Kopin Corporation, a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense and enterprise use, today announced a key milestone in bringing its DarkWAVE™ Module to market, with the first product order for the platform. Theon International (AMS: THEON), a global leader in night-vision and thermal imaging systems, and a strategic partner to Kopin, has placed a $1 million development order to bring the 960p DarkWAVE module to “production readiness” in 2026, marking the transition of the technology from pr...

Any gamer can benefit from extra display space, but not everyone has the physical space to make it happen — especially if they’re gaming on the go. With the ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses, these concerns become a thing of the past. Just put these glasses on and you’ll see the gaming display of your dreams. Whether you need a big-screen virtual display for on-the-go ROG Xbox Ally gaming or want an extra monitor for your battlestation that takes up no space, the ROG XREAL R1 Glasses are the solution. These gaming glasses give you a featherweigh...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, and Himax Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier and fabless manufacturer of display drivers and other semiconductor products, today announced a new Optical Component Reference Design for AR glasses. The design combines Himax's ultra-compact HX7319FL color sequential Front-lit LCoS microdisplay with Vuzix' high-efficiency waveguide technology together to enable lightweight AR glasses that support prescription lenses, while achieving...

We’re on the ground at CES 2026 this week, and there are plenty of reasons to get hyped on and off the show floor. And you didn’t need to make the trek out to Las Vegas to get your hands on our latest AI glasses news. New Features Coming to Display With the launch of Meta Ray-Ban Display and Meta Neural Band last fall, we shipped our most advanced AI glasses yet. And with today’s updates, we’re making the experience of owning a pair more useful, seamless, and future-forward than ever before. From real-time messaging at your fingertips whil...

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...

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...

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...

Founded in 1997, Jorjin Technologies has specialized in the ODM field of AR/MR digital wearable products for over 10 years, and holds numerous core key technologies and patents in AR/MR. Leveraging advanced hardware technology, ultra-high resolution 2D/3D imaging, and intuitive natural human-machine interaction UI/UX through voice, gestures, head, and eye-tracking precise controls, Jorjin launched Asia’s first AR/MR smart glasses with eye-tracking functionality, the J7EF Gaze, in 2022. Notably, Jorjin has been invested in by Foxconn Group since 2023, ...

The New OP03021 Full-Color Sequential LCOS Panel Is the Only Solution Available on the Market Today That Integrates the Array, Driver and Memory into an Ultra-Low-Power Single-Chip Architecture for Smart Glasses   OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor technology, including advanced digital imaging, analog and display solutions, today launched the industry’s only single-chip liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) small panel with ultra-low power for next-generation smart glasses. The OP03021 LCOS panel delivers a 1...

Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, advanced waveguides, and augmented reality (AR) technologies for defense and enterprise applications, today announced the continuation of its multi-year development collaboration with Collins Aerospace, an RTX business. The relationship has resulted in the production approval and delivery of advanced waveguide-based AR display systems for deployment across multiple U.S. Department of Defense programs.   Under this deve...

Founded in 2021, SEEV specializes in the R&D and production of AR diffraction waveguide micro-nano optical devices. The company, incubated by the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, as well as the GBA National Institute for Nanotechnology Innovation, has mastered the full-chain core technology for the mass production of diffraction waveguides. SEEV leads in waveguide shipment within the industry, with its products being used in the series of devices by Even Realities and numerous other domestic and global brands. In the realm of higher-performance ...

We couldn't be more excited about the future of spatial computing. Today, alongside our partners at Google, we are proud to share the first public look at Project Aura—upcoming wired XR glasses built for the Android XR ecosystem. Project Aura represents a major leap forward by pairing XREAL's specialized hardware--utilizing our X1S spatial computing chip and state-of-the-art optics--with the advanced capabilities of Google's Android XR and Gemini. Peak Inovation: XREAL Hardware + Google Intelligence Project Aura unites XREAL...

JBD, a global leader in MicroLED microdisplays, announced that its Hummingbird II polychrome projector has been named a CES Innovation Awards® 2026 Honoree in the XR & Spatial Computing category. The world-renowned CES Innovation Awards program, owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in 36 tech product categories. Hummingbird II Polychrome Projector Introduced in September, the Hummingbird II is JBD’s latest polychrome projector bu...

The future is right in front of our eyes: lighter, sleeker, and smarter than ever before. Smart glasses is no longer a distant vision; it is on the verge of becoming as natural to us as the smartphone is today. But turning this vision into reality requires more than just design concepts. With this in mind, ams OSRAM introduces VEGALED™ – its ultra compact RGGB optimized LED for LCoS & DMD projector applications and designed for micro-displays in smart glasses, pico projection and machine vision. This breakthrough combines exceptional temperatu...

Cellid Inc., a developer of displays and spatial recognition engines for next-generation AR glasses, today announced it will jointly develop AR glasses equipped with Cellid's plastic waveguides (AR glass lenses) – the only domestically mass-produced version – for the Sabae-designed AR glasses being developed and sold by jig.jp Inc. (Headquarters: Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture). This product is the result of joint development between jig.jp, a software developer specializing in mobile and web applications and services; Boston Club Co., Ltd. (Headquart...

