Kevin Kelly, founding executive editor of Wired magazine, visited Rokid headquarters in Hangzhou for a deep dialogue with Misa Zhu, Founder & CEO of Rokid. They engaged in a forward-looking conversation on the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and the evolution of human-computer interaction. The meeting came as Rokid transitions from a record-setting Kickstarter campaign into a global pre-order phase. A Meeting Focused on the Future of Technology During the visit, Kevin Kelly shared his insights on the development of...

From October 15 to 19, 2025, SKYWORTH showcased its all-new Matte Screen Ultra TV series, alongside a selection of standout TV products, at the 138th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair), highlighting its innovation and brand strength to visitors from around the world. As a long-standing exhibitor, SKYWORTH continues to uphold its core philosophy of "product first, continuous innovation," committed to delivering better experiences for users globally. Founded in 1988, SKYWORTH has grown into a global technology leader with operatio...

OPmobility has signed a global cooperation letter of intent with Chery Automobiles Co. Ltd., China’s third-largest automotive group and the country’s leading exporter of passenger vehicles. OPmobility will thus support Chery’s international development through its global R&D and production footprint. As part of this cooperation, OPmobility has signed two contracts to provide Chery Automobiles with bumpers in Spain and Brazil starting as early as 2026. Through this long-term partnership, OPmobility pursues notably its geographic diversification s...

LG Electronics (LG) unveiled the LG MAGNIT Active Micro LED, its latest innovation in home cinema display 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. Available from October 21 in Korea, followed by key global markets including North America, the LG MAGNIT Active Micro LED represents LG’s premium MAGNIT lineup. With a 136-inch screen (ap...

The floodlights at Bremen’s Weserstadion are shining in a whole new light: LEDVANCE, one of the world’s leading general lighting providers, has equipped the iconic stadium on the Osterdeich with a cutting-edge LED system. The new installation meets the highest UEFA standards and creates a spectacular atmosphere for players, fans, and TV audiences alike. Bremen’s Weserstadion with new lighting design and iconic floodlight towers LEDVANCE took on both planning and execution of the extensive upgrade. The previous system no longer met UE...

According to MICROLED-info, sources indicate that Meta has begun collaborating with ams OSRAM to co-develop microLED technology. As the report notes, Meta’s Reality Labs has established a microLED R&D team in Regensburg, located near ams OSRAM’s main microLED research and production hub. Meta is actively hiring engineers for this site, and several key microLED specialists and business personnel have moved from ams OSRAM to Meta. Though the information has yet to be confirmed, Meta has shown strong commitment to microLED...

The revolution of intelligent driving is accelerating the adoption of automotive sensors. Once a luxury feature, automotive thermal imaging is increasingly becoming a vital standard for safety, especially in new energy vehicles (NEVs). Raytron, a global leader in infrared thermal imaging, in partnership with BYD, has developed an advanced automotive infrared night vision system for the prestigious Yangwang U8L, reinforcing the vehicle’s “top-tier safety” promise. 3 Key Advantages of Thermal Camera for Autonomous Driving lAll-Weather Visibilit...

Kopin Corporation a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, today announced the closing of its previously disclosed $15.0 million strategic investment agreement with THEON International Plc (Euronext Amsterdam: THEON). The transaction, which received regulatory approval, closed on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/aaarzm2z In addition to the $15 million investment from THEON International the companies conte...

Amid the energy of Frieze London 2025, LG Electronics (LG) celebrates the abstract artistry of Se Ok Suh (1929–2020), a pioneer of modern Korean ink abstraction. At Frieze London 2025, this visionary artist’s abstract ink paintings are reinterpreted by his sons, Do Ho Suh and Eul Ho Suh, as an inspiring digital art experience on LG OLED TVs. To translate Se Ok Suh’s artistic vision from ink painting to digital art experience, renowned contemporary artist Do Ho Suh, and visionary architect Eul Ho Suh, closely collaborated to creat...

Samsung launched its 115-inch 4K Smart Signage display (QHFX 115”) into market today, filling a critical gap between the Videowall and LED product categories. As the world’s largest LCD display, the new super-sized model builds on the success of the 105-inch QPDX 5K display by delivering versatile screens that use 50% less power and are designed to captivate audiences through eye-catching visuals and crisp audio quality. With 1,000 nits of maximum brightness, QLED 4K resolution, 10,000 local dimming zones combined with DCI-P3 93% Color Gamut...

