Glasses are the most exciting hardware category of the AI era — the ideal device to experience an all-day AI assistant that understands the world from your perspective. That’s why today, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, we’re introducing Meta Glasses. Building on all the technology and features of the world’s best-selling AI glasses, this new line features bold and timeless shapes, rich colors, and premium materials, all consciously crafted and starting at just $299. A Pair for Any Look We’re launching Meta Glasses with three fram...

Established in 1996, AUO specializes in display panel R&D and production, boasting a long track record of technological expertise and innovation as a long-standing industry leader. Since the AI wave began in 2025, AUO has aggressively pursued a high-value-added product strategy focused on four main directions: AI product deployment and services, Micro LED optical communication (CPO), transparent antennas for low-orbit satellites, and optical waveguides for AR glasses. For waveguide development, instead of starting everything from scratch, AUO has strategically ...

LG Electronics USA, a leader in commercial digital display solutions, is expanding its Direct View LED (DVLED) portfolio for 2026 with the introduction of five new display solutions designed to simplify deployment while delivering premium large-format visual performance. InfoComm2026 booth #C7836 will feature the LG MAGNIT Gen 2 (LMPB), LG MAGNIT Active Micro LED (LSAH), LG MAGNIT Essential (LMEA), LG MAGNIT Essential All-in-One (LASA), and the LG MAGNIT Gen 2 AIO (LAAB). The “Essential&rd...

As the integration of AI and wearable devices advances with a strong push from market leaders, global market intelligence firm TrendForce forecasts that global AR glasses shipments will reach a million units in 2026, marking a significant industry milestone. Weight still plays a crucial role in shaping the AR glasses user experience. Therefore, lightweight AR glasses designs will become a key enabler in driving the entire industry toward mass-market adoption and scaling. Recently, TrendForce had the opportunity to engage in an in-depth discussion with Chuanxue Yin, Co-f...

JBD, the brand name of Hue Inc. (the “Company”) and a global leader in MicroLED micro-display technology, today announced the launch of Roadrunner II, the latest product in its Roadrunner series. Built on the Company’s validated 2.5 μm pixel-pitch technology and mass-production platform, Roadrunner II is an SVGA polychrome MicroLED projector. As the latest achievement in the Roadrunner series’ pursuit of ultimate visual performance and compact form factor, Roadrunner II delivers a comprehensive upgrade in resolution, display quali...

Today at Augmented World Expo 2026, we introduced SPECS, our new augmented reality glasses. When we started Snap, we believed technology could help people connect more deeply with one another. Over time, that belief led us to augmented reality. For more than a decade, we've been building toward a future where computers can understand the world the way we do, not just through text and taps, but through sight, sound, movement, and context. Computers have become smaller, more powerful, and more personal. They went from filling entire rooms to fitting in our pockets. ...

Samsung Display is accelerating its push into the next-generation extended reality market by participating in this year’s AWE(Augmented World Expo) USA 2026, the world’s largest XR-focused exhibition, for the second consecutive year. Samsung Display announced today that it will participate in AWE USA 2026, taking place from June 16 to 18 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. The company will present its latest RGB OLEDoS technology, designed for XR devices such as mixed reality (MR) headsets and augmented reality (AR) smar...

At AWE (Augmented World Expo) 2026, Qualcomm's Director of Product Marketing, Matthew DeHamer, officially unveiled the Snapdragon Reality Elite, a new flagship computing platform designed for next-generation immersive XR (Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality) devices. Compared to the previous naming conventions such as XR1 and XR2, this flagship product is now called "Reality Elite." Matthew DeHamer clarified in his presentation that the "Elite" designation does not mean it uses the Oryon CPU architecture like PCs and mobi...

Accelerating the development of next-generation RGB light source modules and optical engines for smart glasses, which are expected to see mid-to-long-term growth within AI ecosystem. Drive transformation in the fast-evolving smart glasses industry TDK Corporation (TSE:6762, hereinafter “TDK”) and QD Laser, Inc. (TSE:6613, hereinafter “QD Laser”) have decided to enter into a business cooperation agreement (hereinafter "the Agreement") regarding the joint development of next-generation RGB light source modules and op...

We believe the time is right for a revolution in computing that naturally integrates our digital experience with the physical world. That’s why we’ve spent 11 years and more than $3 billion to invent a new type of computer for augmented reality, designed to enhance the physical world with digital experiences. We call them Specs, an ultra-powerful wearable computer integrated into a lightweight pair of glasses with see-through lenses, and they’re coming next year. Specs understand the world around you with advanced machine learning, bring AI assistance into three...

