Micro-Displays (micro-OLED / LCoS / MicroLED)

Himax Technologies announced that its WiseEye palm vein biometric technology now powers the WAFERLOCK L322, a smart lock by Taiwan-based WAFERLOCK Corporation that has just gone on sale. The lock reads palm vein patterns instead of fingerprints or faces, working even when hands are wet or dirty, and processes data on-device without cloud transmission. This launch follows Himax's second-quarter results that beat its own guidance on revenue, margin, and profit. Automotive displays remain the core business, contributing over half of revenue, with full-year 2026 automotive IC sales expected to grow double digits. Himax also noted a leading global brand launched smart glasses using WiseEye, and co-packaged optics products entered engineering production ramps, with 2027 shipments expected to significantly exceed 2026. The company faces rising manufacturing costs due to supply chain constraints, and accounts receivable rose to $220.3 million from $190.9 million, with cash at $298.7 million expected to decline after a $44 million dividend and employee bonuses.

Rokid has launched its AI-powered smart glasses in Toronto, marking the company's official entry into the North American market. The Rokid Glasses support prescription lenses, and the company has partnered with Markham-based optical supplier Ming's Optical to offer a wide range of prescription options, which may qualify for insurance reimbursement in Canada. The glasses feature real-time AI translation in 89 languages, a 12MP camera, and a Micro-LED display, and are priced at CA$999 for the standard model and CA$549 for the Style variant, with introductory discounts of CA$100 off each through August 31. Rokid also introduced its AI Agent Store and AI UI framework in Canada, inviting local developers to build new AI experiences. The launch follows Rokid's recent entry into European markets and a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign in Japan that raised nearly US$4,000,000.