Tokushima, Japan and Regensburg, Germany  – Nichia and ams OSRAM have expanded their long-standing collaboration in the field of intellectual property (IP). Hiroyoshi Ogawa, President of Nichia Corporation, and Aldo Kamper, CEO of ams-OSRAM AG, signed a comprehensive cross-license agreement covering thousands of patent-protected innovations in LED and laser technologies.  The agreement grants both companies mutual access to each other’s patents for nitride LED and laser components and, for the first time, also covers sophisticated LED packages and LED modules, such as matrix headlamps. The move aims to strengthen the industry- leading IP protection both companies offer to their customers.    Nichia and ams OSRAM have invested heavily in R&D over decades. With the new patent cross license agreement, they offer customers enhanced IP safety when using products based on their patented technologies. Both companies have a long history of cross license agreements, which started in 2002 and continued through today, with an update in 2010. The new agreement covers R&D results from the last 15 years. “In an industry driven by innovation, intellectual property is the foundation of trust and long-term value. Unfortunately, we continue to see LED and laser products entering the market that do not meet essential IP standards. Together with Nichia, we encourage customers to scrutinize claims of IP compliance and to choose partners holding a unique IP position like ams OSRAM and Nichia”, emphasizes Aldo Kamper, CEO of ams OSRAM.  “As the two global leaders in the LED and laser industry, Nichia and ams OSRAM have renewed the most comprehensive and robust cross-licensing agreement in the sector. Customers who select products from Nichia or ams OSRAM benefit from extensive patent protection, ensuring confidence in their business activities. Standing together, we will continue to safeguard the market’s integrity by encouraging respect for intellectual property throughout our industry”, says Hiroyoshi Ogawa, President of Nichia. 

Kopin Corporation a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, announced it has secured approximately $3 million in orders from a tier one aerospace company for MicroLED displays, marking the first production order for this technology in combat aircraft, a new technology offering and a burgeoning market, for Kopin. Scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2026, the displays will upgrade legacy Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) in fielded aircraft, providi...

ASUS today announced that ProArt Display 8K PA32KCX will be available by October 2025. PA32KCX is the world’s first 8K HDR mini LED professional monitor, offering 4032-zone local dimming, 1200 nits peak brightness, and up to 1000 nits sustained brightness without partial patch limitation. Ideal for content creators, the monitor is factory pre-calibrated to an industry-leading Delta E<1 color difference and has a built-in motorized colorimeter to ensure professional-grade color accuracy. PA32KCX also includes ASUS Auto Calibration and ASUS ...

Varjo, the global leader in military-grade virtual (VR) and mixed reality (XR) solutions, today announced a EUR 44 million research and development initiative to accelerate the development of advanced, next-generation XR training systems for governments and industry partners worldwide. Business Finland has awarded EUR 12 million in funding to support the R&D program that will focus on advancing Varjo’s next-generation mixed reality platform for modern training applications. Varjo, already a trusted partner in over 100 defense and aviation programs worldwide...

JBD, a global leader in MicroLED microdisplays, announced the launch of its next-generation "Roadrunner" platform. Since achieving mass production in 2021, JBD's 4-μm pixel-pitch "Hummingbird" series has catalyzed rapid advancement across the MicroLED microdisplay sector with its exceptional brightness and ultra-low power consumption. The series has been deployed in nearly 50 AR smart-glasses models—including Rokid Glasses, Alibaba Quark Glasses, RayNeo X3 Pro, INMO GO2, MLVision M5, and LLVision Leion Hey2&mdash...

WELLMAX, the LED Bulb Expert, officially launched its proprietary LED chip brand WELLMAX LED today, unveiling the milestone at the opening of the 138th Canton Fair. The new brand marks a significant advancement in WELLMAX’s strategic evolution — integrating chip-level technology into its core lighting products and reinforcing the company's commitment to excellence and quality from the inside out. “WELLMAX LED represents a defining step forward for us,” said Clement Cheng, CEO of WELLMAX. “By ma...

Radar sensors are a key technology for assisted and automated driving: They enable vehicles to warn of collisions when pulling out of a parking spot, to detect objects in the blind spot, to park autonomously, and to drive automatically on highways under certain conditions. Now, international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has reached a significant milestone in this product category: the 100 millionth radar sensor that the Company has manufactured since. This success story began 20 years ago at the electronics plant in Hamm (Germany); today, FORVIA HELLA, wit...

X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color science and technology, announced today the expansion of its Judge LED product line to include the larger Judge LED Plus light booth, hanging LED luminaires, and custom-configured Harmony Rooms. This expanded offering enables brands and manufacturers to evaluate and assess the color of small individual components or large assembled products under seven distinct LED light sources that simulate a range of lighting conditions. Designed to meet a variety of visual color evaluation needs, the Judge LED portfolio helps ensure ...

Ultrathin structures that can bend, focus, or filter light, “metasurfaces” are reshaping how scientists think about optics. These engineered materials offer precise control over light’s behavior, but many conventional designs are held back by inefficiencies. Typically, they rely on local resonances within individual nanostructures, which often leak energy or perform poorly at wide angles. These shortcomings limit their usefulness in areas like sensing, nonlinear optics, and quantum technologies. A growing area of research looks instead to “nonlocal” m...