Samsung Electronics, together with global healthcare company Abbott, is bringing immersive extended reality (XR) experiences to blood donation scenery, using Galaxy XR to make the process more comfortable and engaging for donors. On June 2, Samsung and Abbott partnered with the Korean Red Cross to conduct Korea’s first XR-powered blood donation campaign at Samsung Digital City in Suwon. In the campaign held in recognition of World Blood Donor Day, Samsung employees experienced immersive meditation content while donating blood, with Korean Red Cross pers...

Display demonstrators are available from North Ocean Photonics and Avegant upon request North Ocean Photonics Co., Ltd., a developer of advanced waveguides and wafer-level optics, and Avegant Corp., a developer of next-generation light engines for AR experiences are partnering to deliver joint modules to OEM customers. The integration features North Ocean Photonics' 30° FoV full-color single-layer diffractive-etched waveguides integrated with Avegant’s compact AG-30L2 30° FoV full color LCoS light engine. Together, North Ocean P...

From April 22-23, TrendForce's LEDinside and TrendForce Display hosted the 2026 Next Generation Display Industry Seminar (DTS 2026) in Shenzhen, China. During the afternoon of Day 2, a keynote session titled "AR/VR Near-Eye Displays" gathered TrendForce senior analysts and domain experts from across the near-eye display sector to deliver insightful presentations on Micro LED, Micro OLED, waveguides, glass materials, and smart glasses OEM fabrication. Together, they provided a holistic analysis of the future of AR/VR near-eye di...

Since Meta launched the LCoS-powered Ray-Ban Display in September 2025, LCoS-based optical engines have entered the market spotlight. Despite renewed interest, this long-standing display technology still struggles with major hardware roadblocks. With new dominance at stake, leading manufacturers are racing to roll out the best LCoS optical engines in line with their distinct market positioning. On the notification AR glasses front, LCoS optical engines have an edge in technological maturity, energy efficiency, and optical compatibility. Building on years of develop...

EV Group (EVG), a leading provider of innovative process solutions and expertise serving leading-edge and future semiconductor designs and chip integration schemes, today announced that it will showcase its latest solutions for heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging at the 2026 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), taking place May 26-29 in Orlando, Fla. These solutions include EVG’s GEMINI® FB production wafer bonding systems, the EVG®40 D2W die-to-wafer overlay metrology system, the IR LayerRelease&...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, will be exhibiting its advanced waveguide solutions on May 18-21 at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida, the premier gathering where special operations leaders, operators, and innovators converge to shape the future of mission-critical technology. Vuzix waveguide systems deliver mission-ready optical performance for defense applications operating in denied and degraded environments. Designed for covert nighttime operations with minimal forward light gl...

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Google today unveiled new intelligent eyewear1 at Google I/O 2026 by giving a first look at two premium styles created with eyewear partners Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Designed to work as a companion device to a mobile phone, the new eyewear enables users to access help through voice interaction and connect seamlessly to their phones, all through a familiar form factor. Co-created with the eyewear partners, the intelligent eyewear combines breakthrough AI capabilities with comfort and style, merging Samsung’s leadership in h...

As per Korean media reports on May 5, Samsung Electronics is carrying out a phased adjustment of its Micro LED TV manufacturing business, with a stronger focus on balancing profitability and product popularity. As Micro LED technology still involves complex production processes and high manufacturing costs, the company is optimizing its product roadmap in response to market conditions and operational efficiency considerations. Industry observers in South Korea generally believe that the adjustment by Samsung’s Visual Display (VD) division signals a strateg...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, will be exhibiting its smart glasses and multiple partner solutions at SID Display Week 2026 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California on May 3-8. At this event, Vuzix will highlight its in‑house OEM waveguide design and manufacturing capabilities, which span custom optical design, advanced fabrication, and scalable high‑volume production. "Display Week provides an ideal platform to showcase how our smart glass...

Earlier this week, tech outlets revealed rendered images of Samsung’s smart glasses, the Galaxy Glasses. Featuring an ultra-slim design suitable for everyday use, the new product lineup aims to deliver a sleek and stylish build on par with conventional sunglasses, a design approach also followed by the Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses and the Google Gemini glasses. Leaks from industry insiders pointed out, Samsung has been developing two smart glasses models, codenamed Jinju and Haean, in parallel. Samsung plans to kick off its AI glasses releases in 2026, with an en...

