A noninvasive method for measuring blood glucose levels, developed at MIT, could save diabetes patients from having to prick their fingers several times a day. The MIT team used Raman spectroscopy — a technique that reveals the chemical composition of tissues by shining near-infrared or visible light on them — to develop a shoebox-sized device that can measure blood glucose levels without any needles. In tests in a healthy volunteer, the researchers found that the measurements from their device were similar to those obtained by commercial continuous glucose mon...

LG Electronics USA has unveiled the LG MAGNIT "Active Micro LED" display, its latest innovation in home cinema that incorporates Active Matrix technology for ultra-precise control of every individual pixel. This next-generation model brings exceptional image clarity, contrast and depth, redefining the viewing experience with premium home entertainment. The new display will be launched for the U.S. market at CES® 2026, Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. The LG MAGNIT Active Micro LED display represents LG's premium MAGNIT lineup....

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 ...

Ennostar has reached new milestones in sustainability, securing three major recognitions: the National Sustainable Development Award, the 2025 Net Zero Certification Label– Bronze Level, and the TCSA Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award– Platinum in Sustainability Reporting. The company has also earned validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), affirming that its decarbonization pathway aligns with the 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement. These achievements reflect Ennostar’s unwavering commitment to environmental, s...

LG Electronics (LG) has announced that its dedicated virtual production (VP) LED solution is powering the newly opened “Studio V,” a cutting-edge VP stage located within StudioCube in Daejeon, South Korea. StudioCube is the country’s largest public filming facility, and Studio V now stands as one of the world’s largest volume VP studios, reinforcing Korea’s growing momentum in next-generation content production and strengthening its global presence in the entertainment market. The opening ceremony, held on December 3 and hosted ...

TrendForce’s recent research indicates that high-speed optical interconnects are now central to performance and scalability, especially as AI data centers grow into large clusters. The report predicts that worldwide shipments of optical transceivers of 800G and higher will hit 24 million units in 2025, then jump by 2.6 times to nearly 63 million units in 2026. TrendForce reports that the surge in demand has caused a significant upstream bottleneck in laser light sources. Nvidia, motivated by strategic reasons, has secured capacity at key electro-absorption modulated laser (...

A growing number of states are enacting legislation to phase out fluorescent tube lighting, signaling a decisive shift away from older, mercury-containing technologies toward modern, energy-efficient alternatives. This regulatory transition creates an immediate, nationwide demand for fast, compliant, and cost-saving replacement solutions. Edge LED, a leader in energy-efficient lighting solutions (edge-led.com), today announced the broad availability of its Light Labor Retrofit LED Flat Panel product. This innovative system allows facility teams to complete a full fixture upg...

Following the successful launch of the NIGHT BREAKER LED SMART ECE H11 for headlights, ams OSRAM (SIX: AMS) is continuing its series of innovative LED retrofit solutions. In addition to the new NIGHT BREAKER LED C5W ECE, the first ECE R37-approved LED signal lamp, the company is in-troducing four more road-legal³ SMART lamp types: NIGHT BREAKER LED SMART HB3, H9, HIR2 and H19. This enables ams OSRAM to further expand its portfolio of LED retrofit solu-tions and to open up new a...

At CES 2026, trinamiX GmbH and AUMOVIO will demonstrate a groundbreaking, non-invasive blood alcohol measurement solution for private and commercial vehicles. Designed to enhance road safety and address growing regulatory demand for innovative driver-monitoring systems, this state-of-the-art technology enables precise, real-time measurement of blood alcohol concentration by touching a sensor with the fingertip. Live demonstrations will take place at trinamiX booth #4565 at LVCC West Hall. This cutting-edge approach utilizes invisible near-infrared light that inte...

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...

CarUX Holding Limited (“CarUX”) and Pioneer Corporation (“Pioneer”) held a joint international press conference in Tokyo, Japan, today (4), officially announcing their partnership to drive innovation and development in the smart mobility industry. The event was attended by Mr. Jim Hung, Chairman of CarUX and Mr. Shiro Yahara, President and CEO of Pioneer Corporation, who outlined the CarUX groups’ global strategies, synergistic strengths, and shared vision for the future. 　　Hung said, “ This collaboration not only af...

Veeco Instruments Inc., a global leader in advanced semiconductor and compound semiconductor process equipment, today announced wins with Sparrow Quantum (Denmark) and Yeungnam University (South Korea), who have selected Veeco’s Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) systems to strengthen their cutting-edge quantum research. These selections reinforce Veeco’s position as a trusted enabler of quantum innovation, with more than 30 systems installed worldwide for quantum technology development. Sparrow Quantum, a leader in quantum photonics, selected Veeco’s ...

Stunning displays offer unrivaled sonar performance, vivid 4K resolution and lightning-fast 5Ghz Wi-Fi capability Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world’s largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today unveiled the GPSMAP® 9000xsv series – superior chartplotters designed for captains and anglers that demand world-class performance. Available with a 10-, 13- or 17-inch touchscreen display, these multi-functional displays (MFDs) boast Garmin’s cutting-edge integrated xCHIRP traditional sonar and UHD scanning sonar to help...

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...

Today both CarUX and Pioneer are pleased to announce the completion of acquisition, through which Pioneer has officially become part of CarUX Holding Limited (“CarUX”), a Tier 1 supplier specializing in smart cockpit integration solutions and a subsidiary of Innolux Corporation (stock code: 3481.TW). This milestone marks a new chapter in CarUX’s global smart cockpit strategy. With the completion of this acquisition, CarUX will combine Pioneer’s deep technological expertise in in-vehicle audio systems, multimedia solutions, and human-mach...

