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Your TV in 2035 will be wildly different — and it's not what you think
Artificial Intelligence | Smart Glasses | Wearable TechSmartphones | iPhones | Robots | Cars | TVs When I began covering the industry in 2014, plasma TV — once seen as the gold standard for picture quality — was on its way out. Taking its place was a new, much-ballyhooed display technology that was as expensive as it was impressive: OLED. In that very same year, I was regularly reviewing full-HD, 1080p TVs, but reviewing a 4K TV was something of a treat. My TV-testing lab was full of 3D glasses and curved screens. Over the following decade, I've watched OLED TVs get better than I ever thought possible — all while tumbling in price. 4K TVs have fully taken over every shelf, their ultra-high resolution no longer considered a premium. Not everything panned out. While a small, passionate contingent of fans still adore their aging 3D TVs, you'll have to search literal dustbins of history for replacement glasses and 3D Blu-rays. Curved TVs? Reduced to a punchline. When I look into the future of living-room entertainment, I'm reminded of the last ten years. Some of this stuff — like the proliferation of 4K TVs — seemed inevitable at the time. Others less so. In 2025, the landscape looks familiar. 8K TVs are very much here, but their future feels less certain. OLED TVs continue to evolve, but newer LED-based technologies are knocking at the door, and I'm told that their arrival will spell the end of OLED altogether. What can we learn about the future of TVs from the decade that preceded it? What is inevitable about TVs in 2035? Is anything inevitable? With the help from engineers, industry experts and brand ambassadors, I'm taking a peek into the living room of the future. With a little luck, I'm hoping not to see a single curved TV. We've been hearing about MicroLED TVs for a while now. Heck, having been to CES several times, I've seen MicroLED TVs up close and personal more times than I can count. This bleeding-edge display technology combines the perfect black levels and pixel-level dimming of OLED with the searing brightness of a souped-up LED TV. As the name suggests, these panels are powered by micro-sized LEDs that are much smaller than those of the best Mini-LED TVs on the market. 'MicroLED is a more attractive technology than OLED because it combines the best aspects of self-emissive displays with superior performance characteristics and longevity.' Best of all, MicroLED TVs aren't susceptible to burn-in, a dreaded outcome in which an OLED TV's delicate display is imprinted with ghostly images of pictures past. Burn-in (or the looming threat of burn-in) was plasma's primary cause of death. And, for all of OLED's tremendous success over the years, burn-in remains a concern for many TV-shoppers. I reached out to David Gold, President of Hisense Americas & Hisense USA, to ask about the brand's own MicroLED TV — and why the tech could be coming for OLED. 'MicroLED is a more attractive technology than OLED," says Gold, "Because it combines the best aspects of self-emissive displays with superior performance characteristics and longevity. 'While OLED may offer deep blacks and infinite contrast via self-emissive pixels, it relies on organic materials that can degrade over time, leading to potential burn-in or image retention issues and limitations in peak brightness. MicroLED, on the other hand, uses inorganic LEDs, making it immune to burn-in, incredibly durable, and capable of achieving far higher peak brightness levels – up to 10,000 nits in our top-of-the-line MX model.' Having seen this model in person, I can personally attest that yes, it's really bright. So, from top to bottom, MicroLED sounds like the bee's knees. It's brighter than traditional OLED displays, it seems to be more durable over time, and most importantly, it's got a whizz-bang, easily marketable name. As it turns out, a MicroLED TV is incredibly expensive to manufacture, and no one is too keen on manufacturing a MicroLED TV at a size point that you or I would consider, well … rational. In addition to Hisense's gorgeous MicroLED TV, every other MicroLED TV I've seen has been staggeringly large, too. TCL's MicroLED TV — the X11H Max — measures in at 163 inches. Samsung's latest MicroLED TV is 114 inches. At well over $100,000 for these larger-than-life models, current MicroLED displays are better suited for retail spaces than they are living rooms. RGB technology harnesses thousands of optical lenses that contain distinct red, green and blue LEDs, allowing the TV to independently dim small, color-controlled clusters. The result is better brightness, better color volume and less blooming. In late 2023, the MicroLED Industry Association released a report stating that widespread adoption of MicroLED TVs was unlikely to happen before the early 2030s. But that doesn't mean some brands aren't trying to bridge the gap. Hisense recently unveiled a new type of Mini-LED display technology that, in many ways, feels like a spiritual precursor to a fully commercialized MicroLED TV. The 116UX TriChroma — which made its debut at CES 2025 — leverages an all-new type of Mini-LED technology that Hisense refers to as RGB Local Dimming. In short, its display harnesses thousands of optical lenses that contain distinct red, green and blue LEDs, allowing the TV to independently dim small, color-controlled clusters. The benefits are promising: better brightness, better color volume and less blooming. 