As generative AI continues to penetrate the consumer electronics market, “lightweight AI glasses” have made significant inroads. Amid this rapid growth, an industry consensus has seemingly emerged around the notion that “AI is a must for AR glasses.” Against this backdrop, video-centric AR glasses, known for their “portable giant screens” yet lacking standalone computing power, are seeing their market position being challenged. Nonetheless, both user demand and current technology roadmaps suggest that these devices are likely to remain highly...

Aledia today announced a major technological milestone with the successful demonstration of a fully functional monolithic RGB epitaxial wafer. This breakthrough validates the company’s end-to-end monolithic RGB process, enabling the emission of red, green, and blue light from a single epi wafer processed in one run. This achievement marks a significant step forward in microLED technology. Aledia’s proprietary nanowire-based approach enables the simultaneous growth of nanowires with diameters ranging from 100 nm to 400 nm, depending on the color, all within a sin...

Amid mounting margin pressure and slowing growth in the LED industry, players are moving beyond traditional segments in search of new momentum, with MicroLED emerging as a key focus. According to MicroLED-info, Seoul Semiconductor plans to invest KRW 250 billion (around $180 million) over the next five years, primarily in the R&D and production of microLED microdisplay modules for AR applications. The report suggests that the company has embarked on a government-approved restructuring plan as its core LED package business faces mounting pressure from fa...

AI glasses are rapidly gaining traction as the next-generation wearable device. According to Chosun Ilbo, Huawei recently unveiled its “Huawei AI Glasses,” powered by a self-developed AI chip. Users can access features such as voice translation and music streaming via touch controls on the frame. The device also supports multimodal capabilities—for example, its built-in camera can capture images of food, allowing AI to analyze nutritional information. The glasses are priced starting at 2,499 yuan. As Chosun Ilbo indicates, the global AI glasses m...

Scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS have developed an innovative 2K OLED microdisplay. They will present initial results at SID Display Week 2026 in Los Angeles, USA, from May 5–7, 2026, at Booth 1146. OLED microdisplays are a mature technology for generating high-resolution images for a wide range of optical applications. Recently, particular attention has been given to specially designed integrated driver circuits, known as microdisplay backplanes. These circuits drive pixels with comparatively high voltages and ...

Driven by the deeper integration of AI into wearables and strong momentum from up by tech giants, market intelligence firm TrendForce projects that global AR glasses shipments will surge to 950,000 units in 2026, marking a 53% YoY leap. However, as the novelty wears off, consumers are taking a closer look at the practical value and AI-powered experiences these devices offer. To meet growing market expectations and unlock the next stage of growth, brands must strike a balance between ergonomic comfort, affordability, and a comprehensive content ecosystem. TrendForce recently...

From April 8 to 10, 2026, Touch Taiwan 2026—the International Smart Display and Touch Panel Exhibition—was held at the Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, in Taipei, China. Dr. Chen Chen, CEO of Saphlux, was invited to attend and delivered a keynote address at the Core Technology Forum organized by the Taiwan Semiconductor and Optoelectronic Materials and Devices Industry Association (TSOMDA). In his presentation, titled “From Lab to Fab: Scaling Monolithic Color µLED Displays for AR/MR Glasses,” Dr. Che...

Touch Taiwan 2026 focuses on three main topics: Micro LED optical communications, Micro LED interactive / transparent displays, and Mini LED-backlight displays. Ennostar Ennostar is proactively implementing its dual value-added engine strategy, driving progress in scenario-based and solution-based developments. To strengthen its competitive edge in the optical semiconductor industry, “3+1” high value-added applications are highlighted, including automotive LED, advanced displays, smart sensing, and optical communications. Ennostar is accelerating its ...

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and augmented reality (AR) technologies, today announced the launch of its Pick & Pack Validation Program, a kit-based hardware and software solution designed to accelerate deployment of smart glasses in warehouse and distribution environments. Building on recent successful enterprise deployments and expanding customer adoption, the program provides a streamlined path for organizations to validate and scale hands-free workflows using smart glasses, without complex integration or extended pilot c...

Today, Specs Inc., a Snap subsidiary, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced a multi-year strategic agreement to power future generations of Specs with Qualcomm Technologies’ industry-leading Snapdragon system-on-a-chip (SoC). This is the first flagship engagement for Specs Inc., which is launching Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world, for consumers later this year. Specs are standalone, see-through glasses that bring the digital world to you, allowing you to see, hear, and interact with digital content j...