Alphabet Inc

Xreal

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

Motional

IDTechEx spoke to Motional (Hyundai) at CES 2026 about its progress and strategy for autonomous driving and robotaxis

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.

The Case for Autonomous Private Vehicles and the Software Market

IDTechEx, along with many other industry experts, are expecting robotaxis to become a common sight in major cities over the next twenty years. The business case for robotaxis, although not without its obstacles, is compelling. However, in the meantime, there will still be billions of privately owned vehicles on the roads. This article considers the case for autonomous private vehicles and the software market: from adaptive cruise control to true autonomy, everywhere.

QCraft

QCraft is a leading autonomous driving technology company founded in 2019 by four former Waymo engineers.

Baidu Apollo

Baidu Apollo is the world's largest autonomous driving open platform and a leading provider of autonomous driving technologies in China. As the autonomous driving division of Baidu, one of China's largest technology companies, Apollo is often described as the training ground for China's autonomous driving talent.

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"?

Motional

Motional, originally nuTonomy, is a company developing autonomous vehicle technology. It was originally a joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv.

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.