'We absolutely see the 116UX TriChroma with RGB Local Dimming as a critical stepping stone,' says Gold, when asked about the direction Hisense is headed. 'While scaling such advanced backlighting down to more popular screen sizes presents significant engineering and cost challenges due to the intricate integration of thousands of precise LEDs, Hisense is actively working on these solutions.' 'Our goal is to systematically introduce MicroLED to the consumer market in varying sizes and price points, ensuring that this ultimate display technology eventually reaches a wider audience." Samsung, too, is developing a similar technology — the brand's first-ever RGB MicroLED TV hit the scene at the same time as Hisense's 116UX TriChroma stunner, and while Samsung is being more tight-lipped about the ins and outs of its hardware, it seems to be similar to Hisense's TriChroma TV in its approach. Still, despite its name, Samsung's RGB MicroLED TV shouldn't be confused with true MicroLED technology. MicroLED backlights are present, but the TV lacks self-emissive pixels. Both Hisense and Samsung's TVs are very much intended to be the connective tissue between today's best Mini-LED TVs and the true MicroLED TVs of tomorrow. They're slated to be released later this year, and you can expect them to cost a lot. Such is the price of taking a swing at OLED. 'Our goal is to systematically introduce MicroLED to the consumer market in varying sizes and price points, ensuring that this ultimate display technology eventually reaches a wider audience,' says Gold. This year, Samsung and Sony are sticking to their guns with quantum dot-equipped OLED displays, iterating on a successful (albeit relatively new) formula: combining self-emissive displays with color-boosting nanocrystals. LG OLEDs, on the other hand, are evolving quicker than even I can keep up with. At CES this year, the world leader in OLED TVs announced that its flagship OLED series — the LG G5 — would be shedding its brightness-enhancing Micro Lens Array (MLA) technology, which had previously helped it keep up with the brighter, punchier QD-OLEDs from Samsung and Sony. I reached out to LG Display last month to get the inside scoop on its all-new, four-stack OLED design, which is officially referred to as a 4th-Generation RGB Tandem OLED. LG's oft-praised MLA technology had just entered the scene a few years prior — and now the brand was casting it off completely in its flagship OLED? 'We were looking to improve OLED's already outstanding picture quality, in line with our stated goal to continue its technological evolution,' remarks a representative from LG Display. Despite owning over 50% of the global OLED TV share in 2024, despite the perennial accolades heaped onto its B, C and G Series OLEDs, one gets the impression that LG's quest to improve its OLED TVs will never be done. I asked LG Display about this shared goal, and whether or not it sees the gap between LCD/LED and OLED shrinking: 'Since this difference is structural, it is difficult for other displays to completely close the picture quality gap with OLED — even with technologies like RGB Mini-LED applied ... [and] it's highly likely that the gap will widen even further in the future.' 'Even if a new self-emissive display technology other than OLED emerges, it will not be easy to catch up quickly with the accumulated picture quality-related technological expertise behind OLED.' And what about true MicroLED — a rival with many of the same built-in benefits as OLED? 'Even if a new self-emissive display technology other than OLED emerges, it will not be easy to catch up quickly with the accumulated picture quality-related technological expertise behind OLED.' It wasn't long after the arrival of LG Display's RGB Tandem OLED that I was already reading a press release about the manufacturer's latest innovation: the successful commercialization of a so-called 'dream OLED,' which taps blue phosphorescence for a more energy-efficient, longer-lasting display. Otherwise known as Hybrid Tandem OLED, LG Display has every intention of scaling its smaller-sized prototypes up to living room-sized models sometime in the next few years: 'We will keep developing materials and element structures that allow each individual stack to deliver maximum performance. Fourth-generation OLED will serve as the core foundation for the development of these next-generation technologies.' A pretty reliable joke I was able to tell for years, whether breaking the ice at a party or elbow-nudging at trade shows, was to remark upon how soon we'd all have to replace our 4K TVs with 8K models. That's the tech industry, for ya! That day ultimately never came, obviously, but will it arrive in the future? Samsung thinks it will, but industry analysts are skeptical. I