Brilliant Labs Raises $3 Million to Develop Generative AI-Enhanced AR Glasses

Translated data: Brilliant Labs has recently secured $300 million in funding to develop generative AI-enhanced reality glasses. The company has launched its rebranded generative AI application, Noa, which integrates the open-source visual AI model Stability AI into its flagship AR device, Monocle. Meanwhile, Brilliant Labs is collaborating with Wayfarer Foundation to lead the ethical framework development for wearable AI devices, setting a new precedent in the industry. The company's CEO stated that this funding marks a significant milestone in creating an open-source ecosystem, empowering the next generation of embedded AI devices with the capability to harness augmented reality technology.

Adobe Firefly Integrates OpenAI GPT-Image 1.5: Subscribers Get Unlimited Generation Mode for a Limited Time

Adobe introduces the OpenAI GPT-Image1.5 model to the Firefly platform and launches a limited-time incentive: Pro and Premium subscribers can use the model to generate images unlimitedly before January 15th. This move shows Adobe is shifting from a single model to building a multimodal AI ecosystem.

Tsinghua University and Uber Join Forces with Manifold AI to Successfully Raise Over 100 Million Yuan

The AI research platform Manifold AI (Manifold Space), jointly established by Tsinghua University, Uber, and Manifold AI, has recently completed a pre-A round funding exceeding 100 million yuan. The platform focuses on supporting scientific research, especially in the debugging of machine learning models. Its core functions include scientific research support, data management, analysis collaboration tools, etc., aiming to promote innovation and development in the fields of scientific research and machine learning.

Qiangnao Technology Secures 2 Billion Yuan in Funding, Becomes Strongest Competitor to Neuralink

Qiangnao Technology completed approximately 2 billion yuan in funding, setting a record in the domestic brain-computer interface industry, with the scale second only to Neuralink. The investors include top institutions such as IDG Capital and HD International, indicating the high confidence of the capital market in the non-invasive brain-computer interface sector.

240Hz Big Screen on the Go! ASUS ROG X XREAL R1 Gaming Glasses Unveiled at CES, Transforming into a Private Cinema Anytime

ASUS ROG and XREAL jointly launched the world's first 240Hz micro-OLED gaming glasses, ROG XREAL R1, at CES 2026. It features dual 1080p micro-OLED panels, supporting an ultra-high 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms ultra-low latency, specifically designed for hardcore gamers, integrating high-performance gaming display into a lightweight wearable device, revolutionizing the traditional gaming screen experience.

Blue Focus Collaborates with Volcano Engine to Promote AI Multimodal Content Creation

Blue Focus collaborates with Volcano Engine to reshape the digital marketing content production model using AI large model technology to meet market demand. The collaboration focuses on the BlueAI Xinying creation platform, exploring applications in video understanding and generation for marketing scenarios, and improving content production efficiency.