ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality (AR) technologies, is pleased to announce that the Company will host a conference call regarding its first quarter 2026 operating results at 4:30 PM Eastern Time (ET), May 14, 2026.

To join the live conference call, please dial 877-709-8150 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 201-689-8354 (international callers outside of the U.S. and Canada) 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call time. Participants can also click this link for instant telephone access to the event. The link will become active approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations page of the Company’s website at: https://ir.vuzix.com/ or directly at:

https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=tZ7IrUr9

Participating on the call will be Paul Travers, Vuzix Chief Executive Officer and President and Grant Russell, Chief Financial Officer, who will discuss operational and financial highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Telephonic and webcast replays will be available for 30 days starting on May 14, 2026 at approximately 5:30 PM (ET). To access the telephonic replay, please dial 877-660-6853 in the U.S. or Canada and 201-612-7415 for international callers. The conference replay ID# is 13760398.

About Vuzix Corporation

Vuzix is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides and augmented reality technologies, components and products for the enterprise, medical, defense, security agencies, and consumer markets. The Company’s products include head-mounted smart personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality, as well OEM waveguide optical components and display engines. Vuzix holds more than 500 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the fields of optics, head-mounted displays, and the augmented reality wearables field. The Company has won over 20 Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation since 2005 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in: Rochester, NY; and Kyoto and Okayama, Japan.  For more information, visit the Vuzix website, X and Facebook pages.

Media and Investor Relations Contact:

Ed McGregor, Director of Investor Relations
Vuzix Corporation
ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com
Tel: (585) 359-5985

Vuzix Corporation, 25 Hendrix Road, West Henrietta, NY 14586 USA,
Investor Information – IR@vuzix.com  www.vuzix.com

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Joint research report finds Pine Crest School, Ransom Everglades, and Oxbridge Academy lead a sharply concentrated South Florida market and links the school decision directly to the address decision for relocating UHNW families.

MIAMI, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 5W, the AI Communications Firm, and HL Real Estate Group, the South Florida luxury brokerage founded by Haute Living, today released The Florida Private School AI Study 2026, a joint research report auditing twelve top Florida private K-12 schools on their institutional commitment to teaching artificial intelligence and on their visibility in AI search engines.

The study finds that only three Florida private schools meet the bar for what the report defines as Tier A: institutional commitment, a named faculty owner of the AI program, a public framework, and AI courses formally in the catalog. All three sit within a single 70-mile coastal corridor in South Florida.

The Tier A schools are Pine Crest School, with campuses in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton; Ransom Everglades School in Coconut Grove, Miami; and Oxbridge Academy in West Palm Beach. Pine Crest has integrated AI into its curriculum since 2022 and exports its pedagogy to other independent schools through the Pine Crest neXt Innovation Institute. Ransom Everglades runs a cross-departmental AI Task Force and offers a master’s-level Advanced Machine Learning course. Oxbridge Academy has named Artificial Intelligence as a formal Signature Program, alongside its Free Enterprise Institute and Cambridge Scholars program.

The geographic concentration of the three Tier A schools maps directly to three distinct South Florida luxury residential markets: the Las Olas Isles, Coral Ridge, East Boca, and St. Andrews corridors served by Pine Crest; Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, and Key Biscayne served by Ransom Everglades; and Palm Beach Island, Manalapan, Jupiter Island, and Palm Beach Gardens served by Oxbridge Academy. HL Real Estate Group has transacted in all three corridors for nearly two decades.

“This study is the latest installment in 5W’s AI Visibility research series, and Florida is the test case,” said Ronn Torossian, Chairman of 5W. “AI search is replacing the old

discovery funnel for every category we measure — luxury hospitality, financial services, healthcare, and now private K-12 education. The institutions that show up when a parent asks ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity which Florida school is best for an AI-curious child are the institutions that will fill their classes for the next decade. The institutions that don’t will spend the next decade explaining why they should have.”

The study also documents a visibility gap: even the three Tier A Florida schools are inconsistently surfaced, and frequently absent, when prospective families ask AI engines which Florida private school is best for an AI-curious student. The work is being done at the curricular level, the report concludes, but it is not being indexed in the search layer that now mediates UHNW relocation decisions.

“For nearly twenty years at Haute Living and now at HL Real Estate Group, we have helped UHNW families relocate to South Florida, and we have watched the order of their questions change,” said Seth Semilof, Co-Founder of Haute Living and HL Real Estate Group. “Two years ago, the school question came after the address question. Today it comes first, and it has a sharper edge: parents want to know which school is preparing their child for the AI economy. Partnering with 5W on this study lets us give those families a clear answer, and lets the schools themselves see what their AI-aware admissions funnel actually looks like.”