recently spoke with Rick Kowalski, who oversees industry forecasting efforts at the Consumer Technology Association. As Senior Director of Business Intelligence at CTA, Rick has had a front-row seat to 8K's turbulent journey. "In recent years we've seen TV manufacturers de-emphasizing 8K," Kowalski says. "It's not to say that 8K will never emerge, but for the time being, TV-makers are more focused on squeezing everything they can out of 4K displays, and we'll see improvements there [with 4K] over the next ten years." It's true that there's still plenty of room for 4K TVs to improve, but beyond the displays themselves, Rick touches on what might be 8K's biggest hurdle: content availability. "There's not a big push for 8K content anytime soon,' he says. "It's not to say that 8K will never emerge, but for the time being, TV-makers are more focused on squeezing everything they can out of 4K displays." And this is the rub. When Sony quietly confirmed the discontinuation of its only 8K TV — the Z9K — I had this to say on the matter: 'Without 8K content, no one wants to splash out on a pricey 8K TV. Since very few people own 8K TVs, content creators have little reason to produce 8K content.' From where we're sitting in 2025, it seems like a tall order for everyone involved in the creation and distribution of content to invest all at once in the infrastructure needed to deliver 8K content. It affects everything from broadcast equipment to internet bandwidth. It's not surprising, either, considering how relatively little 4K content most of us actually watch. Sure, the latest, high-budget streaming shows are available in 4K HDR — titles like 'Andor' and 'The Bear.' And, if you splurge on upgraded subscriptions for cable-cutting services like YouTube TV and Fubo, you might enjoy a 4K sports broadcast every now and then. Nearly everything else — from cable to over-the-air broadcasts — is upscaled to your 4K TV's native resolution. On an 8K display, this content would have to be upscaled to an even higher amount of pixels. And, in this scenario, there's a chance it would look even worse to the average viewer watching on a 65-inch 8K TV from a normal viewing distance. 8K isn't DOA, but for the next few years, 4K will continue to be the de facto resolution. TVs aren't the only way we watch content these days. There's our phones, tablets, monitors, and now, VR headsets need to be taken into consideration, too. It's the latter that could hold a lot of promise for high-resolution video. 'On other screen technologies,' Kowalski says, 'like if you're looking at [a virtual reality headset], you really do want higher pixel counts and more pixel density, because you have something that's so close to the eye, and you're trying to cover a [bigger] field of vision.' I've watched my colleagues cover virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) for as long as I've been a tech journalist, and while many of these industry developments have come and go without capturing my interest, one application excites me to no end: watching stuff on a 'huge,' virtual movie screen. Imagine a world where TVs aren't even necessary. Imagine a time when you can throw on a headset and watch whatever you want at whatever size feels comfortable to you. That's exactly what happened with our Global Editor in Chief, Mark Spoonauer, when he watched 'Oppenheimer' on a simulated, 100-foot screen — courtesy of the Apple Vision Pro: 'I wondered if I would ever need to go to the movies again. And then I let my 16-year-old son take a turn in the Vision Pro and he got lost in the film, too." As nice as the experience sounds, it was a novelty — one that wore off quickly. "We ultimately decided to watch it together on a plain-old 65-inch Samsung QLED TV. And I have to say I was disappointed — not in the movie but the presentation.' So what happened? VR just doesn't provide the same social experience as watching a movie in the same room as someone else. It can be used to help connect you with people long distance, but the hardware puts a barrier between you and the people you want to watch with. That's not an opinion everyone shares, however. 'Are [VR headsets] butting heads with communal experiences? I'd argue that they're not. I think they're adding new use cases and viewing experiences on top of what we already have. In the case of the Vision Pro and spatial computing … it's really just opening up a new avenue for tech.' In 2035, I expect that VR developers will have made great strides in this area. I'm hoping they'll have figured out how to make headsets lighter, more user-friendly and innocuous enough that it's feasible for everyone to be wearing one without feeling isolated from one another. Of course, when you talk about future technology, you have to talk about AI... In 2025, just about every major TV brand is leveraging AI in some capacity — TV manufacturers included. At LG, fourth-generation OLED has a further refined and upgraded AI algorithm that "delivers real-time picture quality enhancement, reflecting the actual viewing experience of customers.' We're already seeing the fruits of this labor on LG TVs: The newest version of webOS — the software suite found in all LG smart TVs — arrived with AI-driven recommendations for movies and shows based on what it gleans from a user's taste. LG's AI Chatbot, also included in webOS this year, leverages Large Language Models (LLMs) to serve as a guide to various TV features, troubleshooting and more. And, while I remain skeptical about most people's eagerness to talk to their TV, Kowalski seems to think this will be AI's primary application in TVs as we look ahead to 2035. 