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2025.06.18

13:22

IDC: Global smart glasses market shipments in the first quarter of 2025 will reach 1.487 million units, a year-on-year increase of 82.3%

According to the latest report released by International Data Corporation (IDC) on June 18, the global smart eyewear market shipments in the first quarter of 2025 reached 1.487 million units, a year-on-year increase of 82.3%. Among them, the global audio and audio shooting glasses market shipments reached 831,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 219.5%; the AR/VR market shipments reached 656,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 18.1%. Meta is still the main player in the smart eyewear market worldwide. In addition to the US market, it has also begun to focus on the Western European market.

11:51

IDC: Global smart glasses market shipments reached 1.487 million units in the first quarter, up 82.3% year-on-year

According to the latest report released by International Data Corporation (IDC), the global smart glasses market shipments in the first quarter of 2025 reached 1.487 million units, a year-on-year increase of 82.3%. Among them, the global audio and audio shooting glasses market shipments reached 831,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 219.5%; the AR/VR market shipments reached 656,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 18.1%.

2025.06.17

16:48

Hepalink: Enoxaparin Sodium Injection Receives New Manufacturer Approval from EMA

Hepalink announced that the company recently received an approval notice from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) regarding the addition of a manufacturer of enoxaparin sodium injection. The drug involved in the approval is enoxaparin sodium injection, with the trade name Inhixa, and the dosage form is injection, with specifications including 20mg/0.2ml, 40mg/0.4ml, 60mg/0.6ml, 80mg/0.8ml, 100mg/1ml, 120mg/0.8ml, 150mg/1ml. The new manufacturer is Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd., and the production site is located at No. 1 Rongtian Road, Kengzi Street, Pingshan District, Shenzhen, China, with an approval number of EMA/VR/262,500. This approval will provide the company with more sufficient production capacity guarantee for further promoting the internationalization strategy of preparations and effectively improve the company's market competitiveness.

2025.06.11

07:32

Huatai Securities: Sports camera and panoramic camera industries are booming, and Chinese manufacturers are rising rapidly

Huatai Securities Research Report stated that with the rise of outdoor sports, the rapid growth of social media content, and the gradual maturity of VR/AR, sports cameras and panoramic cameras, as key devices for capturing and sharing dynamic moments and immersive experiences, are gradually changing from niche imaging devices for extreme sports players to "breaking the circle" and becoming creative productivity tools for outdoor sports enthusiasts and short video users. The "new consumption" attribute is significant, and the industry is in a rapid growth stage. Inspur, GoPro, and DJI are the three core players. Looking to the future, "all-round" personal imaging equipment may be the development direction, and the core of competition in the industry is shifting from hardware parameters to multi-dimensional competition such as AI, software ecology, and differentiated innovation capabilities.

2025.06.06

10:37

Cainiao continues to deploy logistics + AI and joins hands with China Eastern Airlines to build the world's first smart hangar

China Eastern Airlines Technology Co., Ltd. and Cainiao Group jointly created an overall solution for smart maintenance. The project uses AI technology to identify aircraft damage and predict potential failures in advance through data mining. In addition, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies are used to train and guide maintenance personnel to improve maintenance efficiency and accuracy. The project has been completed in two phases. The first phase is the Qingpu Training Center (R&D Center) and the second phase is the Hongqiao Maintenance Base Project.

2025.06.04

06:41

Meta is reportedly focusing on developing an "ultra-thin, open head-mounted display"

Meta is reported to have adjusted its development plan: it plans to cut off the upgrade project of VR products on sale and accelerate the launch of an "ultra-thin open head display" by the end of next year. According to overseas technology media citing multiple insiders, the two alternative options for upgrading the VR glasses Quest 4, "Pismo Low" and "Pismo High", have been cancelled, so Meta's next Quest head display with a traditional design will not be available until at least 2027. At the end of last year, Meta also confirmed that an alternative project for the high-end VR headset Quest Pro 2 was cut. At the same time, Meta is accelerating the development of an ultra-thin open head display code-named "Puffin", with the goal of releasing it before the end of 2026. In terms of form, this device will be connected to an independent computing module and battery via a cable. People familiar with the matter said that Meta is exploring display system solutions at different price points for this product, and the final mass production version has not yet been determined.

2025.05.30

01:59

Meta and Anduril partner to develop AI military products

Meta Platforms is working with U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries to develop new products for the U.S. military, including an AI-powered helmet with virtual and augmented reality capabilities. Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey also co-founded Oculus VR and sold the company to Meta.

2025.05.29

18:17

Boston Scientific exits global heart valve business as regulatory challenges mount

US medical device company Boston Scientific announced its withdrawal from the heart valve business worldwide, citing increasing challenges in regulatory approvals in various countries. Boston Scientific's transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) heart valve ACURATE neo2 was approved in China last year. Industry insiders said that Boston Scientific's TAVR product failed to achieve the main goal of being non-inferior to other TAVR device products on the market. Boston Scientific said that the resources required to meet regulatory approval requirements prevented the company from further investment. With Boston Scientific's withdrawal from the market, the only major foreign companies competing in the TAVR market in China are Edwards Lifesciences and Medtronic; while domestic manufacturers occupy a larger market share.

