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According to reports, Google is planning to release two new AI AR glasses in 2026, one model without a display, and the second one offering a monocular microLED-powered display.

Magic-Leap AI AR glasses prototype, developed with Raxium/Google

According to the information available, Google is aiming at a simple, minimalistic device, that will be able to provide notifications, small information displays, and provide functionality similar to a smart watch. The company plans to later (perhaps in 2027) release a binocular version.

Magic Leap, during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, announced a new strategic move into AR glasses development - and also a renewed three-year partnership with Google. 

As part of the event, Magic Leap also unveiled a new AR glasses prototype, powered by MicroLED displays developed by Google's Raxium. Magic Leap says that its optics and waveguide design enable it to provide superior clarity and stability compared to other solutions. 

In 2022, Google acquired Raxium, a US-based microLED microdisplay developer. The company has since continued the development of these microdisplays, and yesterday it has demonstrated its latest Project Astra AR headset, that is powered by Raxium microdsiplays.

Google did not disclose any more information on these displays or the headset. The new prototype was shown during the company's joint-event with Samsung showcasing Google's new XR initiatives and Samsung's latest headset design.

Here are some recent and popular microLED display industry news that you may find of interest:

• PlayNitride is now a public company, trades at the Taiwan Stock Exchange
• The MicroLED Industry Association is launched
• JBD says it shipped over 1 million microLED microdisplays to date
• Mojo Vision's microLED-powered contact lenses used for the first time
• PlayNitride is working with customers on automotive microLED displays
• Epistar to invest $122 million USD to build 150 mm microLED epiwafer capacity
• Report suggests both Samsung and LG started developing microLED microdisplays
• Porotech demonstrate a full color native GaN microled microdisplay
• Samsung starts producing 89-inch LTPS microLED TVs
• LG launches a new 136" 4K microLED MAGNIT TV in the US
• Google acquires microLED microdisplay developer Raxium
• San'an and CSoT launch their microLED Joint Venture
• STRATACACHE CEO's details the company's upcoming US microLED fab
• Why microLED displays may take longer than expected to reach the market

Here are some recent and popular microLED display industry news that you may find of interest:

• Mojo Vision announces its latest Mojo Lens prototype
• Samsung further delays its smaller LTPS 89-inch and 101-inch microLED TV launch
• Google acquires microLED microdisplay developer Raxium
• MicroLED transfer technology explained
• TrendForce: $4.5 billion market for microLED chips in large-area displays by 2026
• Samsung installs a unique 4-sided 200 million pixel microLED display in Thailand
• San'an and CSoT launch their microLED Joint Venture
• Vuzix launches the microLED-powered Shield AR glasses
• Here's a video showing PlayNitride's latest microLED prototypes
• Oppo announces the Air Glass monocle AR device
• CSoT shows new flexible and wearable microLED display prototypes
• STRATACACHE CEO's details the company's upcoming US microLED fab
• Why microLED displays may take longer than expected to reach the market
• Xiaomi announces its first smart glasses with a 0.13-inch MicroLED microdisplay

According to reports, Google acquired Raxium, a US-based microLED microdisplay developer. The financial terms of this acquisition were not disclosed.

There's not much known about Raxium, beyond that it has developed a monolithic approach to develop microLED microdisplays, with a pixel pitch of 3.5 um.