'The types of AI we've been doing for several years now, prior to Large Language Models, is more of a machine-learning process that helps improve picture quality. I expect that to continue, [but] more visibly, I expect AI to take the form of intelligent assistance that you can converse with about what show to watch." "I expect AI to take the form of intelligent assistance that you can converse with about what show to watch." Interestingly, this is a much more restrained forecast than what TV brands would have you believe based on how they talk about not just the future of AI, but the present-day reality, too. No TV brand has boosted AI integration this year more than Samsung, whose Vision AI features include AI-generated wallpaper, live language translation and a proposed feature that is said to generate recipe ideas based on any given food that happens to be on the screen. Unfortunately, based on first-hand experience, I can tell you that Samsung's AI-generated wallpaper induced a joyless shrug, and as of March 2025, both the live translation feature and recipe tool weren't yet available. Broadly speaking, I'm not sure if I'd ever have much of a use for features like this. I'm an enthusiastic home cook who's more likely to be inspired by a cookbook than an episode of 'The Bear.' I don't need digital wallpaper, as I turn my TV off when I'm not actively watching it. When pondering this stuff, I try to remind myself that there's an entire world of people out there who might feel differently. I try to keep in mind that my viewing habits are especially distinct, given my line of work. But TV manufacturers need to win over people like me, if not me exactly, on AI as a transformative technology for TVs. If, collectively, we don't use the technology or outright turn it off when we buy a new TV, those features will likely fade away. Whether or not we still talk about AI as a transformative technology for TVs in 2035 depends entirely on how all of us feel about it — not just as a chat partner or a personal recommendation machine, but as a disruptor of the economy and the environment, too. It's this coalescence of technology, business, culture and innovation that make the future so hard to predict. While I can't definitively tell you what your living room will look like in 2035, I remain optimistic that TV-makers can make our living rooms better with the help of AI, even if it does so in a not-so-flashy way. Nevertheless, it's hard to forget the image of my office in 2015, inundated with curved, 3D TVs and the promises of a future that never came to pass. • Artificial Intelligence • Smart Glasses• Wearable Tech• Smartphones • iPhones• Robots• Cars• TVs
Business Wire
25-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Comprehensive Profiles of 180+ Leading Companies Across the XR Ecosystem
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "The Global Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality Market 2026-2036" report has been added to offering. The Global Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality Market 2026-2036 represents the most comprehensive analysis of the rapidly evolving extended reality (XR) ecosystem, delivering critical insights into market dynamics, technological innovations, and strategic opportunities shaping the future of spatial computing. This authoritative 487-page report provides unprecedented depth in analyzing the convergence of VR, AR, and MR technologies, examining how artificial intelligence integration, advanced display systems, and breakthrough optics are driving the next generation of immersive experiences across consumer and enterprise markets. The global Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality (VR/AR/MR) market stands at a pivotal inflection point, driven by unprecedented technological convergence and the integration of artificial intelligence that is reshaping the entire extended reality (XR) landscape. AR is poised to become the next major consumer electronics platform, with the eyewear market expected to reach 15MU by 2030, over 85% featuring displays, while the broader XR ecosystem is experiencing fundamental shifts that promise to unlock mainstream adoption across consumer and enterprise segments. The most significant transformation occurring in 2025 centers on the convergence of AR technology with large language models (LLMs), positioning AR glasses as AI interfaces, hardware front-ends for large language models. This integration represents a paradigm shift from standalone computing devices to contextually-aware, AI-powered interfaces that can understand and respond to real-world environments in real-time. Major technology