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TCL not only produces phones and TVs; the company also manufactures the displays for these devices, providing them to numerous other firms. TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT), a branch of TCL Technology Group, focuses on display manufacturing, and at MWC 2026, the company unveiled several display advancements, many targeted at mobile devices.

There was an abundance to exhibit at the booth; too much for me to detail here. However, here are the most captivating items I noticed at the TCL CSOT booth.

Super Pixel

The highlight at the booth was the cutting-edge Super Pixel technology. This innovation seems to provide multiple advantages, from enhanced clarity to reduced power usage and improved refresh rates.

Super Pixels differ from standard display pixels due to their configuration. TCL CSOT states that sub-pixel density is boosted by 1.8%, which may seem minimal, but this significantly enhances image sharpness. Unlike traditional pixels, which often rely on colors from neighboring pixels to achieve the desired effect, Super Pixels have a genuine RGB setup for authentic “Pixel-level picture quality.”

TCL CSOT claims that this technology can cut display power consumption by 25% because the display operates more efficiently. Thus, even with a high 420ppi, a Super Pixel display will consume less power than a WQHD or FHD+ display of equivalent size.

Ultimately, TCL CSOT has achieved an impressive 165Hz refresh rate, which is particularly popular among gaming smartphones.

What’s even better is that TCL’s Super Pixel technology is already being commercially utilized and can be found in Xiaomi’s latest smartphones.

Portable and foldable monitor

TCL CSOT’s Portable IJP OLED Monitor Display takes the concept of a trifold monitor to new heights. When closed, it resembles a large 16-inch notebook, but unfold the sides and you’re greeted with an expansive 28-inch ultra-wide display.

TCL CSOT boasts it has the “world’s largest waterdrop hinge” to facilitate enhanced versatility across different modes. The display is indeed very reflective, and the bezels are quite large; I would love to see TCL incorporate its NXTPAPER technology into something like this to minimize glare.

That said, it’s still an impressively designed and very cool device, and the integrated stand further enhances its utility for increased productivity on the move. Could you imagine using a portable foldable monitor like this?

Foldable laptop

TCL CSOT also unveiled a foldable laptop created for Huawei, noted as the world’s first tandem LTPO flexible laptop, capable of a refresh rate ranging from 10-120Hz and featuring a high contrast ratio.

This isn’t the first instance of a foldable laptop, but they remain relatively scarce, and the execution appears solid. You can operate it in a traditional laptop mode, with the lower part of the display designated as a touch keyboard, or lay it flat like a large tablet, ideal for creative work or media consumption.

If a touch keyboard doesn’t suit your needs, you can slide a physical keyboard onto the bottom section to effectively transform it into a conventional laptop.

Ultra-bright display

Smartphone displays seem to brighten each passing year, with recent models surpassing 6,000 nits. It almost feels excessive, but TCL CSOT is pushing the boundaries further with the world’s brightest OLED display, achieving an astounding 15,000 nits. With such brightness, you shouldn’t face issues viewing your display under direct sunlight, although I am curious about its impact on battery consumption.

Smallest bezel

While I appreciate flip phones, one issue I have with them is their relatively wide bezels. TCL CSOT is attempting to rectify this by unveiling the world’s narrowest border on a foldable OLED display.

I didn’t obtain a specific measurement of the bezel’s size, but it is noticeably slimmer than any other flip phone bezel I’ve encountered, and I’ve tested quite a number of them.

To add to this, the phone was undergoing its own folding test to demonstrate the display’s durability. It’ll certainly be intriguing to see if and when Android OEMs will embrace such a slim display on their foldables, though the larger borders are partly to serve as bumpers to prevent the display glass from colliding with itself.

Sun screen

Finally, the last innovation I found notable was TCL CSOT’s natural light-certified mobile OLED display. The concept is that rather than simply being a bright display to counteract sunlight obscuring your screen, the phone employs a second-generation circular polarizer technology to diminish glare.

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Naturally, Gemini is leading the way.

The manner in which you engage with these games seems somewhat… futuristic.

