Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS have developed a new compact package for their 2K OLED microdisplay. The microdisplay package integrates MIPI DSI-2 control and the generation of all required display voltages. The new solution will be presented for the first time at SEMICON Europa 2026 from November 10 to 13, 2026, in Munich - at the Silicon Saxony joint booth in Hall B1, Booth B1-221-25.

OLED microdisplays are frequently used in portable applications such as helmets and smart glasses as well as in optical devices. The new microdisplay package simplifies the integration of Fraunhofer IPMS's 2K microdisplays into such systems, as it combines the microdisplay with the complete electronics required for its control. An integrated 20 mm x 20 mm system-on-module (SoM) implements the MIPI DSI-2 interface via D-PHY, which is widely used in mobile processors and transmits image data and control commands serially at high speeds. The microdisplay package supports up to four data lanes with a data rate of up to 2.5 Gbit/s per lane.

XREAL, the global leader in lightweight XR hardware development, today officially launched XREAL AURA, the world's first wired XR glasses powered by Android XR, and the world's first wired XR glasses to launch with the Snapdragon Reality Elite Platform. Announced on stage at Google's Android Developer Summit, XREAL AURA brings the full spatial power of Android XR into a lightweight optical see-through glasses form factor designed for work, entertainment, gaming, AI-powered assistance, and everyday spatial computing.

Starting today, customers in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea can order XREAL AURA. The company is offering a surprise limited time offer, making the 12 GB + 256 GB configuration $1,099; and the 16 GB + 512 GB configuration $1,299. Devices are expected to begin shipping in mid-November.

Neurable, the leader in AI for noninvasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, today announced Neurable One, its next-generation brain wearable built into premium headphones, designed to make real-time brain insights a continuous, effortless part of everyday life. Neurable One combines audio and active noise cancellation with continuous brain tracking, helping users understand when they're at their cognitive best, when to protect their focus, and what may be quietly wearing them down, all through a familiar, everyday wearable.

While routine tracking of steps, heart rate, sleep, and other measures of physical health has become mainstream, few consumer wearables provide daily visibility into humans' most vital organ: the brain. For more than a decade, Neurable has worked to close that gap, translating years of neuroscience research and development into wearable BCI technology built for familiar consumer devices. Now, Neurable One builds on that foundation, bringing consumers closer to a future where understanding cognitive performance and brain health is as intuitive and commonplace as tracking physical health.

Plaud today unveiled the Plaud One Explorer Edition for professionals ready to put a new human-AI interface to work. Every era of computing has had a defining interface. We typed on keyboards. We tapped on screens. Yet today's AI remains separated from the place where human intent is formed: conversation. The agent era needs an interface that is natural to humans, rich in context, and always ready. In the agent era, just speak.

Plaud One is the first expression of that interface. It captures the live conversation, understands intent in real time, and acts across your tools proactively. Plaud One pairs advanced hardware with its latest Plaud Intelligence platform to capture, understand, act, and compound human intelligence.

For 80 years, every chip ever built has moved data back and forth between memory and processor - consuming more than 90 percent of available power before a single calculation begins. At Anker Day in New York today, Anker Innovations announced it has ended that for consumer hardware. THUS, the company's first proprietary AI chip, computes directly inside NOR Flash memory, eliminating the transfer entirely - a neural-net compute-in-memory (CIM) architecture the company says is the first ever commercialized in a consumer device. The product carrying it, the soundcore Liberty 5 Pro, has already earned a Guinness World Records certification for the highest objectively measured speech quality score in TWS earbud history. Anker calls them Earbuds That Think.

THUS: Breaking an 80-Year Assumption in Chip Design
Every chip built today descends from an architecture established in 1945 by mathematician John von Neumann. Its defining logic was divide and conquer: break any problem into discrete steps, translate those steps into code, and execute them one at a time. Memory and the processor can therefore be physically separated. Programs live in memory; the CPU fetches one instruction at a time, executes it and advances to the next.