giants are investing heavily in this convergence, recognizing that the combination of spatial computing and generative AI will create entirely new categories of user experiences and applications. The display technology landscape is undergoing radical innovation, with MicroLED emerging as the long-term solution for AR applications despite current manufacturing challenges. While OLED-on-silicon dominates near-term implementations, MicroLED displays, expected to become the display standard for AR, are still under development by players such as JBD, Aledia, and Porotech. Simultaneously, waveguide optics are achieving breakthrough efficiency improvements, addressing one of AR's most persistent technical bottlenecks. The geographic distribution of innovation and market development is increasingly influenced by geopolitical factors. Regional access to AI services and ongoing geopolitical trade tensions will further influence market dynamics, with the United States and China emerging as the dominant forces in both AI development and XR hardware manufacturing. The current innovation landscape is characterized by a dynamic interplay between established technology giants and specialized startups. Multiple approaches are being explored simultaneously, including innovations in tracking (e.g., NILT, Prophesee, AdHawk) and waveguide optics (e.g., Dispelix, Inkron, Schott). This diversity of approaches reflects the experimental nature of the market, where this dynamic and fast-evolving innovation landscape is largely sustained by Meta's significant financial investments, which serve as a catalyst for a broad range of technological ventures, though only a select few are likely to make it to the consumer market. The next decade will witness fundamental changes in form factors and user experiences. As AR glasses become more compact, lightweight, and ergonomic, the demands on sensing and computing components will grow more intense. This is driving development of ultra-specialized components including ultra-low-power MEMS, event-based imaging sensors, and efficient edge AI processing capabilities. The market's evolution toward mainstream adoption will be determined by overcoming current constraints in power efficiency, form factor, and cost. While VR remains largely anchored in gaming and professional applications, AR is pivoting toward consumer-facing use cases, driven by both technological progress and fashion-oriented adoption. Looking toward 2030 and beyond, the XR market is positioned to become a fundamental computing platform, with AR devices potentially replacing smartphones as the primary interface for digital interactions. The successful convergence of AI, advanced displays, efficient optics, and sophisticated sensing technologies will determine which companies and regions lead this transformation, making the next five years critical for establishing long-term market leadership in what promises to be one of technology's most significant platform shifts. As the XR market approaches a pivotal inflection point, this report delivers essential intelligence for technology leaders, investors, component suppliers, and enterprise decision-makers navigating this transformative landscape. With AR eyewear markets projected to reach 15 million units by 2030 and AI-powered interfaces revolutionizing user interactions, understanding the complex interplay of technologies, market forces, and competitive dynamics has never been more critical for strategic success. Report contents include: Market Intelligence & Forecasting Comprehensive 10-year market forecasts (2026-2036) with granular revenue and unit shipment projections across VR, AR, and MR segments Total Addressable Market (TAM) and Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) analysis with technology-specific growth trajectories Regional market analysis covering North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, China, and emerging markets Average selling price (ASP) evolution and price elasticity analysis Enterprise vs. consumer market segmentation with adoption pattern analysis Technology adoption curves and migration patterns across display, processing, and optical systems Latest Technology Innovations & Breakthroughs AI-powered AR interfaces and Large Language Model (LLM) integration transforming user experiences Advanced MicroLED display developments with manufacturing scalability analysis Next-generation waveguide optics innovations driving form factor improvements Ultra-low power processing solutions enabling all-day wearable computing Enhanced eye tracking and foveated rendering technologies Revolutionary haptic feedback systems and spatial computing advancements Deep-Dive Technology Analysis Comprehensive display technology evaluation including LCD, OLED, MicroLED, LCoS, DLP, and laser beam scanning Optical systems analysis covering waveguide technologies, birdbath combiners, and emerging concepts Processing platform evolution from mobile chipsets to dedicated XR silicon and edge computing integration Advanced sensing and tracking technologies including SLAM, computer vision, and biometric integration Audio systems, haptic technologies, and