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Xreal

IDTechEx met Xreal at CES 2026 to demo its VR glasses.

The Variety of Optical Solutions for AI Glasses and VR Headsets

This article describes the variety of optics required for XR (extended reality) devices. For AR glasses, this includes waveguides and other technologies such as birdbath combiners, whilst for VR headsets, solutions include pancake, Fresnel, and aspheric lenses. Across XR devices, different optics solutions are required based on the intended use case, with a variety of factors contributing to the suitability of an optics technology for a specific device. Factors include weight, optical efficiency, image quality, form factor, and cost.

Material Challenges for Superconducting Quantum Chips

In this article, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Noah El Alami explores the material and fabrication challenges in scaling up quantum computers and sensors based on superconducting chips.

Could New Nuclear Feed Power-Hungry Data Centers?

In this article, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Noah El Alami discusses the potential of the new generation of nuclear technologies - fission small modular reactors (SMRs) and fusion energy - in powering the ever-increasing capacity of AI data centers.

Sensitivity and Performance Levelled Up with Quantum

The sensitivity and unmatched performance of quantum technologies is allowing for great advancements across a number of major sectors, including sensors, computing, and communication. This article explores a few of the recent developments and applications within commercial sectors.

IonQ

IonQ is developing trapped ion quantum computing and other quantum technologies.

Samsung: Galaxy Event

Samsung unveiled its latest VR headset and plans for AI smart glasses on the 21st of October 2025.

What Will be the First "Killer Application" for Quantum Computing?

In this article, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Noah El Alami explores the leading candidates for early commercial use cases of quantum computers. Chemistry simulations, optimization, and cybersecurity all have potential, but what will be the "killer app"?

How the Quantum Physics Nobel Links to a Future US$21B Market

In this article by Technology Analyst Noah El Alami, IDTechEx explains how the recent announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics links closely to the quantum computing industry, where the prize-winning research has been foundational in building superconducting quantum chips.

Snap: AWE 2025

IDTechEx watched Evan Spiegel, Co-Founder and CEO, give an update on the latest AR business developments at Snap during a keynote talk at AWE 2025.

Quantum Computing and AI: Synergy or Deep Tech Rivalry?

In this article, IDTechEx explores the fascinating relationship between quantum computing and AI: two supposed tech revolutions that frequently grab the spotlight. Underneath the hype, there exist both technical synergies and competing market forces.