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I. Industry Development

[NVIDIA and SK Hynix Sign Multi-Year Cooperation Agreement to Jointly Develop Next-Generation Chips]

It has been learned that NVIDIA and SK Hynix have reached a cooperation agreement to jointly develop next-generation memory chips for artificial intelligence, a significant boost for the leading South Korean high-end semiconductor company.

In a statement, the two companies said they have signed a multi-year agreement to jointly advance chip design and manufacturing. NVIDIA will help its partner expand into new business areas, covering infrastructure, physical artificial intelligence, and memory products to support NVIDIA's flagship Vera Rubin acceleration chip.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang confirmed for the first time last week that the company has approved Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron Technology to supply HBM4 memory. These three companies dominate the global memory market and are fiercely competing for this highly profitable business.

[Microsoft (MSFT) Releases New Topological Quantum Chip: AI Agents Assist Development, 1000x Improved Reliability] On June 2nd, local time, at the Build 2026 developer conference, Microsoft officially released its second-generation topological quantum chip, Majorana 2.

According to reports, this chip uses a new lead-based superconducting material stacking design, increasing the reliability of qubits by 1000 times compared to its predecessor, Majorana 1. The average quantum state duration jumps from milliseconds to over 20 seconds, and in some cases even up to one minute.

Based on this breakthrough, Microsoft announced that it has moved up its target time for achieving a scalable, practical quantum computer from 2033 to 2029, halving its development roadmap.

[Apple (AAPL) New Spatial Retail Patent Revealed: Users Can Virtually Shop Using AR Glasses, Vision Pro, and Other Devices] Recently, a new Apple patent was revealed. This patent revolves around a technical solution for displaying and interacting with products in a computer-generated virtual environment, aiming to upgrade online virtual shopping from a monotonous flat product catalog to an immersive spatial retail experience.

According to patent documents, Apple has developed a complete virtual shopping interaction system that allows users to complete the entire process of browsing products, viewing details, customizing accessories, and previewing their devices in a computer-generated 3D virtual environment.

Unlike traditional static product displays, this system features dedicated product displays, function demonstration areas, and accessory selection areas. It dynamically displays product parameters, functional details, and internal structures through 3D models. Users can grasp, rotate, and drag virtual products using natural interaction methods such as gestures and eye-tracking, with an operation logic highly similar to offline physical shopping habits.

In terms of hardware compatibility, this patented technology can be implemented in Apple's Vision Pro, AR glasses, smart contact lenses, and other XR devices. It also supports screen projection from mainstream Apple devices such as MacBook, iPad, and iPhone, covering all terminal usage scenarios.

[PICO and NVIDIA Launch Open-Source Robot Teleoperation Solution Isaac Teleop]

At NVIDIA GTC 2026, PICO and NVIDIA reportedly launched Isaac Teleop, an open-source solution for immersive robot teleoperation. The solution aims to accelerate the development of Physical AI and embodied intelligence by standardizing XR teleoperation and data acquisition processes, providing global robot developers with a standardized, high-fidelity data production pipeline.

This solution deeply integrates PICO's XR hardware capabilities with the NVIDIA Isaac platform, focusing on solving long-standing industry challenges such as high costs of acquiring robot training data, fragmented system development, and the disconnect between simulation and real-world environments. It provides global developers with a unified framework for data production and manipulation.

II. Market Dynamics

[Apple (AAPL) AI Glasses May Be Delayed to End of 2027]

Apple's highly anticipated AI glasses project may be delayed again. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple now plans to launch the long-rumored smart glasses at the end of 2027, whereas the market previously expected it to be announced this year and available for sale in early 2027. Mark Gurman stated that AI glasses are considered a key project in Apple's future product roadmap. Sources close to Tim Cook revealed that Cook has been a strong supporter of the project and considers it one of Apple's top priorities. John Ternus, expected to succeed as Apple CEO this September, is also considered a key driver of the project, having led related product development for the past two years.

In terms of design, Apple hopes to differentiate itself from existing products on the market through "elliptical cameras, special color schemes, and various frame styles." Apple also believes that these glasses have the potential to further develop into a health device and gradually integrate augmented reality (AR) technology to improve the user's visual experience.

[WiMi (WIMI) Fully Explores Multidimensional Pooling Optimization Technology under the Variable Quantum Algorithm Framework] Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), as the core architecture in the field of deep learning, possess a core competitive advantage in efficiently extracting local features from the data space through local receptive field mechanisms. It has achieved performance breakthroughs in multidimensional data processing scenarios such as computer vision and natural language processing, becoming the mainstream paradigm for learning complex data features.

Pooling layers, a key technology module in CNNs, primarily function to compress the dimensionality of feature maps output by convolutional layers through downsampling operations. This reduces the number of model parameters and computational complexity while preserving key feature information, effectively mitigating overfitting risks and improving computational efficiency and generalization ability.

WiMi is exploring multidimensional pooling optimization techniques within a variable quantum algorithm framework, proposing an innovative solution that integrates quantum Haar transform (QHT) and quantum partial measurements to construct a quantum pooling mechanism that combines local feature preservation with dimensionality compression efficiency.

From a technical perspective, the Haar transform, a core technology in classical signal processing, is widely used for data compression and feature extraction. QHT, as a quantum extension of the Haar transform, maps high-dimensional classical data to quantum state space through parameterized quantum gates, achieving a breakthrough improvement in the computational efficiency of the classical Haar transform.