Innoviz Technologies Ltd., a leading Tier-1 direct supplier of high-performance, automotive-grade LiDAR sensor platforms and complementary software stack, announced today that Daimler Truck, one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers and Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, have selected Innoviz as its Short-Range LiDAR supplier for series production SAE Level 4 autonomous Class 8 semi-trucks. This announcement follows Innoviz's previous disclosure that a major commercial vehicle OEM had selected the Company for future se...

From 25 to 29 November, Unilumin powered the Experience and Activities Zone at the Saudi General Aviation Airshow Sand & Fun 2025 as the exclusive digital partner. The successful implementation of our LED display systems highlighted the strength of the ongoing partnership between Unilumin and the Saudi Aviation Club (SAC). The Saudi Aviation Club is the Kingdom’s first official aviation club, established in 2000 under royal patronage. It promotes general and sports aviation, represents Saudi Arabia in the International Aeronautical Federati...

Cree LED, a Penguin Solutions brand (Nasdaq: PENG), and SANlight GmbH, Schruns, Austria, today announced a partnership under which SANlight will use Cree LED’s J Series® products in its new STIXX-Series luminaires. Developed for applications with limited space, the STIXX fixtures feature a slim, space-saving design with module efficiency of up to 3.1 μmol/J. Backed by LM-80 testing with TM-21 lifetimes exceeding 53,000 hours, the luminaires deliver exceptional reliability and long service life. Advanced secondary optics not only d...

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...

Silanna UV is pleased to announce its new NozzleShield UV Water Dispenser Disinfection Application. This innovative technology uses 235nm (235 nanometre wavelength) UV-C LEDs to rapidly disinfect water dispensers, effectively eliminating bacteria and virus buildup. This ensures that water dispensers remain free from harmful bacteria, providing a significant benefit for companies looking to enhance their product features. Scientific Tests Confirm Safety and Efficacy Many studies demonstrate the effectiveness of Far UV-C against various pathogens, including S...

According to TrendForce’s “2025 Micro LED Display and Non-Display Application Market Analysis” report, Micro LED has gradually begun to land in various display applications and penetrate the market. Benefiting from continuous optimization of key manufacturing processes and yields improving for large displays, the launch of new AR glasses and smart-watches, and increasing adoption in automotive applications, the market momentum is expanding. As a result, Micro LED chip revenue is expected to grow significantly, reaching USD 460.8 million by 2029. ...

Silanna UV is pleased to announce the release of its next generation Far UVC LED, the SF2-3T9B5L1-TB, which exceeds even the popular SF1 series, with UVC wavelengths down to 230nm (typical 233nm); doubled output power; and 2x improvement in temperature stability. This new SF2 UVC LED is encapsulated in a standard compact Transistor Outline (TO-can) package. The SF2 is designed for precise detection and reliable disinfection in demanding environments, with the collimated ball lens providing a 17° effective beam angle. It is ideal for detection of ...

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...

The results of the 34th Taiwan Excellence Gold Award and Taiwan Excellence Silver Award were announced today (November 26). Innolux’s innovative product, the Echo InnoGallery, received national-level recognition with the Taiwan Excellence Silver Award, while the Smart Dimming Rearview Mirror also received with the Taiwan Excellence Award. Innolux has continued to play a leading role in display technology innovation, and has integrated artificial intelligence (AI) technology, liquid crystal light sensing technology, and interactive design into smart displays ...

ams OSRAM and the Zumtobel Group have jointly developed an alternative to plastic spools for transporting LED strips and components. The paper spool significantly improves the environmental footprint: it weighs over a third less and produces over three-quarters fewer CO₂ emissions. The innovative spool does not incur any additional costs. With this development, the companies are taking a significant step towards sustainable supply chains in the electronics industry. Paper has several advantages over plastic: While a plastic spool weighs 217 grams, a paper spool weighs...

As automotive design continues to evolve, the demand for sleek, distinctive front lighting has never been greater. Thin, continuous light lines are becoming a defining element of vehicle identity, balancing aesthetics with functionality. In response to this trend, ams OSRAM unveils its latest innovation in forward lighting: the OSLON™ Compact RM, a new member in the Compact LED family designed to meet the technical and stylistic demands of next-generation headlamp systems. At the heart of this development is a newly engineered 0.5 mm² rectangular high-cu...

Silanna UV’s Ultraviolet LEDs effectively inactivate multiple H5N1 avian influenza virus strains within seconds, according to recent research by scientists at the University of Siena. The research showed strong viral reduction of up to 99.999% with Silanna’s 235nm Far Ultraviolet C (UVC) LEDs. The company’s Far-UVC LEDs support applications in public health protection, pandemic preparedness, and agricultural biosecurity. Avian flu has severely disrupted agricultural markets and food production, posing a major public health threat. Earli...

Why Service Capability Is Becoming the Key Differentiator--Kystar Expands Global Reach with KCE Program LED Brands Achieve Solid Growth as Competition Shifts Toward Service Strength According to the latest TrendForce report, "H1 2025 Performance Comparison of Six Major LED Display Companies," the global display industry continued its steady growth in the first half of 2025. Leading manufacturers recorded double-digit revenue increases, signaling not only a recovery in downstream demand but also intensifying competition across the supply c...