power management solutions Application Markets & Use Cases Gaming and entertainment market evolution with social platform integration Enterprise and industrial applications including training, remote collaboration, and quality control Healthcare and medical applications spanning surgical planning, therapy, and medical education Education sector transformation with K-12, higher education, and professional training programs Retail and e-commerce integration with virtual try-on and immersive shopping experiences Competitive Landscape & Strategic Analysis Market leadership analysis of major players including Meta, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and ByteDance Regional competitive dynamics across US, Chinese, European, Japanese, and Korean markets Supply chain ecosystem mapping from component suppliers to contract manufacturers Investment trends, funding analysis, and partnership strategies Technology roadmaps and strategic positioning for market participants Market Challenges & Opportunities Technical limitations analysis including display constraints, power efficiency, and form factor challenges Market adoption barriers including pricing, content availability, and user experience factors Regulatory landscape covering privacy, safety, and emerging policy frameworks Future outlook scenarios with optimistic, conservative, and disruptive technology impact assessments Market Overview and Key Findings Technology Convergence: AR, VR, and MR Market Dynamics Market Size and Growth Projections 2026-2036 Regional Market Analysis and Opportunities Key Market Drivers and Adoption Barriers Competitive Landscape Overview Investment Trends and Funding Analysis Technology Roadmap and Future Outlook The report features comprehensive profiles of 181 leading companies across the XR ecosystem 3D Micromac AAC ACW AddOptics AdHawk AGC Aledia Amazon Ambarella ams OSRAM Apple Applied Materials ArborXR Asia Optical ASML AUO Avegant Basemark bHaptics Blippar BOE Bosch Brillant Labs Brillnics ByteDance Cambridge Mechatronics Cellid Cirrus Logic Coherent Critical Manufacturing Dassault Systemes Delo Dexta Robotics DigiLens Diodes Incorporated Dispelix Distance Technologies eMagin Emteq Labs Engo Eulitha Even Realities Gauzy Goertek Google HaptX Himax Hoya HOLOGATE Hololight HTC Huawei Infineon ImmersiveTouch Infinite Reality Inkron Innolux Innovision IQE Jabil Jade Bird Display JDI JigSpace Knowles Kura Technologies Lenovo LetinAR LightTrans Lumens Lumileds Luminous XR Luminit Lumus Luxexcel Luxshare Lynx Magic Leap Medivis Meizu MEMSensing Meta Micledi Micro Resist Technology Micron MICROOLED Microsoft MindMaze Mojo Vision Morphotonics Moxtek Murata Myrias Nano Scribe Nextech3D Niantic Nokia NS Nanotech Nuvoton Nvidia For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. 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Tom's Guide
23-07-2025
- Tom's Guide
Samsung MicroLED TVs could be in stores by the end of next year — here's what we know
Samsung is gearing up to bring MicroLED TVs into the mainstream with much cheaper models and easier installation, according to a new report by SamMobile. This report highlights information provided directly from Samsung, noting that it's about to tease some of these newer, smaller MicroLED models at IFA Berlin in September. These TVs could even officially go on sale as early as CES 2026 in January, but that's unconfirmed at this time. Tom's Guide has reached out for clarification on when and if more manageable Samsung MicroLED TVs are set to arrive and we'll update this story if and when we hear back. MicroLED TVs aren't dead after all, it seems. Their resurgence comes at an interesting time, but it does seem plausible given the many signs. Samsung's largely been the biggest player in the MicroLED TV realm. Last year Samsung expanded its MicroLED TV lineup to include (you guessed it) smaller sizes. However, right now, the smallest MicroLED TV you can buy from Samsung is the 89-inch (and $100,000) MS1, which requires professional mounting and installation. That's because it's made up of many smaller MicroLED screens, much like Samsung's The Wall, which debuted back in 2021. Now, it seems, Samsung wants to make MicroLED TVs smaller and easier to install with mounts and VESA wall configurations. At CES 2025, Samsung showed off a new 98-inch 8K RGB MicroLED TV. In their reporting of the new design, which was shown off behind closed doors at the "Samsung First Look" event, TechRadar was told that Samsung "hopes to launch a 4K version in the second half of 2025," citing that "it may come in smaller sizes." Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. This bodes well for the potential of smaller and cheaper MicroLED TVs on the near horizon. Samsung isn't alone in its efforts to popularize MicroLED technology, as Hisense also revealed its own 136-inch MicroLED TV in our exclusive first look earlier this year. To be clear, MicroLED TVs will most likely still have an exorbitant price attached to them, so don't throw out your OLED TV just yet.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kopin Corporation Draws Interest Amid Governance Changes and Bullish Outlook
Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ:KOPN) is one of the . The company increases authorized shares at the annual meeting amid the CFO's retirement and a reiterated Buy rating for the stock. A team of engineers analyzing electronic components in a modern laboratory. Based in Massachusetts, Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ:KOPN) designs and manufactures high-performance microdisplays and optical systems. The company's client base comprises defense, enterprise, industrial, medical, and consumer applications sectors. Its product lineup includes AMLCD, LCOS, MicroLED, OLED microdisplays, along with complete headset modules and ASIC-driven vision systems. On May 29, 2025, the company announced the retirement of Chief Financial Officer, Rich Sneider. However, as no replacement for the role has been found yet, the company also stated that Sneider will hold on to the position till then. Following the retirement announcement, Lake Street maintained a Buy rating on the stock on June 10, 2025. The price target has been set at $2.50. Additionally, on June 26, 2025, in the Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the company gained the approval of the shareholders to increase the number of authorized shares of the Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ:KOPN)'s common stock from 200 million to 275 million, potentially bringing a change to its operational capacity and governance structure. While the low price of $1.53 brings attractiveness to the penny stock, the notably high beta of 2.85 is alarming and must be considered before engaging in the stock purchase. While we acknowledge the potential of KOPN as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 10 Low Risk Dividend Paying Stocks for June 2025 and Disclosure. None.
Mint
03-07-2025
- Mint
Smart TVs for Gaming in 2025: OLED vs QLED vs Mini-LED
Gaming on a smart TV in 2025 isn't just about plugging in your console and hitting play. Picture quality now plays a defining role in how immersive, responsive, and competitive your experience feels, especially with next-gen titles pushing the limits of hardware. If you're serious about upgrading your setup, here's what you need to know beyond just screen size and resolution. OLED, QLED, Mini-LED, and MicroLED dominate the 2025 gaming TV space. OLED offers deep blacks and near-instant response times. Great for dark, atmospheric games. offers deep blacks and near-instant response times. Great for dark, atmospheric games. QLED delivers punchy colours and higher brightness, often at lower prices. delivers punchy colours and higher brightness, often at lower prices. Mini-LED bridges the gap, combining contrast and clarity with better peak brightness. bridges the gap, combining contrast and clarity with better peak brightness. MicroLED, still niche, brings the best of both but at a premium. Add to that AI upscaling (like Samsung's Vision AI or LG's AI Picture Pro) and frame interpolation, and even older titles or 1080p streams look sharper and smoother. Esports and FPS games demand high refresh rates (120Hz or more), ultra-low input lag, and clear motion. OLEDs with 144Hz panels and native low latency modes dominate here. Just steer clear of TVs with aggressive motion smoothing, as it adds lag. Open-world RPGs like Starfield or Elden Ring shine on OLED and high-end Mini-LED TVs, where deep blacks, nuanced colours, and HDR depth elevate the whole experience. AI upscaling helps too, enhancing fine world textures. Casual and indie games don't need bleeding-edge specs. A mid-range QLED or LED with decent HDR and a 60–120Hz refresh rate works fine. These TVs, especially with good AI upscalers, give life to stylized or 2D games without overspending. For all types, strong HDR performance boosts story-driven titles by adding depth and realism to cutscenes and in-game environments. Yes, if you pick right. Look for: Input lag under 10ms HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K at 120Hz VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) for smoother performance Some newer smart TVs also offer cloud gaming integrations, like Samsung's Gaming Hub or Google TV's support for Nvidia GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. But older or budget models often miss these features, leading to stutters and inconsistent frame pacing. OLED or Mini-LED for visual clarity and HDR depth HDMI 2.1 for current and next-gen console compatibility AI picture engines for enhanced upscaling Dedicated gaming modes with VRR and ALLM Avoid these: TVs with motion interpolation turned on by default because it kills input responsiveness Old LED panels with weak local dimming and slow response times Budget TVs hyped with "gaming-ready" labels but lacking HDMI 2.1 or decent refresh rates Pick based on your platform, a cloud gaming user has different needs than a PS5 player. Match screen size to your space and check brightness levels if you game in well-lit rooms. Prioritize local warranty and service, especially for high-end OLEDs. Don't fall for branding, as sometimes a ₹ 60K QLED outperforms a ₹ 90K budget OLED for the kind of gaming you do.