In this mapping process, each qubit corresponds to a feature dimension of the data. The superposition coefficients of the quantum states encode feature strength information, and quantum entanglement constructs a correlation representation between feature dimensions. This not only fully preserves the global structural information of the data but also strengthens the correlation of local features through the local sphere constraints of quantum gates, effectively solving the problem of the soaring computational complexity of classical Haar transform in high-dimensional data processing.

Furthermore, as the core driver of the entire optimization scheme, VQA constructs a hybrid optimization framework by integrating quantum computing and classical optimization techniques. Its core architecture consists of a parameterized quantum circuit (PQC) and a classical optimizer. By iteratively adjusting the quantum circuit parameters and minimizing the preset loss function, it ensures that pooling operations can accurately capture the key features of high-dimensional data while balancing computational efficiency and accuracy.

Another point worth noting is WiMi's recently released 2025 annual report, which has become a hot topic in the technology industry. According to the data, the company's net profit for the year reached 347 million yuan, a year-on-year surge of 235.9%. This impressive performance is a successful example of its strategic layout as an industry leader.

In summary, WiMi's VQA-driven multidimensional pooling optimization technology overcomes the limitations of traditional pooling methods in preserving locality in high-dimensional data processing, fully unleashing the inherent advantages of quantum computing in feature representation and computational efficiency. This provides crucial technical support for the practical application of QML in complex multidimensional data tasks.

[Snapchat (SNAP) Acquires AR Company Illumix to Strengthen AR Technology]

According to foreign media reports, Snap has completed its acquisition of spatial augmented reality company Illumix. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. This acquisition primarily aims to enhance the AR technology reserves for its Specs smart glasses.

Illumix has long focused on developing AR products that bridge the virtual and real worlds. Its technological advantages lie in the application of real-world spatial mapping, while also deeply cultivating spatial AI technology, enabling it to adapt to the constantly changing physical environment through artificial intelligence.

According to the acquisition arrangement, Illumix's technology and R&D platform will be integrated into Snap's product system to implement the next-generation Specs glasses development project. Most of Illumix's employees will also transfer to Snap.

Microsoft (MSFT) is testing a wearable AI device for office workers.

At its annual developer conference, Microsoft unveiled two new AI-powered office hardware concept devices, part of Project Solara. These devices aim to allow direct interaction with AI agents, moving away from traditional computers, and are defined by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella as a new type of technology terminal.

Currently, both devices are in the internal pilot phase, with hundreds of Microsoft employees participating in testing. No official mass production or market launch plans have been announced yet. Pilot data will be used to guide subsequent product iterations.

Microsoft's HoloLens headset, developed over nearly a decade, was discontinued in 2024 due to persistent technical issues. Therefore, this latest development represents Microsoft's renewed foray into the wearable technology market.

I. Industry Development

[Meta May Launch a New Smart Glasses Product Line]

It is understood that Meta appears to be preparing to launch more smart glasses. According to newly leaked documents from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Meta is about to launch a series of new AI glasses codenamed G4QM, G4QR, Q4QS, and G4Q. Although these documents have undergone strict blackout and anonymization processing, two key details remain particularly noteworthy.

Meta's renewed submission for review may indicate that it is preparing to launch another pair of glasses with display capabilities, or perhaps it has welcomed a new hardware partner, or even launched a Meta-branded smart glasses product line.

Equally intriguing is the "debugging tool" submitted alongside these new glasses, which appears to provide a method for directly connecting the glasses to a computer's USB port.

Following its usual pattern, Meta typically releases new products within weeks of FCC certification approval, so related AI glasses products may be unveiled soon.

[Google Beam Holographic Video Project Begins Testing New Multi-Party Conferencing Features] Since 2021, when Google launched Project Starline holographic video chat technology at its I/O conference, unlike traditional video conferencing applications, the Starline light field display allows users to conduct holographic video chats with another user without needing other devices, creating a visual, auditory, and tactile experience as if a real person is sitting opposite them.

Shortly afterward, Google announced a partnership with HP and aimed to commercialize the project by 2025, officially renaming Project Starline to Google Beam.

Recently, Google Beam announced a new experiment to enhance the multi-party group meeting experience across more devices. Powered by HP Dimension's immersive display, Google Beam can present participants joining the meeting using non-Beam devices at life-size, making them appear as if they are sitting around a table alongside Google Beam.

Google states that this optimization is automatic, whether meetings are held at home or in the office. Their research shows that such methods help bridge the "inclusion gap" in hybrid work environments, increasing social connection by 50% and improving the ability to participate in conversations by 21%. The team also stated that they are continuing to collaborate with Google Workspace and Zoom to enhance the Google Beam meeting experience.

[Samsung (SSNGY) Breaks Through AR Anchoring Challenge for Retractable Screens, Paving the Way for Next-Generation Flexible Screen Phones]

Recently, Samsung was granted a patent for retractable screen device technology, successfully solving the AR anchoring problem for retractable smartphones such as rollable and slider screens, filling a technological gap in shape-shifting devices for AR scenarios.

Compared to traditional fixed-screen phones, Samsung's retractable screen device can change the screen area through the expansion and contraction of the body structure. However, this feature causes a continuous shift in the relative position of the camera and antenna. Traditional AR anchoring solutions rely on fixed hardware position parameters, and after device deformation, problems such as virtual annotations, navigation arrows, and 3D objects being misaligned with the real-world scene easily occur, severely impacting the AR user experience.

This technological breakthrough also confirms Samsung's product iteration strategy: in addition to mature foldable screen products, it is fully committed to developing next-generation retractable screen devices without creases. By proactively developing underlying technologies such as AR precise positioning, UWB spatial awareness, and real-time camera calibration, Samsung is laying a solid technological foundation for high-precision spatial interaction and immersive AR experiences in future flexible terminals, accelerating the commercialization of next-generation smart terminal products.

