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 remain more hype than substantial progress. Industry insiders note that while AR and VR products are advancing, their market growth is slower compared to smart glasses, with unclear demand surges. Despite high buzz around smart glasses, challenges persist.

At IFA 2025, HKC group announced formally that it is entering the European market with its three brands – HKC, KOORUI, and ANTGAMER, each unveiling a signature product at the event. HKC G32M12Max is a 32-inch UHD Mini LED monitor featuring over 10,000 local dimming zones, 2100 nits peak brightness, and HDR1400 certification—well beyond mainstream competitors under 1,200 zones. With 240Hz refresh…

A number of offices under the US Department of Defense, defense industry companies, and civilian military research institutions have proposed key emerging technologies that the US should strengthen in response to ongoing military competition worldwide. Going ahead, these technologies will lay out new blueprints for the US’s national security, military operations, and strategy, and developments in the defense industry, and enhance the overall combat capabilities of the military’s C4I automated command systems.