Samsung Electronics and Google today unveiled new intelligent eyewear 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 hardware engineering and Google's AI technology with premium eyewear design. Each eyewear brand brings a distinct design approach to the device. Renowned for their legacies in fashion eyewear, Gentle Monster presents styles with disruptive yet refined aesthetics, while Warby Parker showcases refined and timeless designs.

TetraMem Inc., a Silicon Valley-based semiconductor company developing analog in-memory computing (IMC) solutions, today announced the successful tape-out, manufacturing, and initial silicon validation of its MLX200 platform, a 22 nm multi-level RRAM-based analog IMC system-on-chip (SoC).

The achievement marks a significant step toward the commercialization of analog computing architectures based on emerging non-volatile memory technologies, addressing the growing challenges of data movement, power consumption, and thermal constraints in modern AI systems.

QCY is proud to announce the official launch of HEROAD, a disruptive new e-sports brand dedicated to redefining the competitive landscape. Built on the core philosophy of "For Gamers. For Winners," HEROAD arrives to bridge the long-standing gap between elite-performance hardware and accessible pricing, ensuring that every player has the tools necessary to carve their own path to victory.

The Story of HEROAD: Refine the Hero, Define the Road.
HEROAD was born from a shared vision between next-generation gamers and veteran engineers who were tired of the "compromise" inherent in the current market. For too long, players were forced to choose between overpriced flagship gear or affordable alternatives that failed to perform under pressure.

Fraunhofer IIS and Airoha Technology are presenting a breakthrough multi-channel spatial audio solution for next-generation wireless headsets at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. The collaboration integrates Fraunhofer's industry-leading LC3plus codec and Cingo spatial audio rendering solutions with Airoha's flagship Bluetooth SoC, the AB1595—enabling high-definition, low-latency, and resilient wireless multichannel audio tailored for premium mobile and XR applications.

At the core of this joint solution is a seamless, high-definition multichannel wireless transmission chain designed to meet the evolving demands of mobile devices, extended reality (XR), and immersive media ecosystems. By leveraging Airoha's proprietary High Data-rate Technology (HDT), the AB1595 platform provides the robust bandwidth required to support Fraunhofer's LC3plus codec. This combination delivers high-resolution audio with efficient bitrates and ultra-low latency—essential for scalable, multichannel headset designs that go far beyond traditional stereo limitations.

TCL introduces its all-new TCL CrystalClip earbuds at MWC 2026, setting a new benchmark for open-ear audio with a seamless blend of immersive sound performance, effortless all-day comfort, refined design aesthetics, intuitive AI-powered functionality and truly enduring battery life.

Pioneering the Future of Open-Ear Comfort
The way we listen is evolving, and so are consumer expectations. Consumers are increasingly seeking solutions that offer extended comfort, maintain connection with the environment, and deliver high-quality audio throughout the day. This growing preference has paved the way for "open-ear" design to emerge as a natural evolution in personal audio.

RayNeo, a leading innovator in augmented reality (AR) wearable technology, today unveiled the Batman Edition of its latest smart glasses, the RayNeo Air 4 Pro, at MWC 2026. Available for purchase since February 27, 2026, RayNeo Air 4 Pro comes in both a Standard Edition and Batman Editions, offering consumers more personalized choices that blend practical entertainment and productivity with everyday cosplay expression.

Next-Generation Entertainment: The RayNeo Air 4 Pro
Positioned as a "new species of head-mounted TV," the RayNeo Air 4 Pro sets a new benchmark for personal entertainment by combining industry-leading display technology with premium audio. Powered by a customized Vision 4000 chip and fine-tuned in collaboration with the legendary audio brand Bang & Olufsen, the device transforms any environment into a private cinema. Whether connected to a smartphone, PC, or the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2, this "pocket magician" delivers an immersive, on-the-go viewing experience. Key features of the RayNeo Air 4 Pro include:

ATP Electronics, the global leader in specialized storage and memory solutions, becomes the first e.MMC manufacturer to further shrink the e.MMC size to 6.7 mm. Built on 125-ball Fine Ball Grid Array (FBGA), the new E700Pc / E600Vc solutions shatter dimension constraints, making them the world's smallest and the first of its kind. As a further miniaturization of the previous "smallest" package of 7.2 x 7.2 mm introduced in early 2025, the new e.MMC offerings are 67% smaller compared to standard-sized e.MMC while retaining superior advantages such as massive power savings and thermal resilience, making them ideal for applications where energy and space are premium considerations.

