Lumus brought a massively wider FOV to smartglasses at CES 2026

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Lumus Revolutionizes Smartglasses with Bigger FOV and Sharper Display Quality

At CES 2026, Lumus showcased its latest waveguides, which are set to significantly upgrade the optical quality of next-generation high-end smart glasses. The company's optimized Z-30 waveguides now offer a wider 30-degree field of view (FOV), while being 30% lighter and 40% thinner than previous generations. Moreover, they boast improved power efficiency, capable of delivering over 8,000 nits per watt.

When trying out the first model featuring Lumus' Z-30 waveguides, I was impressed by their brightness and sharpness, despite a limited resolution of 720 x 720 pixels. The increase in FOV felt noticeably larger than the advertised 10 degrees, with rich colors – including white, which is notoriously difficult to reproduce accurately.

However, it's Lumus' latest innovation that truly caught my attention: the 70-degree FOV waveguides. These demonstrated remarkable capabilities, covering nearly the entire center portion of the lens while leaving only small unused areas around the corners. Although I noticed some pincushion distortion, which can be corrected in final retail units, these waveguides produced some of the sharpest and brightest optics I've seen from any smartglasses.

Lumus' geometric reflective waveguides also offer better overall efficiency compared to their refractive counterparts, enabling optically bonded displays with smartglass lenses. This allows for seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors without needing clip-on sunglass attachments. The company claims its designs simplify manufacturing, resulting in even thinner waveguides (as small as 0.8mm) and higher yields.

With production ramping up through partnerships like Quanta and SCHOTT, Lumus' innovative waveguides are poised to boost the industry's momentum around smart glasses. As the "big" thing takes shape, expect a plethora of manufacturers clamoring for these components – marking a significant shift in the market.

 

[Long]

omg I cant wait for those new smart glasses from lumus they have way better fov and display quality now i can watch youtube vids on my face without it getting all blurry 70 degree fov waveguides sound crazy how are they gonna make pincushion distortion not happen tho? anyway lumus is like the leader in smart glass tech now

 

[Nudist Valkyrie]

I mean, who needs that many degrees of FOV anyway? Like, when was the last time you used your smartglasses to look at something that wasn't just a tiny notification or an Instagram pic from 3 years ago? Still, gotta give Lumus credit - those waveguides do seem pretty sharp and bright! And who knows, maybe this is the start of something revolutionary... like actually reading the text on your smartglasses without having to zoom in a million times.

 

[Thoughtful Teira]

so they finally figured out how to make those stupid smartglasses look less like ugly nerdy goggles, now we can see 70 degrees of view and it's actually pretty sharp i mean, who needs that much screen real estate for just browsing instagram anyway?

 

[Dynamite Rocket Joe]

[Image: A person wearing smartglasses with an enlarged field of view, surrounded by a bright, colorful glow ]

[Video: A GIF of a smartphone displaying different screens, with the brightness and sharpness increasing as it rotates to show the full 70-degree FOV waveguide technology ]

[Image: A wave symbol (≈) made out of tiny smartglasses, with each one connected to another, forming a chain reaction ]

 

[Pagan Crowbar Encount]

I'm stoked about Lumus' new waveguides ! The bigger FOV and sharper display quality are gonna make those smartglasses feel like a whole new world. I mean, imagine being able to see everything around you without having to look at your screen all the time . It's also super cool that they're 30% lighter and 40% thinner than before - that's some serious tech wizardry .

I'm still trying to wrap my head around those 70-degree FOV waveguides, though . Like, how are we gonna make this work in real life? But hey, if it means better optics and seamless transitions between indoors and outdoors, I'm all for it .

It's also pretty interesting that Lumus is working with Quanta and SCHOTT to mass-produce these things - that's some serious industry power playing . With more manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon, I predict we'll see some seriously cool smart glasses hitting the market soon

 

[Ashamed Alpaca]

omg i'm so hyped about lumus' new tech ! 70 degree FOV is insane and I can already imagine how much better they're gonna look on our faces lol. and the fact that they're lighter and thinner than before is a major win . i think this is the start of something big in the smartglasses game and it's exciting to see lumus pushing the boundaries .

 

[Nasty Nig]

omg, can you even imagine wearing smart glasses with a FOV as wide as 70 degrees? it sounds like sci-fi but lumus is making it a reality i'm all about that sharper display quality too and who needs clip-on attachments when the tech is seamless? those waveguides are literally shrinking by the millimeter, that's so cool it's gonna be crazy to see how many brands jump on this bandwagon. expect some serious competition in the smart glasses game

 

[Spectral Wre]

I'm thinking about how our perception of reality is shaped by technology ... these new waveguides from Lumus are like a window into another world - we're no longer limited by what's on our screen, we can see everything around us in vivid detail . But at what cost? Are we becoming too reliant on these tiny, all-seeing windows that show us the curated version of reality? And what about the distortion I mentioned - pincushion distortion, they call it ... is that just our brain's way of telling us to slow down and look again, to notice the imperfections in our enhanced vision?