[Apple (AAPL) New Real-Scene Navigation Patent Revealed, Applicable to Future AI Glasses and AirPods]

It has been learned that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently published a new patent application from Apple.

This patent introduces a brand-new navigation system that breaks away from the traditional map arrows, street names, and line-by-line route guidance mode. It relies on the device's camera to capture real-world images and combines them with object recognition algorithms to generate navigation instructions based on real-world objects such as mailboxes, shops, and landmarks, providing guidance that aligns more closely with human daily navigation habits. This patent also indirectly confirms that future products such as AirPods may be equipped with cameras.

While this patent can be applied to mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads, its core development direction clearly leans towards wearable device navigation. The document mentions that this technology is applicable to various wearable electronic devices equipped with cameras and sound/display modules, and can perform image recognition and navigation prompts based on the user's real-time location.

This also makes the application prospects of this technology very broad. In the future, Apple's smart glasses can use this visual navigation technology to directly overlay guidance information onto the real-world scene. Users don't need to look down at their phones; after the device recognizes real-world reference objects in front, it can simultaneously provide the corresponding route. This is both a natural extension of Apple's spatial computing strategy and is expected to become a core everyday application scenario for lightweight AR glasses.

[Alibaba's (BABA) Qianwen AI Glasses achieves a 30.4% online retail sales share, maintaining its leading position in the market] On May 27th, AVC released its 2026 March-April China smart glasses online retail monitoring data. The Qianwen AI Glasses series (including Quark AI Glasses) continued to rank first in the industry with a 30.4% retail sales share, meaning that for every three AI glasses sold online, one comes from Qianwen.

Among them, the Qianwen AI Glasses G1 and S1, released on March 8th this year, captured 19.4% of online retail sales within just two months of their launch, also ranking first in the industry, demonstrating strong product explosiveness and user conversion capabilities.

Furthermore, in early May, the Qianwen AI Glasses S1 received its first major version upgrade since its launch, focusing on improving proactive services and spatial 3D display capabilities. Some foreign media commented that while Meta AI's Ray-Ban smart glasses still hold a leading position in the US market, they have fallen behind Alibaba's Qianwen AI Glasses in the Chinese market.

II. Market Dynamics

[Apple (AAPL) New Patent: Future AI Glasses and Headsets May Feature Multi-Zone Display + Frame Lighting Interaction]

Currently, Apple has provided developers with the first batch of beta versions of the upcoming 26.6 version for testing, including iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6. Just two weeks ago, Apple released version 26.5 for each platform. Software updates are available through the Settings app on each device. Since these are developer betas, a free developer account is required. There is currently no information regarding the content of the software updates. watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS typically add only a few features with each new beta release, focusing primarily on bug fixes and performance improvements.

With WWDC approaching and less than a month until Apple releases its next-generation operating systems (including iOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27), it still needs to manage updates for its current operating system. Apple will likely reserve these major feature updates for the operating system launch event.

[WiMi (WIMI) is accelerating its early deployment in the quantum precision measurement industry] Currently, quantum technology is becoming a key force reshaping the global technological and economic landscape. Among the three pillars of quantum technology—quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum precision measurement—quantum precision measurement, due to its direct coupling with the macroscopic physical world, is leading the way out of the laboratory and penetrating large-scale applications in high-end manufacturing, medical diagnostics, resource exploration, and other real-world scenarios.

Against this backdrop, WiMi, a leading global holographic AR technology company, has not limited itself to deep cultivation in the holographic field. Instead, it has proactively recognized the industrial potential of quantum precision measurement. Leveraging its accumulated expertise in holographic imaging, AI algorithms, and optoelectronics, WiMi has forged a differentiated development path combining hardware and software, prioritizing simulation, and focusing on applications, becoming a key driver of the industrialization of quantum precision measurement.

Regarding ecosystem development and industrial collaboration, WiMi has proactively positioned itself in the quantum technology sector, establishing a quantum research center focused on tackling key technological challenges and application transformation in quantum precision measurement. It has assembled a research and development team comprised of professionals in quantum physics, optical engineering, and AI to continuously drive breakthroughs in core technologies and their industrial implementation.

Simultaneously, in the photonics ensemble technology roadmap, WiMi, with a forward-looking strategic vision, is based at its quantum experimental technology transfer center, committed to providing quantum-related application solutions for multiple vertical industries, building a crucial bridge between basic research and industrial applications.

With the continuous breakthroughs in global quantum precision measurement technology and the accelerated pace of industrialization, the application scenarios for quantum precision measurement technology will become more extensive, and industry competition will become increasingly fierce. In the future, WiMi will continue to increase its R&D investment in quantum precision measurement, deepen its artificial intelligence quantum strategy, promote the deep integration of quantum technology with holographic technology, AI technology, and 6G technology, improve its technology system and ecosystem layout, accelerate the industrialization of core technologies, and contribute Chinese strength to the development of the global quantum technology industry.

[NVIDIA (NVDA) Releases Open Source World Model "SANA-WM", Capable of Generating One-Minute 720p Video from a Single Image]

Recently, NVIDIA's research team published a paper on the open source world model "SANA-WM". A world model refers to an artificial intelligence model that learns physical motion and depth information in real space and generates images accordingly. SANA-WM is also considered a new benchmark for research in fields such as embodied intelligence, robot training, game prototyping, VR/AR content creation, and film pre-visualization.