This achievement was made possible by ATP's expertise and commitment to customer-driven innovation, especially with the heightened demand for smart wearables such as smart glasses, which have rigid space limitations on top of low power requirements for extended use.

Rokid, a global pioneer in human-computer interaction and AI-powered eyewear, today unveils Rokid Ai Glasses Style at CES 2026. Style is a display-free, voice-centric AI glasses built for all-day wear, combining an open AI ecosystem, prescription-first design, dual-chip architecture, and a strong commitment to global accessibility.

Weighing just 38.5 grams, Style is among the lightest full-featured AI glasses on the market. Designed as premium eyewear rather than a gadget, it represents Rokid's answer to the industry's long-standing dilemma: how to deliver powerful AI functionality without compromising comfort, style, or battery life.

RayNeo today announced that it will showcase the world's first HDR10-enabled AR glasses RayNeo Air 4 Pro at CES 2026. Combining cutting-edge optical technology with outstanding audio performance, Air 4 Pro delivers a private cinema-like experience in a lightweight, wearable form, highlighting RayNeo's continued innovation in multimedia consumption on the go.

RayNeo Air 4 Pro: World's First HDR10-enabled AR Glasses
RayNeo Air 4 Pro positions itself as a "new species of head-mounted TV" --it not only delivers stunning visuals, but also ensures an exceptional auditory experience.

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today unveiled Project Motoko, an AI-native wireless headset concept that redefines the boundaries of wearable technology. Powered by Snapdragon platforms and universally compatible with leading AI solutions, Project Motoko ushers in a new era of personal computing with contextual awareness, real-time vision processing, and intuitive controls - all delivered through a sleek, wireless form factor.

"Project Motoko is more than a concept, it's a vision for the future of AI and wearable computing," said Nick Bourne, Global Head of Mobile Console Division, Razer. "By partnering with Qualcomm Technologies, we're building a platform that enhances gameplay while transforming how technology integrates into everyday life. This is the next frontier for immersive experiences."

Today, on the opening day at CES, Neurable announced it's working with HP Inc.'s HyperX gaming brand to develop an industry-first gaming headset outfitted with neurotechnology. This strategic collaboration demonstrates how AI and neuroscience can work together to help players improve their focus and accuracy by interpreting brain activity in real time.

"We've always been about empowering power players with the best technology to play, and now with our strategic collaboration with Neurable, we look forward to giving more insight into how one's cognitive skills and focus impacts their gameplay to ultimately make them as competitive as possible," said Josephine Tan, Senior Vice President and Division President of Personal Systems Gaming Solutions, HP Inc.

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For years, XGIMI has helped people see differently - transforming walls into canvases and light into an immersive experience. Now, the company is reframing how we see the world itself. At CES 2026, XGIMI announces the launch of a new AI hardware brand, MemoMind, which will unveil its first suite of customizable AI glasses.

Born from XGIMI's strategic incubation, MemoMind marks its first venture beyond projection, drawing upon the company's design philosophy and optical precision to enter the fast-emerging world of AI wearables. Unlike many AI wearables that feel experimental or intrusive, Memomind is designed to blend seamlessly into daily life. Its first-generation products focus on what matters most: all-day comfort, intuitive interaction, and AI that works quietly in the background - supporting users only when they need it.

ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced the ROG XREAL R1, the world's first 240 Hz micro-OLED FHD (1920 x 1080) gaming glasses, featuring the ROG Control Dock for extensive connectivity and compatibility with PCs and consoles. ROG constantly pushes the boundaries of gaming display technology—from 15-inch portable screens to 65-inch monitors—creating a comprehensive lineup that meets every gamer's needs, from desktop setups to on-the-go play with the ROG Ally handheld. The ROG XREAL R1 AR creates seamless and immersive ROG Ally-optimized gaming experiences by offering a 57° expanded view, 3 Degrees of Freedom, electrochromic tinting technology, and Sound by Bose technology for an immersive audio experience. This next evolution of spatial gaming displays has been created in partnership with XREAL, an award-winning global leader in consumer AR glasses. These gaming glasses redefine what large-format gaming can be, transforming signature ROG performance and visual excellence into a spatial display that can be worn and experienced on the go.

Seamless compatibility with PCs, consoles, and ROG Ally
The ROG XREAL R1 integrates seamlessly within the ROG ecosystem to offer desktop-level versatility in a lightweight, wearable form. Powered by the ROG Control Dock, the R1 provides extensive connectivity through DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports to allow gamers to effortlessly switch between their PC or console with a single click. The R1 can also connect directly to the ROG Ally handheld console via USB-C to give the wearer an up to 171-inch virtual battlefield for incredible immersion. This connection is fully optimized for plug-and-play with the Ally, so there's zero setup required. Users can still access full touchscreen controls on the Ally for effortless and intuitive control. The wearer can make the virtual screen larger or smaller, and farther or closer, with a press of button, thanks to the built-in spatial co-processing X1 chip. The ROG XREAL R1 weighs just 91 grams and is designed to deliver large-screen viewing experiences anywhere, even when on the move.

Mobvoi, a global leader in AI interaction and hardware, and Olares, the innovator behind the Personal AI Cloud, today announced a partnership designed to redefine the modern workflow. By integrating Mobvoi's TicNote Pods with the computational power of Olares One, the two companies are introducing a flexible ecosystem that offers users an unprecedented choice between subscription-based cloud services and private, local processing.

The partnership centers on the TicNote Pods, a device that has already garnered significant industry acclaim as the world's first 4G-enabled AI note-taking earbuds. Unlike traditional wearables that rely on a tethered smartphone, TicNote Pods operate autonomously. Whether in a boardroom, a lecture hall, or on a run, these earbuds capture high-fidelity audio and instant voice memos, ensuring that no critical information or sudden flash of inspiration is ever lost.

Arm (NASDAQ: ARM) published a letter to its shareholders containing results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended September 30, 2025. The infographic below offers the key highlights.

Here are what the results mean and how they were achieved:

• Surpassing $1 billion for the third consecutive quarter, as Arm reported second-quarter revenue of $1.14 billion, up 34% year-over-year. Revenue was above the high end of guidance, and non-GAAP EPS finished above the high end.
• Royalty revenue rose 21% year-over-year to $620 million, driven by the continued adoption of Arm technology with higher royalty rates per chip, such as Armv9 and Arm Compute Subsystems (CSS), and increased usage of Arm-based chips in data centers.
• Three new Arm CSS licenses signed in the quarter, one each in smartphones, tablet, and data centers, bringing the total to 19 licenses with 11 companies, with five customers already shipping CSS-based chips. Samsung will also leverage CSS for its Exynos family of chipsets, which means the top four Android phone vendors are now shipping CSS-powered devices.
  • In Q2, Arm launched the Lumex CSS platform, our most advanced smartphone platform to date, delivering up to 5x faster AI performance on a new generation of Arm C1 CPUs with Arm Scalable Matrix Extension 2 (SME2) and up to 3x the energy savings, alongside up to 2x AI and graphics performance through the integration with the new Arm Mali G1-Ultra GPU compared to the prior generations. The ecosystem is already embracing Lumex, with leading applications, such as Alipay, Gmail, and YouTube, accelerating on-device inference and real-time personalization, and partners, such as MediaTek, designing Lumex configurations into its next-generation chips for new flagship smartphones from Oppo and vivo.
  
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xMEMS Labs, the leader in solid-state MEMS audio and microthermal solutions, will unveil new AI smart glasses prototypes at its upcoming xMEMS Live Asia seminar series on September 16 in Taipei and September 18 in Shenzhen. Featuring Sycamore, the world's thinnest and lightest high-fidelity MEMS loudspeaker, and µCooling, the industry's first in-frame active cooling solution, these breakthroughs enable a new generation of slimmer, lighter, and more capable AI-powered eyewear.

