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An update on highly anticipated—and elusive—Micro LED displays

Micro LED has become one of the most anticipated display technologies for consumer products in recent years. Using self-emissive LEDs as pixels, the backlight-free displays combine the contrast-rich capabilities of OLED with the brightness and durability potential of LCD-LED displays, and they avoid burn-in issues.

We're often asked about the future of Micro LED and when display enthusiasts can realistically expect to own a TV or monitor with the technology. Here's the latest on the highly anticipated—and still elusive—display technology.

Micro LED is still years away from being suitable for mass production of consumer products, as the industry is struggling to manage obstacles like manufacturing costs and competition from other advanced display tech like OLED. Micro LED TVs are currently available for purchase, but they cost six figures, making them unattainable for the vast majority of people.

"It will probably take another five years until we see real consumer products," Eric Virey, principal displays analyst at Yole Intelligence, told me.

Display manufacturer AUO, which has been working on numerous applications for Micro LED, stated in an emailed statement that it plans to develop consumer products over the next couple of years:

For the applications other than automotive, AUO’s Micro LED display technology has been applied on wearable device like smartwatch[es] for fashion... in 2023, and it is expected to be available for mass production in 2025. Moving forward, AUO plans to apply larger Micro LED displays on TVs, notebooks, and monitors in two years.

Despite enthusiasm from technologists and the display community, the mainstream infatuation with OLED makes it harder for Micro LED to move into consumer products. Many shoppers already know about the benefits of OLED and may have experienced it for years. In recent years, OLED technology has also improved by getting brighter and cheaper.

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Scientists sound alarm on rising odds of space junk striking airplanes

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Death from above: A new study warns that the risk of airplanes being struck by falling space debris is increasing. While the chances remain low – and no such incident has occurred yet – the potential consequences could be catastrophic.

Researchers at the University of British Columbia analyzed global air traffic patterns against the projected re-entry paths of uncontrolled space debris.

Near major airport hubs, they estimate a [website] percent annual probability of a re-entry event posing a threat. While that may seem low, in heavily trafficked airspaces like the Northeastern US or Northern Europe, the risk jumps to over 26 percent per year.

This growing hazard stems from the increasing volume of objects launched into orbit, ranging from traditional satellites to massive constellations like Starlink and discarded rocket stages. As those numbers multiply, so do the chances of an aerial collision as the clutter eventually rains back down.

Scientists have long warned about the risks posed by satellite constellations. Beyond creating streaks that interfere with astronomical observations, these satellites can disrupt radio signals and may even contribute to ozone depletion when they burn up upon re-entry.

While we can sometimes predict re-entry events, the margin for error remains slim. Experts caution that even a 1-gram fragment striking a plane's windshield or engine could cause severe damage. Because these predictions are so imprecise, air traffic controllers often shut down large sections of airspace as a precaution, leading to widespread flight disruptions.

The researchers emphasize the need for stricter measures to ensure satellites and rockets undergo controlled re-entry, ideally disintegrating over remote ocean regions. Currently, more than 2,300 large rocket bodies remain in orbit, most destined for an uncontrolled and unpredictable descent in the coming decades. Without improved deorbiting practices, airspace closures will likely become more frequent.

The full study can be found in the journal Scientific Reports.

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Big monitor brands are stockpiling displays as a buffer against Trump's tariffs

The big picture: The ongoing tit-for-tat tariff battle between the US and China could lead to a five percent increase in monitor prices for American buyers. That might not seem like much, but it marks a sharp reversal from the steady price declines of recent years driven by intense competition in the display market.

, rising tariffs on Chinese goods imported into the US are set to drive up monitor prices. In response, major brands are stockpiling inventory in an effort to keep price hikes as low as possible.

This situation stems from the Trump administration's aggressive trade policies, which triggered retaliatory tariffs from China. These tariffs have put additional pressure on monitor manufacturers, whose margins were already razor-thin. As a result, major brands like Dell, HP, and Samsung are being forced to adopt more conservative shipment targets as rising costs disrupt their pricing strategies.

However, the industry giants have a contingency plan: stockpiling. these companies are rushing to import extra inventory – potentially around 2 – 3 million units – to buffer against the expected price increases.

Moreover, second-tier brands that were already struggling to compete with the pricing and logistical power of industry giants could be facing even tougher challenges ahead.

Historically, these smaller players have had little negotiating leverage when securing production capacity and maintaining profit margins. Now, with supply chains disrupted by the trade war and first-tier brands aggressively stockpiling, they are likely to face even higher costs that will be much harder for them to absorb.

A five increase may be the best-case scenario at this point. When the tariffs were first revealed, the Consumer Technology Association warned that a worst-case escalation could send prices skyrocketing by 60-100 percent for some product categories. Fortunately, we haven't reached that level yet.

However, experts caution that tariffs will lead to price hikes across the board. GPU costs have already been affected, and some manufacturers, such as ASRock, are even considering shifting production from China to Taiwan. Meanwhile, TSMC is reportedly planning to raise the prices of its most advanced semiconductor wafers by up to 15 percent this year.

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