Meta has revealed an exhilarating update for its Ray-Ban Display glasses: the launch of games, namely GOAT and 2048. These mark the initial games accessible on the Ray-Ban smartglasses, delivering a distinctive gaming experience reminiscent of a sci-fi storyline. Players can manage these games without conventional controllers, instead utilizing the EMG Neural Band and gestures. This band interprets muscle and hand movements, facilitating effortless interaction with the games.

GOAT consists of steering an adorable creature through a vibrant realm by leaping across floating platforms, whereas 2048 invites players to merge numbered tiles to achieve the designated number. Both games focus on an instinctive, smooth experience, leveraging the EMG band for navigation.

The EMG Meta Neural Band, launched alongside the glasses last November, features an 18-hour battery lifespan and an IPX7 water resistance rating. It senses muscle contractions and hand gestures, crafting a wondrous, nearly high-tech gaming experience. This advancement signifies a major leap in assimilating gaming into lightweight smart devices, transcending the classic VR headset experience provided by Meta’s Quest series.

In conclusion, the Ray-Ban Display glasses, equipped with their EMG and gesture controls, offer a fresh method to interact with games, merging technology and play in a way that appears both human and advanced.

It appears that Samsung is already aiming to surpass its own benchmarks with the upcoming Exynos.

What you should be aware of:
– A foreign report suggests that Samsung is forging ahead with its ambitions for an Exynos 2700, which may see broader inclusion across its devices next year.
– It was claimed that the chip’s heat production is a consideration, as Samsung might enhance the HPB technology found in the 2600 for the next version.
– The Exynos 2600 was limited to the South Korean market; however, the company asserts it features a 39% CPU boost and “double” the GPU capability on a 2nm process.

It seems that Samsung is riding a wave of positivity with its Exynos 2600, as reports indicate that the successor is already in the works.

A report from the Korean outlet, Yonhap News, states that Samsung is fully committed to its forthcoming Exynos chip (via Android Headlines). The article claims that the Korean manufacturer has already “finalized the design” for its next-generation chip, the Exynos 2700. It quotes an “industry insider,” mentioning that Samsung is eager to capitalize on the Exynos 2600’s success, which “surpassed” Qualcomm’s latest chip in some areas.

The Exynos 2700 is expected to be manufactured using the 2nm process, akin to the Exynos 2600. Heat management, as per Yonhap News, is a focus area for Samsung. Reportedly, the company is aiming to advance its Heat Path Block (HPB) packaging technology utilized in the 2600.

HPB is believed to assist in rapidly dissipating heat generated by the device. There’s “confidence” surrounding the Exynos 2700’s performance, and the chip’s integration into additional Galaxy devices, such as the Galaxy S27 series next year, may help reduce costs for consumers.

Nonetheless, Samsung is said to have commenced the production of chip samples in readiness for full-scale production later this year.

Already setting sights on the future

The Exynos 2600 launched in December after a prolonged series of leaks and reports regarding its potential offerings to consumers. Built on a 2nm process, Samsung indicates that this chip skips low-power cores in favor of a new CPU architecture that enhances performance and efficiency. The company highlights a 39% increase in CPU performance and “double” the GPU power of the 2500.

One of the significant concerns expressed by consumers in the past has been how comparatively weaker Samsung’s Exynos chips have been. Furthermore, this chip series has faced heat-related challenges, as devices often suffered from overheating issues. The HPB was introduced to tackle this matter. Reports from Android Headlines suggest that the chip might position components alongside one another rather than stacking them. We’ll have to monitor developments as we anticipate the Galaxy S27 series.

Android Central’s Perspective

The heating challenges are arguably what I’m observing most closely here. I won’t delve into Samsung’s “power” or “performance” with the Exynos 2600, as the chip appears to be performing admirably. It features the new 2nm process, desirable CPU and GPU enhancements, so it seems to be progressing well. Addressing heat generation is the next critical step. It’s impossible to entirely eliminate heat (after all, it’s a phone that needs to function). However, if Samsung can keep temperatures down, especially during activities like gaming, it would undoubtedly be a significant advantage.