As smart glasses rapidly evolve to include AI assistants, real-time translation, spatial navigation, and hands-free productivity tools, the demands on both audio fidelity and thermal performance are intensifying. xMEMS meets these needs head-on with two breakthrough technologies:

• Sycamore delivers crystal-clear, full-bandwidth audio in a 1.28 mm-thin package that's up to 70% smaller and 90% lighter than traditional coil speakers. Designed to disappear inside the frame, Sycamore enables natural conversational AI and immersive music playback in all-day wearable glasses.
• µCooling solves the heat buildup challenge created by on-device processors and displays. This solid-state fan-on-a-chip delivers localized, silent, vibration-free cooling from within the frame, reducing surface temperatures by up to 40% and improving thermal margins by up to 70%.

Cellid Inc., a developer of displays and spatial recognition engines for next-generation AR glasses today announced the successful development of a micro projector for AR glasses capable of projecting AR images with a wide field of view (FOV) of 60°. This was previously considered difficult to achieve with conventional off-the-shelf products.

Currently, the AR glasses market is in its early stages, with adoption driven by practical information display applications such as notifications, weather updates, translations, and integration with generative AI. In these use cases, small and lightweight devices are expected to support initial market growth, as they can provide sufficient user value even with relatively narrow viewing angles.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Xiaomi Corporation are celebrating 15 years of collaboration and have executed a multi-year agreement. The relationship between Qualcomm Technologies and Xiaomi has been pivotal in driving innovation across the technology industry and the companies are committed to delivering industry-leading products and solutions across various device categories globally.

"Qualcomm Technologies has always been one of Xiaomi's most trusted and vital partners, supporting our journey from a startup to a global technology leader. We look forward to continuing the next 15 years of our collaboration and leveraging Qualcomm's cutting-edge Snapdragon platforms and technologies to deliver even more innovative and high-quality products to our customers worldwide," said Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi.

According to a fresh Money Today SK news article, Samsung is expected to launch a next-generation Galaxy Ring model later this year—this tiny wearable device is touted to operate with a "dream battery" design. The South Korean giant's Electro-Mechanics division is reportedly tasked with the challenging development of "all-solid-state" batteries for all manner of ultraportable products. Yesterday's report suggests that Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Ring sequel—apparently scheduled for launch within Q4'25—will be driven by the Electro-Mechanics team's pioneering effort. The production of all-solid-state battery units is an expensive endeavor, so industry watchdogs have predicted tough retail conditions for the forthcoming "Galaxy Ring 2" rollout—the original unit was not exactly a "hot property" in terms of sales figures.

Money Today's inside sources reckon that the Electro-Mechanics branch will—eventually—fit all-solid-state battery designs inside new-gen earphones (aka Galaxy Buds) by Q4 2026, and very futuristic smartwatches by the end of 2027. Given cost considerations, larger all-solid-state solutions—potentially for usage in smartphones—are not in the pipeline. Around early February of this year, the development of Samsung's (inevitable) "Galaxy S26" mobile series was linked to alleged 6000+ mAh silicon-carbon battery units. The South Korean's smartphone engineering team is reportedly trying to play catch up with more advanced solutions, as devised by competitors in China. The status of Samsung's proprietary silicon-carbon prototype is the subject of much online debate, but certain insiders believe that employees are still working hard on the perfection of an ideal "battery formula."

On March 3, Longsys, a branded semiconductor memory enterprise, made its first-ever appearance at MWC 2025 in Barcelona. Under the theme "New Mode of Storage Empowering Global Mobility", it showcased a series of innovative storage products, attracting widespread attention.

PTM Business Model: Full-Stack Customization Service
The Product Technology Manufacturing (PTM) model was a major highlight, showcasing Longsys' full-stack customization capabilities—from in-house controller development and product design to rigorous testing and intelligent manufacturing.