Rokid, a pioneer in human-computer interaction and augmented reality, today announced the successful completion of its Kickstarter campaign for Rokid Glasses, raising an extraordinary $3,613,470 from over 5,000 backers in 45 days. This achievement ranks Rokid among the highest-funded wearable technology projects in Kickstarter history and establishes a new global record for XR (Mixed Reality) campaigns. Breaking Records: A New Era of Everyday Mixed Reality The campaign's success underscores the accelerating demand for practical, intelligent wearables that integ...

Miro, the visual collaboration platform with more than 60 million users worldwide, has selected Sony display solutions for its new 10,000-square-metre modular and flexible office in the Netherlands. The installation, delivered by AV integrator Windside Digital, includes over 40 Sony BRAVIA Professional Displays across meeting rooms and a flagship Sony Crystal LED (CLED) display in the building’s café and event space. The project reflects Miro’s mission to create innovative and inspiring workplaces for its employees and partners. Designed to ...

The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA has received another important order from VDL Bus & Coach, one of the leading bus manufacturers in Europe. FORVIA HELLA will supply the first fully customized headlamp developed exclusively for the new VDL FUTURA 3 bus series. The bus will be officially presented for the first time at this year's Busworld trade fair in Brussels. The headlamps, designed at FORVIA HELLA's headquarters in Lippstadt (Germany) and produced in Lugoj (Romania), set new standards in technology a...

The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA is taking efficiency, design freedom, and cost optimization in automotive lighting technology to a new level with the first market launch of FlatLight technology as a daytime running light. After the technology was successfully launched in series production for rear applications in 2024, the market launch for front applications is now following. Overall, FlatLight from FORVIA HELLA is already part of customer projects with a total volume in the mid three-digit million euro range. Production takes place at the...

LG Electronics Inc. (LG) today announced its preliminary earnings results for the third quarter of 2025, reporting consolidated revenue of KRW 21.88 trillion and an operating profit of KRW 688.9 billion. Despite external headwinds, including escalating U.S. tariffs, both figures surpassed market expectations. Revenue marked the second-highest ever for a third quarter, while operating profit exceeded recent market forecasts by more than 10 percent. Profitability declined year-on-year due to several non-recurring factors, including higher tariff burdens under changing tr...

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS) and Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger. The combined company is expected to have an enterprise value of approximately $4.4 billion based on Axcelis' and Veeco's closing share prices as of September 30, 2025, and outstanding debt as of June 30, 2025. Together, Axcelis and Veeco will be a leading semiconductor equipment company serving complementary, diversified and expanding end markets. The combined company will ...

International technology group SCHOTT, a leader in high-performance materials and optics, has achieved a breakthrough in high-volume production of Geometric Reflective Waveguides. This marks a key advancement for Augmented Reality (AR) devices, such as smart glasses. SCHOTT is the first company scaling Geometric Reflective Waveguides to serial production, leveraging its pioneering position in developing ultra-precise production processes for these high-end optical elements. The company’s fully integrated supply chain uses its global production network, rangi...

OMNIVISION, a leading global developer of semiconductor technology, including advanced digital imaging, analog and display solutions, today launched the latest addition to its popular Nyxel® near-infrared (NIR) technology family: the new OX05C—the automotive industry’s first and only 5-megapixel (MP) back-side illuminated (BSI) global shutter (GS) high dynamic range (HDR) sensor for in-cabin driver and occupant monitoring systems (DMS and OMS). The OX05C’s exceptional capabilities will be demonstrated at AutoSens Europe (Booth...

Varjo, the technology leader in military-grade virtual and mixed reality solutions, today announced a refreshed XR-4 Series, the first mixed reality headsets engineered to support mission-ready training across air, land, and sea. The refreshed model is purpose-built to close the gap between traditional simulation methods and the demands of modern training. Originally launched in 2023, the XR-4 Series headsets are optimized to be integrated into cockpit trainers, vehicle simulators, or ground training systems, addressing the growing global need for scalable, safe, and realistic tr...

The 37th DVN (Shanghai) International Automotive Lighting Workshop will be held on October 29-30 at the Baowu Steel Convention & Exhibition Center in Baoshan District, Shanghai. The theme is: China's Disruptive Market - Technology, Cost, Efficiency, How It Affects the Entire Automotive Lighting Industry We sincerely thanks all exhibitors and sponsors. Today, we are releasing the preliminary schedule of the event! Latest Exhibition Vehicles The DVN Shanghai workshop will welcome dozens demo cars, we look forward to an exciting s...

Brightek Optoelectronics proudly presents its LIN-Lite module, featuring Brightek's exclusive design, LIN-Lite ICLED, an innovative solution designed to transform automotive interior ambient lighting. The LIN-Lite ICLED features a high-brightness LED with a LIN Driver IC in a single ultra-compact package, delivering higher efficiency, enhanced brightness, and superior thermal management. By overcoming the traditional trade-off between brightness and heat dissipation, the LIN-Lite ICLED is the ideal solution for high-efficiency automotive am...