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Thursday 9 October 2025
GSEO September revenue rises on seasonal demand; 4Q25 hinges on new device sales
Taiwan-based lens manufacturer Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) reported a consolidated revenue of NT$2.66 billion (approx. US$86.98 million) in September 2025, down NT$42.53 million...
Friday 3 October 2025
The Role of Digital Innovation in Shaping Online Entertainment Platforms
Digital innovations are detrimental to the growth of online entertainment platforms. The industry itself has seen an immense shift over the years, changing how people consume and...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Commentary: Tokyo Game Show 2025 turns business-minded; Taiwan eyes AI, VR
The 2025 Tokyo Game Show (TGS) set new records in both attendance and exhibition scale, marking a clear shift from a consumer showcase to a business-focused platform. Taiwanese gaming...
Tuesday 30 September 2025
Pimax micro OLED VR headsets promise record field of view, face shipping delays
Pimax has introduced three micro OLED VR headsets using its patented ConcaveView optical technology: the entry-level Dream Air SE, the mid-range Dream Air, and the flagship Crystal...
Monday 22 September 2025
Exclusive: ByteDance readies new AI glasses prototypes and waiting for Apple to heat up trend
The smart-glasses boom shows no signs of cooling, with market demand clearly established. Yet shipments have consistently fallen short of expectations, constrained by hardware limits...
Monday 22 September 2025
Meta pivots to AR and AI as VR growth stalls
Meta Platforms is doubling down on augmented reality (AR) displays with a new line of AI-powered glasses, even as its virtual reality (VR) headsets lose momentum. At the annual Meta...
Tuesday 9 September 2025
AI glasses and AR device market booms, but lacks momentum
Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and AI smart glasses have become hot topics recently, highlighting the growing interest in the optical industry. However, most developments...
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Taiwan's optical makers bet on AI wearables, but profits remain out of sight
A wave of AI-powered products—particularly smart glasses—is sweeping across the tech landscape, and Taiwan's optical component makers are rushing to stake their claim...
Monday 18 August 2025
Chipmakers bet on agentic AI to spark consumer demand for smart glasses after Ray-Ban success
Meta's success with its smart Ray-Ban glasses has ignited a wave of development in smart and AI-powered eyewear, offering fresh optimism for chipmakers who once banked on the metaverse...
Friday 15 August 2025
Smart glasses market heats up as optics players vie for early leadership
The smart glasses market is set to enter a critical year in 2025, with competition escalating among European, American, Chinese, and now Taiwanese companies. Taiwan's HTC Corporation...
Thursday 7 August 2025
HTC to launch first smart glasses as it bets on AI wearables to regain edge beyond phones and VR
HTC Corp. is expected to debut its next-generation VIVE device on August 14, following a teaser titled "SEE WHAT'S IN" released via the company's official VIVE social media channels...
Monday 23 June 2025
GSEO pivots to AI and optical sensing as smartphone growth stalls
Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO), a leading Taiwanese optical component manufacturer and a key supplier of camera lenses for Apple's iPhones, has long been looking beyond smartphones...
Monday 9 June 2025
Genius Electronic Optical sees 19.56% May revenue drop amid VR order slowdown
Genius Electronic Optical Co. reported consolidated revenue of NT$1.251 billion (US$41.75 million) for May 2025, marking a 32.55% decline from April's NT$1.854 billion and a 19.56%...
Monday 9 June 2025
HTC banks on AR/VR, trims assets for future bets
HTC Corp. announced its operational results for May 2025 on June 6, revealing a positive revenue growth trajectory supported by recent strategic asset restructuring and collaborations...
Monday 26 May 2025
Virtual reality and online poker: Creating immersive gaming experiences
VR is totally shaking up online poker, pulling players into virtual casinos where they can actually interact with others and feel like they're sitting at a real poker table VR's come...