Technically, the model reportedly achieves 36 times the throughput (referring to the "actual amount of data" or "job processing capacity" that a system or device can process per unit time) of existing open source models while maintaining video quality comparable to closed-source products such as LingBot-World and HY-WorldPlay.

Using only approximately 213,000 publicly available video clips with metric-scale pose annotations, training on 64 H100 frames can be completed in 15 days. Standard inference can run on a single H100 frame. Applying NVFP4 quantization technology to the distilled version, even with an RTX 5090, the generation time for a 60-second 720p video can be reduced to 34 seconds.

[Meta Officially Enters South Korea, Accelerating its Expansion in the Asian AI Glasses Market] On May 25th, Meta officially launched the Ray-Ban Meta 2nd Gen and Oakley Meta smart glasses in the South Korean market, accelerating its offensive in the Asian market. The Ray-Ban Meta 2nd Gen features a battery life of up to 8 hours, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and open audio functionality, allowing for photo and video recording via voice commands. The Oakley Meta targets sports and activity scenarios, offering two models: "Vanguard" and "HSTN."

According to data from market research firm Counterpoint Research, Meta currently dominates the global smart glasses market with approximately 80% market share. Industry sources indicate that global smart glasses shipments grew by 110% year-on-year in the first half of last year, with the proportion of products equipped with AI features increasing rapidly, becoming the core driver of market growth. However, due to the industry's lack of fully disclosed sales data, there are still some doubts about the growth rate.

[Epic Officially Teases Unreal Engine 6]

Epic Games has officially teased Unreal Engine 6, positioning it as the next-generation game engine after UE5, and a significant upgrade to Epic's connected game development ecosystem.

This announcement was made during the Rocket League Championship Series 2026 in Paris. Epic confirmed that *Rocket League* will be one of the first games to migrate to UE6.

Although Epic has not yet released complete technical details and a release date for UE6, this announcement signifies a new phase in Epic's long-term ecosystem strategy. According to Epic CEO Tim Sweeney, UE6 aims to integrate the traditional Unreal Engine development system with the Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) creator toolchain.

The first teaser video highlights the upgraded gameplay of *Rocket League* running on the UE6 technology stack. Epic also hinted that it will further integrate Fortnite, LEGO Fortnite, and more UEFN-related projects in the future to promote its metaverse ecosystem layout.

I. Industry Development

[Meta (META) Highlights AI Glasses Features for Users with Disabilities]

On the occasion of Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 21, Meta highlighted several new features and initiatives for its AI glasses designed for users with disabilities. These initiatives aim to provide people with disabilities with more convenient ways to connect and interact with the world, further expanding the scope of assistive services offered by the devices.

Meta stated that over 1 billion people worldwide suffer from some form of disability, and its wearable AI devices have already brought changes to many people with disabilities. This upgrade adds several practical functions on top of that, including video call support specifically designed for blind or low-vision users.

Additionally, AI glasses users can customize the operation buttons on styles such as Ray-Ban Meta Optics for quick one-click access to frequently used functions, replacing cumbersome voice commands. The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses also add a real-time captioning function for calls, allowing the lens display to simultaneously show the other party's speech.

These initiatives will further expand the application scenarios of Meta wearable devices, driving their transformation from social networking tools to diversified assistive tools, enhancing the practicality and value of the devices, and helping people with disabilities cope with daily life more independently.

[Google I/O 2026 Annual Conference Held, Featuring a Full Suite of AI Models, AI Glasses, and More]

On May 20th, Beijing time, Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, kicked off in Mountain View, California. CEO Sundar Pichai officially announced: "We have entered the era of Gemini agents."

The most anticipated event of this conference was the release of the Gemini 3.5 Flash model. Google defines it as a new generation model combining cutting-edge intelligence and mobility, emphasizing its agent capabilities and speed, with an output speed four times faster than other cutting-edge models. This model will become the default model for Gemini applications and Google Search AI modes, and will be open to developers and enterprises.

In addition, on the hardware front, Google previously teased Android XR smart glasses, a collaboration between Gentle Monster, Warby Parker, and Samsung. These smart glasses will come in two forms: one is a voice-activated glasses that can converse with the user, and the other is a display glasses that can project information in front of the user.

[Samsung (SSNGY) Breaks Through AR Anchoring Challenge for Flexible Screens with New Patent, Paving the Way for Next-Generation Flexible Screen Phones]

Recently, Samsung was granted a patent for a flexible screen device technology, successfully solving the AR anchoring problem for rollable and slider smartphones, filling a technological gap in AR scenarios for shape-shifting devices.

Compared to traditional fixed-screen phones, Samsung's flexible screen device can change the screen area by extending and retracting the body structure. However, this characteristic causes the relative positions of the camera and antenna to continuously shift. Traditional AR anchoring solutions rely on fixed hardware position parameters, and after device deformation, problems such as virtual annotations, navigation arrows, and 3D objects being misaligned with the real scene easily occur, seriously affecting the AR user experience.

This technological breakthrough also confirms Samsung's product iteration strategy: in addition to mature foldable screen products, it is fully committed to developing next-generation flexible screen devices without creases. By proactively developing underlying technologies such as AR precision positioning, UWB spatial awareness, and real-time camera calibration, Samsung is laying a solid technological foundation for high-precision spatial interaction and immersive AR experiences in future flexible terminals, accelerating the commercialization of next-generation smart terminal products.

