According to Economic Daily News, citing Bloomberg, sources state that Apple has paused its planned revision of the Vision Pro headset and is redirecting resources to a more urgent priority: developing smart glasses to compete with Meta’s offerings. As noted by Bloomberg, citing sources, Apple has reassigned employees from its headset project to accelerate development of smart glasses. That headset, reportedly targeted for a 2027 launch, has been put on hold as the company shifts focus to the smart glasses initiative. Bloomberg highlights that Apple is reportedl...

More details about Samsung’s first XR device have surfaced. Until now known as ‘Project Moohan,’ the device reportedly marks the tech giant’s first Android-based XR headset, developed in partnership with Google and Qualcomm. According to the Chosun Daily, the new device is slated for release at the end of this month. Sources cited by the report suggest that the XR headset will hit the market on October 22, with pre-order notifications open from October 15 to 21, a week ahead of the official launch. Notably, as per fnnews, ahead of the off...

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...

Applied is leveraging its leadership in materials engineering to provide the highest quality waveguides for augmented reality glasses SANTA CLARA, Calif. and SINGAPORE, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Materials, Inc. today announced a strategic collaboration with GlobalFoundries (GF) to establish a state-of-the-art waveguide fabrication facility at GF Singapore to accelerate the emerging photonics inflection driven by AI. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of photonics as a foundational technology fo...

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a pioneering leader in application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays, has been awarded a transformative $15.4 million Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) through the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) under the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program. This landmark award accelerates Kopin’s development of ultra-bright, full-color MicroLED displays optimized for ground soldier augmented reality (AR) applications, pos...

After nearly four years of bringing the best AR glasses to people worldwide, RayNeo continues to lead the AR smartglasses industry. It seems like nearly every week in 2025, new smartglasses are announced — from ambitious startups to global tech giants like Meta and Xiaomi. The competition is exciting, but most of these new devices fall into one of two categories: AI glasses without displays or HUD-style smartglasses with limited functionality. The RayNeo X3 Pro AR AI Smartglasses go far beyond both. Why RayNeo X3 Pro is Different The X...

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...

Pimax today shared a major update on its Micro-OLED product line: the Dream Air SE, Dream Air, and Crystal Super Micro-OLED. First revealed earlier this year, these headsets are now approaching launch with finalized specifications, improved features, and confirmed availability. More importantly, they demonstrate Pimax’s unique ability to deliver two of the most advanced VR technologies, Micro-OLED displays and pancake optics, together in real, shipping products.

Vuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology, today announced that it has successfully achieved the milestones tied to its strategic investment agreement with Quanta Computer Inc. (TWSE: 2382.TW) ("Quanta"). As a result, Vuzix has received the third tranche of funding, bringing Quanta's total investment in the Company to $20 million, as provided for under its September 3, 2024 securities purchase agreement ("SPA") with Quanta. The release of this tranche and completion of the SPA funding...

JBD recently announced that their collaboration with RayNeo and Applied Materials, Inc. has achieved a substantial breakthrough in the display quality of full-color waveguide AR glasses. The results are first commercialized in the RayNeo X3 Pro, markedly elevating the visual performance of consumer-grade waveguide AR glasses. RayNeo X3 Pro For years, full-color waveguide AR glasses have faced persistent technical bottlenecks—color inaccuracies, luminance non-uniformity, and low image quality—that have severely constrained end-user experience and the ...

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...

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are designed to help you look up and stay present. With a quick glance at the in-lens display, you can check messages, preview photos, see translations, get help from Meta AI, and more — all without needing to pull out your phone. It’s technology that keeps you tuned in to the world around you, not distracted from it. This breakthrough category of AI glasses comes with a full-color, high-resolution display that’s there when you want it — and gone when you don’t. The display is placed off to the side, so it doesn&rsquo...

Taiwan-based Lipro Vision is soon launching new AR glasses aimed towards outdoor athletes, based on a monochrome green microLED display engine. Lipro Vision's CEO, a triathlete himself, and a formed ITRI researcher, says that the new glasses address the needs of outdoor athletes - with a long battery life (over 10 hours) and high brightness (over 4,000 nits). Lipro developed its own optical engine which it calls Metalens, that combines a metalens array on top of a microLED display. The display is placed right in front of the eyes, and not projected from t...

According to Reuters, citing The Information, sources say Amazon is developing AR glasses for consumers, a move that would put the company in direct competition with Meta. The product is reportedly slated for release in late 2026 or early 2027, as the report indicates. The project would mark Amazon’s entry into the consumer AR-glasses market. However, Reuters notes that the company reportedly has already been developing specialized eyewear for its delivery workforce. According to The Information, citing sources, those delivery-focused glasses could debut as early a...

TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world's No.1 Mini LED and Ultra-large[1] TV brand, delivered an inspiring show at IFA 2025 under the theme "Inspire Greatness". From cutting-edge audiovisual displays, AI-powered home appliances, and smart connected mobile devices, to the global debut of TCL NXTHOMETM and a series of sustainable innovations, the exhibition showcased TCL's pursuit to enhance everyday life through innovative products, fashionable and premium design, and vibrant experiences. Featuring a dedicated sports-...

At this year’s Milan Design Week, one award stood out not just for celebrating aesthetic excellence but for highlighting the practical future of wearable technology in creative industries. Rokid AR Spatial, the latest AR glasses set from Chinese tech pioneer Rokid, received the MILANO DESIGN WEEK ZONA SARPI AWARD for AR Technological Aesthetic Design, honoring its refined balance of fashion, functionality, and user-centered design. Presented annually as part of the Zona Sarpi cultural initiative during Milan Design Week, the Zona...

Rokid's new AR smart glasses feature Micro-LED displays, real-time translation, and an integrated camera. The glasses also have AI features and a battery life of up to 8 hours. Nearly a year after its debut in China, Rokid has decided to bring its AR smart glasses, the Rokid Glasses, to global markets. Touted as the world's lightest camera-equipped smart glasses, Rokid says the Rokid Glasses are designed for both consumer and professional use. The Rokid Glasses boast features such as real-time translation of up to 89 languages. The glasses will displa...

TrendForce’s latest report, “2025 Near-Eye Display Market Outlook and Technology Analysis,” reveals that the AR glasses market is gaining momentum in 2025 as international brands unveil prototypes and Meta prepares to launch its Celeste AR glasses. Combined with falling OLEDoS product prices, global AR shipments are expected to reach 600,000 units in 2025. In the longer term, strong growth in notification-style AR glasses will be further supported by the maturation of advanced full-color AR technology. Shipments are projected to surge to 32.1...

According to PCMag, citing ZDNet, sources say Samsung may unveil a tri-fold smartphone, the Project Moohan XR headset, and AI smart glasses at an Unpacked event in South Korea, possibly on September 29. Rumors of a tri-fold phone, and the Project Moohan headset, developed with Google and Qualcomm, have circulated for some time. But ZDNet notes the bigger surprise may be Samsung’s entry into the smart-glasses market, positioning it against Meta’s Ray-Ban line. ZDNet reports the device is rumored to carry the codename “Project Haeanm,...

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...

TrendForce《2025 Near-Eye Display Market Trend and Technology Analysis》observes that the near-eye display device market is expected to remain subdued in the short term, with global shipments protected at 6.2 million units in 2025. Meta’s Quest 3s has underperformed expectations, with shipments forecast to decline to 5.6 million units in 2025. In contrast, AR devices are showing stronger short-term momentum. Driven by new AI+AR products and falling OLEDoS costs, shipments are expected to reach 600,000 units in 2025. Over the medium to long term, ongoing VR/M...