As major tech companies race to define the future of smart wearables, Apple’s long-rumored smart glasses are drawing increasing attention. According to 9to5Mac, citing sources, Apple Glasses are expected to be unveiled in 2026, though shipments may not begin until 2027, with rumored features including a built-in camera, Apple Intelligence–related functions, voice interaction via Siri, and more. As 9to5Mac notes, Apple is now said to be developing an AI-focused “Apple Glasses” device—one that does not include AR features—driven in pa...

Google has announced major progress on two categories of AI-powered smart glasses—one equipped with a display and the other focused on audio—setting the stage for head-to-head competition with Meta as early as next year. In a blog post published Monday, Google said that the first co-developed AI glasses are scheduled for release in 2026. Early hardware partners include Samsung Electronics, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster, though the final industrial design has not yet been revealed. Google’s prototype showcases hands-free interaction and supports ...

Varjo, the leading provider of military-grade virtual and mixed reality headsets, has today launched its State of XR in Simulation Training Report 2026, delivering a comprehensive and detailed insight into the landscape, challenges, and future direction of virtual and mixed reality technology in the simulation and training industry. Launching at I/ITSEC, the premier event for next-generation simulation and training technologies, Varjo’s report reveals the defense industry's growing maturity in adopting highly immersive XR technologies to power the next genera...

Until today, we’ve shared with you everything about our light field display — our core mission, the north star, and the “holy grail” of AR. Let’s now take a closer look at the key component that makes it possible: C·Bast, our proprietary FLCoS (Ferroelectric Liquid Crystal on Silicon) microdisplay, and what makes it a game-changer for today’s AR display. First, let’s provide a bit of context. Most AR displays today are essentially miniaturized monitors. They inherit properties developed for seated viewing of dense,...

The Jizhi G-X100 features a photon-to-photon latency of just 9 milliseconds, faster than 12 ms for Apple’s Vision Pro A Chinese start-up founded by a Stanford University graduate, who previously worked for Apple’s extended reality (XR) unit, is attracting attention for developing a chip that can power headsets and artificial intelligence glasses. Founded by Wang Chaohao, GravityXR last week showcased China’s first all-in-one mixed reality (MR) chip, the Jizhi G-X100, which uses the advanced 5-nanometre node. The product, part of a new l...

Cellid Inc., a developer of displays and spatial recognition engines for next-generation AR glasses, today announced two new reference designs (verification models) for augmented reality (AR) glasses: a green monochrome and a full-color model. Of these two models, the monochrome green model features the latest plastic waveguide (display lens for AR glasses), which Cellid has successfully mass-produced for the first time globally, while the full-color model features a glass waveguide. Both models are wireless, offer excellent design, and are lightweight glasses-style AR devi...

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...

TrendForce has identified 10 key technology trends that will define the tech industry's evolution in 2026. The highlights of these findings are outlined below: AI Chip Competition Intensifies as Liquid Cooling Gains Widespread Adoption in Data Centers In 2026, the high demand for AI data center construction—fueled by increased capital spending by major North American CSPs and the rise of sovereign cloud projects worldwide—is anticipated to boost AI server shipments by over 20% year-over-year. NVIDIA, the leading name in AI today, will f...

A VTT led research project is developing compact spectral imaging and gas measurement technologies for industries and medical diagnostics. Innovations based on the science of light, i.e. photonics, use, for instance, infrared light to identify gases. With the new optical MEMS solutions, instruments and sensors are easier and cheaper to manufacture from readily available and non-toxic raw materials. The EPheS (Efficient Photonics for Sustainable Imaging and Sensing) project, involving four pioneering companies and two research institutes, is developing tunable optical sp...

Varjo, the world leader in military-grade virtual and mixed reality technology, together with REISER Simulation and Training GmbH (REISER), announced that the REISER H145 D3 Mixed Reality (MR) Helicopter Simulator has been pre-qualified by the German Federal Aviation Office (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt, LBA) under the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Special Conditions framework. This milestone marks a significant step forward in bringing immersive, high-fidelity pilot training to operators across Europe, building on the simulato...

In the world of advanced materials and optics, progress often means making technology invisible—so seamless and intuitive that it simply becomes part of daily life. The Photonics Platforms team at Applied Materials believes in making the invisible available: we utilize the company’s materials engineering expertise, technology partnerships, and five decades of semiconductor innovation to focus on solving the toughest problems for our customers, enabling new possibilities that quietly enhance everyday experiences and set a new standard for wearable display systems. Tec...

AAC Technologies Pte. Ltd., a world-leading smart device solution provider and a company incorporated in Singapore and a fully-owned subsidiary of AAC Technologies Holdings Inc., whose shares are listed and traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the shares and other equity securities in Dispelix Oy, a technology leader in diffractive waveguide displays for augmented reality (AR). The transaction is expected to close within the first half of 2026; upon completion Dispelix will become a subsidiary of AAC. This acquisit...

Hongshi Intelligent is a tech company deeply involved in the research and manufacturing of silicon-based Micro LED microdisplay chips. The company possesses core technologies and patents including 8-inch silicon metal bonding, quantum dot conversion, hybrid bonding, monolithic full-color, and microlenses. Hongshi Intelligent has a complete industry chain capability, from optical device design to module design and production. The products of Hongshi Intelligent can be applied to monochrome/full-color AR glasses, smart wearable devices, micro-projectors, and other consumer electr...