[Apple (AAPL) Releases New Assistive Features: Vision Pro Can Control Electric Wheelchairs with Eye Tracking] Recently, Apple teased a series of updates to assistive features integrated with Apple Intelligence, bringing new capabilities to frequently used functions such as Voiceover, Magnifier, Voice Control, and Assistive Reader.

In addition, Apple announced features for the Apple ecosystem that allow for on-device subtitle generation for videos without subtitles, and a new feature that allows Apple Vision Pro users to control electric wheelchairs with their eyes. These new features, along with updates integrated with Apple Intelligence, will be released later this year.

Apple CEO Tim Cook stated, "Apple's approach to accessibility is unique. Now, with Apple Intelligence, we're introducing powerful new features to accessibility while adhering to the privacy principles we've upheld since the beginning of our design."

[Alibaba's (BABA) Qianwen AI Glasses Debut at the 2026 China International Cultural Industries Fair, Generating Professional Historical Explanations for Exhibits in Real Time]

On May 21st, the 22nd China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) was held at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center. During the fair, Qianwen AI Glasses were showcased at the Cultural and Creative China Exhibition and the Artificial Intelligence Exhibition, bringing new experiences of AI glasses in cultural and tourism scenarios and demonstrating its potential for application in cultural tourism, education, and daily assistance.

In the "Cultural and Creative China" exhibition area, many visitors stopped to experience exhibits such as a replica of the Northern Song Dynasty masterpiece "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains," the art sculpture "Ribbon Deer," and the Shenzhen city spirit sculpture "Shenzhen Ox." Simply point the glasses at the exhibits and ask a question, and the glasses will generate real-time explanations, introducing the historical context, creative background, and cultural significance behind the works.

II. Market Dynamics

[Apple (AAPL) Acquires Animato, a Virtual Avatar Software Company]

According to reports, Apple recently completed its acquisition of Animato, a virtual avatar creation software company. This move is believed to be aimed at optimizing the virtual avatar functionality of its Vision Pro headset.

This marks Apple's latest foray into the virtual avatar technology field, following a series of acquisitions that help upgrade the capabilities of creative studios. Animato focuses on developing virtual avatar software suitable for video calls and online courses.

This acquisition further confirms that Apple is continuously investing in the fields of artificial intelligence and image vision, constantly improving its technological ecosystem by acquiring high-quality companies in related fields, and providing support for the functional upgrades of its products.

[WiMi (WIMI) Quantum-Classical Hybrid Federated Learning Architecture – A Synergistic Evolution of New Computing Paradigms and Privacy Protection] With the iterative evolution of artificial intelligence technology, machine learning models have widely penetrated key fields such as finance, healthcare, and the Internet of Things. While their large-scale deployment is releasing technological value, it has also triggered widespread global concerns about data privacy and information security.

Against this backdrop, privacy-preserving machine learning technology has become a core path to resolving the contradiction between data security and technological innovation. The exploration of the integration of federated learning and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) has become a key direction for technological breakthroughs in the industry.

It is understood that WiMi is conducting research on the integration of new computing paradigms and privacy-preserving technologies, applying fully homomorphic encryption schemes to a federated learning neural network architecture that integrates classical and quantum layers. This enhances data security and privacy protection, aiming to create a highly secure, efficient, and compatible privacy-preserving machine learning solution, providing secure support for data collaboration and technological innovation across various industries.

WiMi's hybrid federated learning neural network architecture, integrating classical and quantum layers, innovatively embeds the FHE scheme deep into the entire architecture process, achieving a triple improvement in privacy protection, computational efficiency, and model performance. This architecture adopts a layered collaborative design concept, with the classical and quantum layers each performing their respective functions and working together efficiently: the classical layer is responsible for basic feature extraction, model initialization, and local training tasks, relying on classical machine learning algorithms and hardware architecture to ensure the basic performance and compatibility of the model, while reducing the computational burden on the quantum layer.

In terms of core technology implementation, WiMi researched two key issues: the collaborative compatibility technology between FHE and the classical-quantum federated learning architecture, and the optimization technology for homomorphic operations in the quantum layer. To address the collaborative compatibility issue, a customized encryption parameter adaptation mechanism was designed, deeply integrating the FHE encryption algorithm with the computational processes of the classical and quantum layers. This achieves efficient transmission and compatible computation of encryption parameters between different layers and different computational modules, avoiding the performance loss and security risks caused by simple superposition.

Looking ahead, WiMi will continue to deepen its research on the integration technology of FHE and classical-quantum federated learning, continuously optimize the classical-quantum hybrid federated learning architecture, deepen the integrated application of FHE solutions, promote the application of privacy-preserving machine learning technologies, and provide secure and efficient technical support for the digital transformation of key fields such as finance, healthcare, and the Internet of Things, helping to build a new pattern of collaborative development between data security and technological innovation.

[Snapchat (SNAP) AR Glasses to Launch This Fall, Priced at Approximately $2,500] A year ago, Snap officially announced the launch of standalone true AR glasses called Specs. New reports from foreign media indicate that Snap's standalone true AR glasses, "Specs," will launch this fall, priced at approximately $2,500.

In comparison, the company's previously released Spectacles standalone AR development kit glasses are bulky and heavy, currently priced at $99 per month for developers and $49 per month for students.

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel stated that the consumer-facing Specs will have a "smaller body, a fraction of the weight of the former, and more powerful features," while running the same Snap OS operating system and supporting all applications developed to date.

This price point places it, like the Apple Vision Pro, entirely at the expense of a relatively affluent early adopter base. The news of the new product launch this fall comes months after Snap spun off its augmented reality (AR) hardware business into a dedicated subsidiary, Specs Inc.

