, sensors and microcontrollers. ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent emitting and sensing technologies, will demonstrate how its newest solutions are powering some of today’s most groundbreaking products at CES 2025. Invited attendees will gain in-depth knowledge from the company’s foremost experts and executives about ams OSRAM’s motto, “Sense the power of light,” and its advanced produ...

JBD, a pioneering MicroLED display manufacturer, has set a new standard with its Phoenix series microdisplay, achieving an industry-record white-balanced brightness of 2 million nits. JBD’s Phoenix - Native Monolithic RGB Panel Leveraging revolutionary coaxial stacking architecture and sophisticated manufacturing techniques, JBD has achieved a monumental leap in brightness, significantly amplifying the Phoenix series' potential for immersive augmented reality experiences. Since its introduction in 2023, the Phoenix series has demonstrated industry-...

TrendForce’s latest report estimates that global shipments of VR and MR headsets are expected to reach approximately 9.6 million units in 2024, representing a YoY increase of 8.8%. This year’s shipment performance highlights three key industry trends that are shaping the global VR and MR ecosystem: The dominance of low-cost devices, the shift from entertainment accessories to productivity tools, and OLEDoS emerging as the preferred display technology for high-end near-eye devices. These three trends are expected to continue influencing the global VR and M...

VueReal, the leader in MicroSolid Printing™, is set to transform the microLED industry at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, January 7–10. The company will debut its groundbreaking Design Reference Kits, providing the industry with its first comprehensive tools to accelerate the adoption of microLED technology. The Design Reference Kits are designed to streamline product development across diverse sectors—including automotive, augmented reality (AR), consumer electronics, and lighting—enabling companies to bring microLED-powered products to mark...

When we first began giving demos of Orion early this year I was reminded of a line that you hear a lot at Meta – in fact it was even in our first letter to prospective shareholders back in 2012: Code wins arguments. We probably learned as much about this product space from a few months of real-life demos than we did from the years of work it took to make them. There is just no substitute for actually building something, putting it in people’s hands and learning from how they react to it. Orion wasn’t our only example of that this year. Our mixed reality hardware...

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 ...