11:41

Boston Scientific exits global heart valve business

Reporters learned that Boston Scientific has announced that it will stop selling its transcatheter aortic valve (TAVR) products worldwide because regulators in various countries have stricter requirements for new clinical trial data after the product is launched. Just last month, Boston Scientific's TAVR valve was launched in China.

2025.05.27

14:21

China's 6th generation new semiconductor display device production line is in full mass production

On the 26th, the 6th generation new semiconductor display device production line built by BOE Technology Group was put into full mass production in Beijing. This marks another breakthrough in China's high-end display field, injecting strong momentum into the development of the semiconductor display industry. As one of the most technologically advanced LCD production bases in the world, BOE's 6th generation new semiconductor display device production line has a total investment of 29 billion yuan, covers an area of 420,000 square meters, and has a designed monthly production capacity of 50,000 pieces. According to reports, the production line mainly focuses on the research and development and production of high-end products such as VR display panels, small and medium-sized high-value-added IT display panels, and automotive display panels. Many products have completed customer sample delivery and are advancing delivery.

2025.05.26

20:53

Wavelength Optoelectronics: The main decoration of the micro-nano optical laboratory and the introduction of some experimental equipment have been completed

When Wavelength Optoelectronics was recently interviewed by an institution, it stated that it has completed the main decoration of the micro-nano optical laboratory and the introduction of some experimental equipment, and has planned the research and development of sub-wavelength structural optical elements (such as superlenses and metasurface devices). The application scenarios include semiconductor optics, photovoltaics and new energy, AR/VR, infrared and other fields.

17:35

BOE's 6th generation new semiconductor display device production line enters full mass production

On May 26, BOE successfully held a mass production delivery event with the theme of "Screens to the Future, Intelligent Displays without Boundaries", opening a new chapter in the transition of the 6th generation of new semiconductor display device production lines from construction to operation, marking a leap forward in BOE's high-end display fields such as LTPO, LTPS, and Mini LED. At the delivery event, BOE demonstrated 2.24-inch 1500PPI and 2.24-inch 1700PPI VR display modules that are ready for mass production, 16-inch 240Hz gaming laptop screens (resolution 2560×1600, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut), and 14.6-inch narrow-frame high-end in-vehicle central control screens and other products, fully meeting the needs of the "metaverse", high-end consumer electronics, smart travel and other fields.

2025.05.19

14:06

VR glasses immerse in cave details + service platform upgrades the experience of visiting the new Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes

The world cultural heritage Mogao Grottoes ushered in the summer tourist peak season, with the number of booked tourists increasing significantly compared with the same period in 2024. The Dunhuang Research Institute launched the emergency visiting mode in advance and introduced a series of service measures to meet the tourists' visiting needs. In addition to the must-see routes of watching digital movies and visiting physical caves in the cave area, the Mogao Grottoes Scenic Area further enriches the cultural and tourism experience. In the "Searching for Dunhuang" digital exhibition hall, visitors can put on VR glasses and immerse themselves in Cave 285 of the Mogao Grottoes, exploring the details of the cave in 360 degrees. At the Dunhuang Grottoes Cultural Relics Protection Research and Exhibition Center, eight 1:1 replica caves can satisfy tourists who have not seen enough of the physical caves.

2025.05.17

12:33

Tianjin: Strengthening the research and development of core algorithm technology

The General Office of the Tianjin Municipal People's Government issued the "Tianjin Action Plan for Promoting the Innovation and Development of Artificial Intelligence (2025-2027)". It proposes to strengthen the research and development of core algorithm technologies. Promote cutting-edge basic theoretical research, support basic algorithm research such as natural language processing, machine vision, deep learning, perception algorithms, and large model training architectures, and strengthen the construction of domestic open source communities. Consolidate the advantages of brain-computer interaction technology, and promote the research and development and application of brain-computer interaction and human-computer integration technologies. Promote applied technology research, support the research and development and application of multimodal models, vertical models, and lightweight models, and encourage the secondary development of open source models. Support the research and development of scene application technologies such as human-computer collaboration, unmanned driving, vehicle-road collaboration, drone swarm intelligence, virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR), and blockchain.

2025.05.14

17:17

Yunnan Energy Investment: Kunming Salt Mine plans to implement a 600,000 tons/year salt production energy-saving and carbon reduction technology transformation project with a total investment of 448 million yuan

Yunnan Energy Investment announced that the company's board of directors passed the "Proposal on the Implementation of the 600,000 tons/year Salt Production Energy Saving and Carbon Reduction Technology Transformation Project of Kunming Salt Mine of Yunnan Salt Industry Co., Ltd." at its fifth interim meeting in 2025. The project has a total investment of 448 million yuan and aims to achieve environmentally friendly, economical, green and sustainable development of salt production. The project adopts mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) technology and is expected to increase salt production capacity by more than 200,000 tons.

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