[Ray-Ban Meta (META) Receives Major Update: Adds Neural Handwriting Functionality and Opens Platform] Ray-Ban, Meta's flagship smart glasses, is set to receive a major update, adding the highly anticipated neural handwriting functionality, differentiating it from models primarily based on cameras.

With this update, flagship glasses users can utilize neural handwriting on iOS and Android systems, as well as in apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Users can also search for contacts and send replies via notifications.

Simultaneously, Ray-Ban Display is open to third-party developers. Developers can use the Device Access Toolkit SDK, which supports iOS and Android, to build custom interfaces for existing native mobile applications or develop dedicated apps. Currently, community applications include public transportation navigation, airline tools, shopping lists, and various other useful tools.

I. Industry Development

[Anthropic in Talks for $30 Billion Funding, Valuation Exceeding $900 Billion, Competing in the AI ​​Race]

Sources say Anthropic is in preliminary discussions with investors, planning to raise at least $30 billion in a new funding round, which could be the company's largest funding round to date.

Previously reported, after receiving numerous inquiries from investors in recent weeks, Anthropic had been considering pursuing a funding round with a valuation exceeding $900 billion. Sources say the company has since discussed participation in the new funding round with existing investors.

[Google (GOOG) Integrates Gemini into Android's Core: Creating a Cross-Device "Intelligent System"]

Google is reportedly leveraging its latest Android release to transform Gemini from a chatbot into an operating layer that spans phones, browsers, cars, and laptops.

Alphabet is pinning its hopes on Gemini to help Google directly compete with OpenAI and Anthropic in the AI ​​models and services market, while also positioning Gemini as the AI ​​backbone of its vast product portfolio, including Android.

Meanwhile, the company is also redesigning Android Auto around Gemini, turning the car into another major interface for its assistant. Google says the new version includes the biggest Maps update in a decade, as well as Gemini-powered help features.

[Microsoft (MSFT) has recouped $30 billion from OpenAI in two years]

According to foreign media reports, Microsoft has successfully recouped more than double its initial $13 billion investment in OpenAI, generating approximately $30 billion in related revenue between 2023 and 2025.

According to reports, based on analysis of company documents and internal files, the findings indicate that a large portion of Microsoft's revenue stems from OpenAI's massive infrastructure needs.

Between 2023 and 2025, OpenAI paid Microsoft approximately $23 billion for Azure servers. Besides hardware, sales of Microsoft's AI-integrated products—such as Office 365 Copilot and GitHub Copilot—contributed second to total revenue.

[EssilorLuxottica and Meta Expand AI Glasses Line in UAE]

EssilorLuxottica and Meta announced the launch of the new Ray-Ban Meta optical AI smart glasses in the UAE, designed specifically for eyeglass wearers, expanding their collaboration in the field of AI wearable devices.

The new series includes two primarily optical models—the Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer and the Scriber. The latest design features a slimmer frame, replaceable nose pads, adjustable temples, and longer hinges for improved comfort and a personalized experience.

Furthermore, the new optical AI glasses support voice command operation of Meta AI, enabling users to take photos, record videos, listen to music, make calls, send messages, and translate conversations in real time. They are equipped with a 12-megapixel camera, 3K video recording capability, and a six-microphone system to enhance audio and voice interaction.

The Ray-Ban Meta series (including Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics models) will be available in the UAE from May 18th through Ray-Ban stores and optical retailers. The starting retail price is 2050 UAE AED (approximately 4000 RMB).

Samsung (SSNGY) to Launch First AI Glasses, Galaxy Glasses, at July Event

On May 12th, it was reported that Samsung Electronics is expected to hold its second-half product launch event, "Galaxy Unpacked," in London this July, where it will release its next-generation foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8, as well as its first AI glasses, tentatively named "Galaxy Glasses."

These glasses are expected to be officially released in the third quarter. They contain only speakers, microphones, and a high-definition camera, without a separate display. They will act as an advanced AI assistant, capturing video based on the user's gaze, while Gemini will analyze the video content in real time and provide information via voice.

Samsung has partnered with global eyewear brand Gentle Monster to enhance the device's design and usability, equipping it with Android XR, a proprietary operating system co-developed with Google, and Gemini, a generative AI service.

[Snap (SNAP) CEO to Deliver Keynote at AWE 2026 in June] Snap CEO Evan Spiegel will deliver the keynote address at AWE USA 2026 in June, kicking off the event. This marks Snap's second consecutive year as the keynote speaker at AWE USA, as the company plans to launch its first consumer-facing AR glasses this year.

During AWE, Specs Inc. will celebrate the innovation and creativity of the developer community, release new tools for building next-generation computing, and showcase the latest advancements on its SPECS platform. More importantly, this comes as the company prepares for the launch of its first consumer-facing AR glasses this year.

II. Market Dynamics

[Apple (AAPL) Reportedly Adjusts MR Headset Strategy, Prioritizing Lightweight AI Glasses]

According to the latest news from foreign media, Apple has quietly lowered the priority of developing a new closed-loop MR headset, shifting hardware engineering resources towards lighter wearable devices.

According to Mark Gurman, while Apple is still hiring for hardware engineering positions related to visionOS and spatial computing, these positions are reportedly more closely linked to the company's long-term AR smart glasses project.

In the short term, Apple's hardware team will prioritize the development of other AI-driven wearable devices, including the camera-equipped AirPods currently under active development, and products designed to provide environmental context information for Siri and Apple's smart features.