The full Florida Private School AI Study 2026 is available at no cost at 5wpr.com/research. Editorial coverage and analysis are running concurrently in Haute Living and Everything-PR.

About 5W

5W is the AI Communications Firm, building brand authority across the platforms where decisions now happen — ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews — alongside earned media, digital, and influencer channels. 5W combines public relations, digital marketing, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and proprietary AI visibility research, helping clients measure and grow their presence in AI-driven buyer research.

Founded more than 20 years ago, 5W has been recognized as a top U.S. PR agency by O’Dwyer’s, named Agency of the Year in the American Business Awards®, and honored as a Top Place to Work in Communications in 2026 by Ragan. 5W serves clients across B2C sectors including Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, and Nonprofit; B2B specialties including Corporate Communications and Reputation Management; as well as Public Affairs, Crisis

Communications, and Digital Marketing, including Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, GEO, and SEO. 5W was also named to the Digiday WorkLife Employer of the Year list.

For more information, visit www.5wpr.com.

Media Contact
Chris Bergin
cbergin@5wpr.com

About HL Real Estate Group by Haute Living

HL Real Estate Group is South Florida’s premier boutique luxury real estate brokerage, founded by the team behind Haute Living, one of the world’s most respected luxury lifestyle publications. With nearly two decades of experience in the Miami, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach markets, HL Real Estate Group has helped launch the region’s most iconic developments and serves UHNW clients through Haute Living’s editorial network, the Haute Residence broker network, and a global subscriber audience of 350,000.

HL Real Estate Group
media@hlrealestategroup.com

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New website highlights workforce strength, strategic location, and recent economic development momentum

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — St. Johns County has officially launched its new economic development website, InvestSJC.com, a modern, business-focused digital platform designed to attract investment, support local companies, and showcase the County’s position as one of Florida’s fastest-growing economies.

The new website serves as a comprehensive hub for site selectors, entrepreneurs, and expanding businesses, highlighting St. Johns County’s strategic advantages, workforce strength, and quality of life.

“Our new website reflects the momentum we’re seeing across St. Johns County,” said Christine Valliere, St. Johns County Economic Development Director. “It tells our story in a way that is clear, data-driven, and aligned with where we are headed as a community.”

The newly launched site provides a streamlined, user-friendly experience with tools and insights for businesses at every stage, including:

Site selection resources with data, demographics, and available propertiesTarget industry insights across aviation, advanced manufacturing, health sciences, and moreWorkforce and talent pipeline information supported by top-ranked schools and training programsBusiness incentives and support programs designed to drive job creation and investment

St. Johns County’s strong fundamentals are front and center, including a population of more than 334,000, a median household income exceeding $106,000, and a labor force that has grown by more than 40% over the past decade.

The launch of InvestSJC.com comes amid a series of high-impact initiatives led by the St. Johns County Economic Development Department:

Business Climate & Workforce Survey: Engaged local businesses to better understand workforce challenges and guide long-term economic strategy.Regional Leadership: The County was featured at the 2026 JAXUSA State of the Region, highlighting continued growth, targeted industry recruitment, and infrastructure investment.Workforce Development Initiatives: Including the 2026 Healthcare Career Expo, which connected approximately 160 job seekers with 40 healthcare employers, strengthening the County’s talent pipeline.Community Storytelling: Through multimedia efforts like The SJC Report and Behind the SJScenes, elevating awareness of career pathways and economic opportunities.

These efforts reinforce the County’s strategic focus on business growth, workforce development, and long-term competitiveness. They also reinforce the County’s commitment to Strategic Plan priorities like Community Trust, Community Well-Being, and Economic Prosperity.

InvestSJC.com emphasizes the County’s unique advantages:

Strategic location along the I-95 corridor with access to ports, rail, and global marketsHighly educated workforce, with nearly half of residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higherDiverse and growing industries, from aerospace and manufacturing to life sciences and tourismExceptional quality of life, consistently ranked among the best places to live in Florida

Together, these factors position St. Johns County as a premier destination for businesses seeking growth, innovation, and long-term success.

Stay informed of more St. Johns County news by subscribing to our e-newsletters, and learn how we’re shaping our community’s future by advancing the SJC Strategic Plan through the Office of Public Affairs.

Media Contact:
Tyler Jarnagin, Public Affairs Manager
Phone: 904-814-9214
Email: tjarnagin@sjcfl.us

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