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Thursday 30 July 2026
Kinko says Taiwan optics can cut AR glasses weight and cost for mainstream adoption
AR smart glasses are shaping up as the next revolutionary device after PCs, smartphones, and smartwatches, but the global optics supply chain still faces a major hurdle: making them...
Thursday 30 July 2026
Less hardware, smarter AI: how a Taiwan startup is making smart glasses weightless

A Taiwan startup says it has found a way to hide advanced eye-tracking technology inside what looks like an ordinary pair of glasses...

Tuesday 28 July 2026
Smart glasses ignite AI device battle as China nears 80% global brand share
Smart glasses are emerging as a major next-generation consumer device as breakthroughs in generative AI and large language models (LLMs) reshape the wearable market. Once constrained...
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Optics remain hardest technological hurdle for smart glasses, says Jorjin chairman
Jorjin Technology chairman Wen-lung Liang believes that smart glasses that combine AI with spatial computing are the next smartphone-killers, going beyond mere hardware upgrades to...
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Smart glasses with color displays could enter mass production by 2028
Taiwan's smart glasses supply chain urgently needs to break down technical silos and move first, according to industry executives speaking at a forum on July 24 on the outlook for...
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Taiwan urged to move beyond hardware role in AI glasses race
As global tech giants push into AR, VR, and spatial computing, Taiwan's chip and hardware strength could help it shape the next wave of AI glasses for users worldwide. But that opportunity...
Monday 27 July 2026
Apple reportedly delays smart glasses launch to late 2027 due to privacy risks
Apple plans to present its first smart glasses during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2027 before opening them for sale later in the year. This timeline has reportedly...
Saturday 25 July 2026
Qualcomm expands Galaxy AI partnership as Samsung adopts Snapdragon across new device lineup
Qualcomm is expanding the reach of its Snapdragon platform across Samsung Electronics' Galaxy ecosystem, with Samsung's latest foldable smartphones, smartwatches and next-generation...
Monday 20 July 2026
Smart glasses race enters new phase as AI ecosystems eclipse hardware specs
The global smart glasses market is entering a decisive new stage in the second half of 2026, with competition expanding well beyond Meta's early dominance. Industry attention is rapidly...
Wednesday 15 July 2026
EU carves out smart glasses and wearables from battery-removal rules, easing a barrier for Meta

The European Commission has exempted a swathe of connected consumer and industrial products from its rule requiring that portable batteries...

Tuesday 14 July 2026
Chinese AI glasses startups gain momentum, raising pressure on Taiwan's supply chain

The smart glasses market is developing rapidly, with brands adopting a more pragmatic approach to product design while placing greater emphasis...

Thursday 9 July 2026
Samsung Display reportedly scraps cheaper Apple XR panel as focus turns to AI smart glasses

The quiet death of a display program says more about where Apple is heading than any product launch: the company's ambition to sell...

Wednesday 8 July 2026
Winning the AI Glasses Race: Why Myopia Users and Optical Retailers Hold the Key to Mass Adoption
AI glasses are emerging as the next major access point for artificial intelligence, delivering a "see what you see, hear what you hear" experience through a familiar eyewear form factor...
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Kinko Optical sales jump 73% as smart glasses push takes shape
Kinko Optical reported June revenue of NT$430 million (approx. US$13.39 million) on July 7, up 5.89% from May and 73.31% from a year earlier.
Tuesday 30 June 2026
PlayNitride expects 2H26 to outperform 1H26, driven by displays and AI glasses
PlayNitride reported revenue of NT$238 million (approx. US$7.5 million) in the first five months of 2026, down 41% year-over-year. The microLED company said stronger custom design...