[WiMi (WIMI) Creates a New Paradigm of Blockchain Integration with Cross-Chain Interaction Technology]

The large-scale evolution of blockchain technology has given rise to a multi-chain parallel ecosystem. Different blockchain platforms, based on differentiated consensus mechanisms, data structures, and application scenarios, have built their own independent value networks and ecosystems. While this diversified ecosystem provides abundant scenarios for technological innovation, it also triggers a serious blockchain fragmentation problem, leading to the formation of "value silos" between heterogeneous chains.

Against this backdrop, WiMi, leveraging its accumulated expertise and forward-looking strategy in distributed technology, is conducting research on cross-chain interaction technology in multi-chain environments, providing technical support for the integrated and collaborative development of the blockchain ecosystem.

The core design logic of this solution is to replace the third-party trust institution in traditional cross-chain solutions with the automated execution capabilities of smart contracts, achieving decentralized and automated execution of the entire cross-chain transaction process, completely avoiding the security risks and single points of failure caused by centralized control points.

Simultaneously, WiMi introduces HTLC technology as a security enhancement module, utilizing a dual mechanism of hash locks and time locks to ensure that cross-chain assets are only released when preset conditions are met. If the conditions are not met within the time limit, the assets are automatically returned to the original chain, effectively preventing default risks and asset losses in cross-chain transactions, further enhancing transaction security.

Furthermore, its compatible design allows it to adapt to heterogeneous blockchains with different consensus mechanisms and data formats, providing standardized technical support for interoperability between heterogeneous chains. This breaks down the barriers of "value silos" in the blockchain space and promotes the deep integration and collaborative development of different blockchain ecosystems. Looking ahead, WiMi will continue to deepen its expertise in cross-chain technology, continuously improve its cross-chain ecosystem, focus on technological iteration, and provide strong blockchain technology support for the high-quality development of the digital economy.

[Snapchat (SNAP) is developing a virtual Bitmoji world]

Snapchat has announced that, along with the launch of its next-generation augmented reality (AR) glasses in 2026, the company is developing a virtual 3D world where users can interact with their friends' Bitmojis and immerse themselves in a digital environment.

"When you log in to Snapchat on the web, you'll see your Bitmoji appear in the center of the virtual 3D world," Snapchat explained in an official support update, adding that when friends log in, their digital avatars will also appear in the center of the digital town—the so-called "Bitmoji Plaza."

This feature could become the starting point for richer virtual experiences after Snapchat launches AR Spectacles, competing with tech giants like Meta in the metaverse of wearable devices.

[Samsung (SSNGY) XR Headset Patent Revealed, Possibly a Compact Galaxy XR Lite Headset]

Samsung is reportedly developing a new XR headset, potentially a more affordable option than the first-generation Galaxy XR. A recent patent, US 2026/0118685 A1, indicates the company is exploring a more compact headset, tentatively named the Galaxy XR Lite.

If this patent is accurate, the Galaxy XR Lite will have a design that "looks like an XR headset from the front, and like smart glasses from the side or back." In addition to a large face shield covering half the face, it will also feature traditional eyeglass-style temples. This could potentially provide a more comfortable fit and a more convenient on/off experience.

[Qualcomm CEO Says 2026 May Be the "Year of the AI ​​Agent": AI Smart Glasses Will Replace Smartphones]

In a recent interview, Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon outlined a transformative vision for the tech industry, predicting a shift in computing paradigms from a smartphone-centric model to an ecosystem of personal AI devices.

Amon emphasized that 2026 will be the "Year of the AI ​​Agent," when artificial intelligence will transcend simple chatbots and evolve into proactive digital assistants. As AI begins to understand the world through natural language and visual data, human interaction with technology will gradually shift towards devices with lower barriers to entry, such as smart glasses, smart pendants, and smart rings.

I. Industry Development

[Google's New AI Smart Glasses Revealed: A Practical Productivity Tool]

Details of Google's new AI smart glasses have been revealed, focusing more on improving productivity than social functions.

This stunning debut of "Google Glass" highlights its everyday practicality: hands-free Gemini assistant, anytime, anywhere navigation, real-time translation, and contextual answers based on the subject being looked at. All functions are integrated into a frame that looks no different from ordinary glasses, completely shedding the label of "technology experiment."

Each product in the Google Gemini smart glasses series is equipped with the Gemini AI system and the Project Astra vision system. The combination of these two systems enables real-time object recognition, contextual memory (remembering the location of objects), and continuous interaction with the object being looked at.

Furthermore, Google didn't create these smart glasses alone. Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, as its consumer eyewear partners, played a key role in making the product look more like ordinary glasses, rather than a bulky tech helmet.

[Meta AI Glasses Officially Launch in Singapore, Pop-up Stores Available Simultaneously]

Meta recently announced that the Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI glasses are now fully available in Singapore.

The Oakley Meta HSTN combines Oakley's motion-driven design with Meta's AI technology. It features a built-in 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera supporting ultra-HD 3K recording, open speakers, Meta AI integration, and up to 8 hours of battery life.

Ray-Ban Meta is currently expanding its product lineup with the new Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) and Scriber Optics (Gen 2). These two products are designed for prescription lens wearers, featuring thinner, lighter frames and improved comfort. These new models will be available in Singapore on May 6, 2026.

[Samsung (SSNGY) Confirms AI Glasses Category Plans in Earnings Call]

Samsung recently released its Q1 2026 earnings report, showing nearly 50-fold growth in its chip business driven by demand for memory and artificial intelligence.

In addition, the new Galaxy Buds series of headphones will be released alongside its first AI glasses. Samsung officially confirmed these devices during its Q1 2026 earnings call.