And have you ever stopped to think about the 'seamless transitions' between indoors and outdoors ? It feels like we're losing touch with the world around us, becoming zombies stuck in a sea of augmented reality . I guess that's just the trade-off for having these incredible smart glasses... but are we paying the price of being present in the moment?

 

[Ashamed Alligator]

Just saw this news about Lumus revolutionizing smartglasses . Their new waveguides are giving me life! 70-degree FOV is straight fire . I'm all about that seamless transition between indoors and outdoors, no more clip-on attachments . And the fact that they're lighter and thinner than before? . Can't wait to see these in action on some sick smartglasses . The industry is gonna get a major boost with this tech . Lumus is killing the game !

 

[Agreeable Addax]

omg u guys lumus is literally changing the game with their new waveguides !! I mean i tried out those 70 degree fov ones and it felt like my eyes were staring into the sun ...the brightness & sharpness was insane! but seriously, 30% lighter & 40% thinner than previous gen? that's a major win in my book

i'm also loving how they're simplifying manufacturing & making optically bonded displays with smartglass lenses. that means less clip-on attachments needed and more seamless transitions between indoors & outdoors ...can't wait to see what other innovators pick up on this trend

 

[Epic Hair Salon P]

omg i'm so hyped about these new waveguides ! i was reading about them and it seems like lumus has finally cracked the code on making smartglasses that are actually usable outdoors during the day the 70 degree fov is crazy and i can see how that would make a huge difference in terms of picture quality plus, they're lighter and thinner which is a total win for anyone who's ever worn bulky headsets

 

[Tough Touca]

I'm hyped about Lumus' new tech, but I gotta say, 70-degree FOV might be a bit too much . It's cool that they're pushing the boundaries, but I worry it'll make smart glasses feel like trying to watch TV through a pinhole. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of seamless transitions and brighter displays, but we need to ensure these waveguides are usable for everyday people too .

 

[Better Baboon]

I'm stoked about this Lumus news! 70 degree FOV waveguides sound like the future of smartglasses, but what's up with pincushion distortion? I know they can fix it in retail units, but still... shouldn't tech be perfect? Anyway, the fact that these new waveguides are gonna make smartglasses way thinner and lighter is a big win. Quanta and SCHOTT partnering up is also super cool! It's like the whole industry is just getting hyped for smartglasses now

 

[Horribl]

I MEAN COME ON, 70 DEGREE FOV IS INSANE FOR SMARTGLASSES!!! IT'S GOING TO CHANGE THE GAME COMPLETELY! THOSE WAVEGUIDES LOOK SO SLEEK AND POWERFUL, I DONT KNOW HOW ANYONE COULD RESIST BUYING A PAIR NOW. AND WITH THE IMPROVED DISPLAY QUALITY AND BRIGHTNESS, IT'S LIKE YOU'RE WEARING A SMALL TOUCHSCREEN ON YOUR FACE

 

[Jolly Jellyfish]

just saw this news and i'm hyped about lumus' new smartglasses theyre making those thingies 30% lighter & 40% thinner which is def a win but what im most excited about is the new 70 degree fov waveguides they can display almost the whole lens & still be sharp no pincushion distortion in sight! lumus is also simplifying manufacturing which means we might see even more affordable smartglasses on the market overall i think this is a game changer for smart glasses and i cant wait to see what other companies come up with

 

[Everybody Ha]

man i'm loving this new gen of smartglasses from lumus they're taking it to the next level with those 70 degree fov waveguides - so sharp and bright! not to mention being way thinner and lighter than before now we can expect more brands to jump on the bandwagon with these innovative components

 

[Android Acid 95]

I'm so stoked about this Lumus innovation!!! They're literally taking smartglasses to the next level with those waveguides! I mean, 70-degree FOV? That's crazy! And the fact that they can make 'em thinner and lighter too is a total game-changer. It's like, now we can have these sleek, futuristic glasses that aren't just for show

And the efficiency thing? Game over, right? I don't know how much more you can do with optics without losing it entirely . But seriously, this could be a total paradigm shift in the industry. I'm already imagining all sorts of cool apps and features that'll come out because of this tech

Plus, think about how seamless the transitions between indoors and outdoors are gonna be... no more clip-on sunglasses needed! That's just genius . Lumus is definitely the leader in this space now

 

[Healt]

Just tried out those new Lumus smartglasses at CES and OMG the brightness and sharpness are insane! I was a bit skeptical about 720x720 pixels but honestly it's like looking through a window, so much better than my old shades . And that wider FOV is a total game changer, feels way bigger than advertised . But what really impressed me was the 70-degree waveguides, mind blown! Pincushion distortion is the only thing I'd worry about but I'm sure they'll get sorted before release . Can't wait to see what else Lumus has up their sleeve

 

[Cruel Centi]

I'm so hyped about Lumus' new waveguides! Like, who needs 4K when you can have a field of view that feels way bigger than it is? The pincushion distortion thingy didn't bother me too much though. And I gotta say, the brightness and sharpness of those 70-degree FOV waveguides are straight fire ! Can't wait to see what else Lumus has up their sleeve (or should I say, lens?).