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RayNeo Leads Global AR Smart Glasses Shipments in Q1 2026

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LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RayNeo today announced that it ranked No. 1 globally in AR smart glasses shipments in the first quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global XR Market Tracker, capturing a 23.7% market share by shipment volume.

A Fast-Growing Category Drawing in the World’s Biggest Tech Companies
RayNeo’s Q1 results arrive against the backdrop of a category that is growing quickly — and attracting new entrants. According to Counterpoint Research, global AR smart glasses shipments nearly doubled in 2025 compared with the prior year, with growth accelerating further in the second half. That momentum has drawn the world’s largest technology companies into the space: Meta’s Ray-Ban line has driven much of the category’s growth to date, while Google and Samsung recently used last month’s Google I/O 2026 to unveil their own AI-powered eyewear built on Android XR, and Apple is widely reported to be developing its own AR glasses.

RayNeo’s Q1 lead builds on momentum from late 2025, when it led the global video-centric AR glasses segment with a 42% share, well ahead of the next-largest competitor, according to Counterpoint Research.

North America was a particular bright spot: IDC reported that RayNeo’s North America shipments grew 456.5% year-over-year in Q4 2025, part of what the firm described as a broader shift toward Chinese brands leading the smart glasses category, with Chinese manufacturers projected to account for around 45% of global AI glasses shipments this year. As competition from major US and South Korean technology companies intensifies, RayNeo expects to remain a central part of that story.

From Niche Hardware to Mainstream Entertainment Device
So how did RayNeo get here, ahead of larger and better-funded rivals? The company’s path to the top of the global shipment rankings has been built on a consistent bet, applied across its product lines: that the fastest way to bring AR into people’s daily lives is not through ambitious “smart glasses” promises, but through devices people already understand — screens and assistants — made progressively better, generation after generation.

That bet started with the Air Series. Each generation has targeted one clear improvement: brighter Micro-OLED displays, better-fitting frames, and — with the Air 4 Pro — the world’s first AR glasses to support HDR10 playback, paired with audio co-tuned with Bang & Olufsen. The result was recognition beyond spec sheets: Tom’s Guide named the Air 4 Pro an Editor’s Choice pick, citing its HDR picture quality and audio performance. TechRadar called it a significant upgrade over its predecessor and an excellent value package, while Tom’s Hardware described it as delivering unbeatable value among AR glasses at its price point. That reception has translated into shelf space: RayNeo’s glasses are now sold in more than 30 countries and regions, with a retail presence in mainstream channels including Amazon and Best Buy in the US.

The traction the Air Series built gave RayNeo the platform to take a bigger swing with the X Series — moving from display-first wearables toward AI-and-AR integration. The X3 Pro, launched in late 2025, was among the first AR glasses to bring a full-color MicroLED waveguide display into a frame close to the size and weight of ordinary eyewear — a long-standing technical challenge, since waveguide optics have typically meant bulkier hardware or dimmer images. Built on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 platform and RayNeo’s own AI OS, the X3 Pro pairs that display with an always-on Gemini AI assistant for real-time translation, navigation, and on-the-spot information about what the wearer is looking at — earning it a special mention on TIME’s 2025 Best Inventions list. Where the Air Series perfects a familiar “wearable screen” experience, the X3 Pro represents RayNeo’s bet on AI assistance, rather than media playback, as the next driver of AR adoption.

Together, they reflect why RayNeo’s Q1 lead is less a single breakout moment than the result of a strategy applied consistently across categories: rather than chasing one “killer app,” RayNeo meets users where they already are — watching, creating, and navigating their day — and improves the experience with each generation. That approach, now validated at scale across more than 30 markets, is what RayNeo will continue to lean on as competition in AR glasses intensifies through 2026.

About RayNeo
RayNeo is the global leader in consumer Augmented Reality (AR) glasses, dedicated to transforming everyday life for one billion people. As a member of the TCL family supporting its partnership as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner, the company represents the forefront of immersive technology. Its product portfolio features the AI-enhanced, full-color display X Series and the portable, large-screen Air Series, designed for versatility and high-quality viewing.  According to Counterpoint Research, RayNeo led the global AR glasses market in the first quarter of 2026, capturing a 23.7% market share and securing the top position worldwide.

Contact: PR Manager: Max Manausa, Email : maxmanausa@rayneo.com 

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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