According to the latest news, Samsung's first AI glasses may be named Galaxy Glasses. It is expected that these glasses will run Google's Android XR operating system and feature built-in speakers, microphones, and a 12-megapixel camera.

[Alibaba (BABA) Qianwen AI Glasses Receives New Upgrade, Offering Spatial 3D Display + Proactive AI Services]

On May 8, Alibaba announced a major upgrade to its Qianwen AI Glasses S1, introducing a new AI capability—a proactive life assistant—alongside a range of life AI capabilities and the world's first system-level 3D display.

This upgrade emphasizes starting from users' real-life experiences, enabling AI to proactively sense needs and provide timely services in scenarios such as going out, commuting, exercising, and working. It allows AI assistants to help users handle daily needs without taking out their phones.

From Quark to Qianwen, Alibaba's AI glasses journey has progressed very rapidly. After brand integration and several upgrades, Qianwen AI glasses can be said to have delivered a relatively complete and clear answer: AI glasses are the next generation of personal terminals; they must be practical and capable of handling tasks.

II. Market Dynamics

[Intel Returns to Apple's (AAPL) Supply Chain: Will Manufacture Some iPhone and Mac Chips]

According to reports, after more than a year of negotiations, Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary agreement on chip manufacturing cooperation. Intel will manufacture some of Apple's self-developed chips, breaking Apple's long-standing exclusive reliance on TSMC and bringing significant changes to the semiconductor supply chain landscape.

Under the cooperation model, Apple will still be responsible for its own chip architecture design, while Intel will only undertake manufacturing, consistent with the current cooperation model with TSMC. Reports indicate that the initial collaboration will focus on entry-level chips, primarily covering the M-series chips used in some Macs, with plans to gradually expand to the A-series chips in non-Pro iPhones.

[WiMi (WIMI) Takes Early Steps to Build a Brain-Computer Interface Innovation Ecosystem, Seizing the Future Industry Opportunity] As is well known, brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) create a "high-speed information pathway" between the human or animal brain and external devices. By recording and interpreting brain signals, machines can "directly communicate" with the brain, understanding the brain's neural state and controlling assistive devices to perform actions.

As a cutting-edge human-computer interaction technology, BCIs are expected to lead global technological and industrial development, covering core components, terminal products, clinical diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation applications, and other diverse aspects, initially establishing a sound development pattern of deep integration and collaborative progress between industry, academia, medicine, and research.

Data shows that WiMi, a leading innovative company in the brain-computer interface (BCI) field, has proactively entered the field, establishing R&D centers in collaboration with universities and research institutions. This has brought together outstanding research projects and high-end professionals, integrating resources from neuroscience, quantum technology, and artificial intelligence to strengthen its talent pool and accelerate the transformation of technological achievements. This has solidified the foundation for industry development and promoted the large-scale commercialization of BCI technology.

To date, WiMi has also accelerated its exploration of key application scenarios, widely deploying its technology in clinical settings such as neuromodulation therapy for brain diseases, rehabilitation assessment, and daily health management. This further facilitates the transformation of technology from the laboratory to the clinic and from research results to practical applications, exploring the practical application of BCI in consumer scenarios, and driving the technology from the laboratory to daily life, injecting new momentum into the innovative development of the BCI industry.

[Google (GOOG) Announces AI-Driven Virtual Try-On Feature This Summer]

Google has announced a new "Wardrobe" feature in its photo management application, Google Photos. This feature will use AI to automatically organize clothing in the photo library and support virtual try-ons.

This new feature uses AI to analyze photos in a photo library, automatically extracting the clothing worn by people in the photos. The system automatically creates "wardrobe" collections categorized by tops, bottoms, accessories, etc. Users can browse by category, providing an opportunity to rediscover forgotten items in their photo library.

In addition, the feature includes a virtual try-on function called "Try it on." By selecting the item you want to wear and clicking "Try it on," you can preview the outfit before actually wearing it. This feature is expected to be widely used in various scenarios such as morning grooming and packing for trips.

[Snap (SNAP) Releases New Financial Report: AR Glasses Specs Project Progressing Smoothly] Snap has released its financial summary for the first quarter of 2026: Snap's revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was $1.529 billion, a 12% increase compared to $1.363 billion in the same period last year.

Key highlights of Snap's Q1 2026 earnings report include: the community uses AR filters on the Snapchat camera over 9 billion times daily on average, primarily thanks to 75% of Snapchat users using AR features daily on average.

Furthermore, Snap mentioned Specs AR glasses in the report, highlighting how the product makes computing more human. We have expanded our strategic partnership with Qualcomm to bring their industry-leading Snapdragon System-on-a-Chip (SoC) to future generations of Specs products, providing developers and partners with a more powerful platform.

[PICO Announces Exploration of AI-Native XR Development Workflow]

Recently, PICO announced a collaboration with TRAE IDE to launch the TRAE Editor for Unity plugin, bringing an AI-assisted development workflow to Unity XR developers.

According to reports, in traditional Unity development, developers typically need to frequently switch between the Unity editor, script IDE, and debugging environment. TRAE Editor for Unity integrates the AI-assisted coding capabilities of TRAE IDE into the Unity development workflow, allowing developers to directly launch TRAE IDE to edit scripts from within Unity and quickly return to Unity to run and preview the results.

For Unity 6.0 and above, developers can also use it in conjunction with Unity MCP Server, enabling the AI ​​agent in TRAE IDE to call upon Unity Editor-side tools during task execution, further improving the efficiency of AI-driven collaborative development with the Unity editor.