Welcome to an exciting glimpse into the future of display technology, brought to you straight from the heart of Silicon Valley in San Jose, California. At SID Display Week 2025, some of the biggest names in the industry—including LG, TCL, Samsung, and others—gathered to showcase groundbreaking innovations that will transform how we interact with screens in our vehicles, smartphones, tablets, and beyond. From transparent displays to stretchable screens and futuristic car dashboards, the possibilities are endless. Let’s dive into the highlights of this remarkable event and explore what the future holds for display tech.
Table of Contents
- 🔍 Transparent and Zero-Bezel Displays from LG
- 🖐️ Stretchable Displays: A New Frontier
- 🎨 TCL’s Art-Inspired and FMM OLED Innovations
- 🚗 OLED-Powered Smart Car Interiors by BOE
- 📚 E Ink’s Versatile and Energy-Efficient Displays
- 📱 Samsung’s Playful Polygon Foldable Concept
- 🔮 Final Thoughts on SID Display Week 2025
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 🤔
🔍 Transparent and Zero-Bezel Displays from LG
One of the standout technologies at the event was LG’s transparent display. Imagine a screen so clear that it offers 45% transparency—almost like looking through a window. This display doesn’t just look cool; it supports a 90% color gamut and is bright enough to maintain vivid colors and sharp definition even with the sun shining directly behind it. Although it comes with a hefty price tag of $50,000, the potential applications in homes or commercial spaces are fascinating to consider.
LG also introduced a zero-bezel display concept that eliminates the border around the screen entirely. When closed, it looks like just a small section of the screen, but when opened, the pixels extend all the way to the edges. This design could revolutionize tablets, smartphones, monitors, and TVs by increasing the screen-to-body ratio, creating sleeker, thinner devices that maximize display space.
🖐️ Stretchable Displays: A New Frontier
Taking innovation a step further, LG showcased a stretchable display that can morph into different shapes. This concept opens up new possibilities for how we interact with screens—imagine devices that can bend, twist, or stretch to fit various uses. In a demo, touching the screen caused it to stretch and reveal volume controls, demonstrating how interactive elements can adapt dynamically to user input. Although still in the early stages, this technology could inspire engineers to create entirely new device categories we haven’t yet imagined.
🎨 TCL’s Art-Inspired and FMM OLED Innovations
TCL made a strong impression with their innovative display applications, starting with a 4K matte TV that looks like a painting at first glance. Designed to display art, this screen runs at a modest 10Hz refresh rate—perfect for static images and digital art frames.
More impressively, TCL demonstrated their cutting-edge FMM OLED technology. This includes the world’s first under-display face authentication system, which uses infrared sensors beneath the screen to provide faster, more precise, and low-light capable facial recognition—similar to under-display fingerprint readers but for your face.
FMM OLED also enables ultra-high refresh rates up to 240Hz—double the current top-tier smartphone standard of 120Hz. While 240Hz might seem excessive, it offers smoother visuals for gaming and video, with TCL’s variable refresh rate technology intelligently adjusting refresh rates by content and screen region to conserve battery life. This means you get the best of both worlds: buttery-smooth performance and longer battery endurance.
🚗 OLED-Powered Smart Car Interiors by BOE
Looking at automotive applications, BOE displayed a futuristic car interior fully decked out with OLED screens. Rear passengers can enjoy entertainment on a 1080p screen, while the driver’s area features a large touchscreen infotainment system running a pure Android experience without heavy custom skins.
What really caught my eye was the steering wheel, equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader, ECG heart monitor, and hand detection sensors to ensure safety and personalized control. This smart steering wheel eliminates the need for keys and adds biometric security and health tracking. Although the array of screens and features is impressive, it raises questions about driver distraction versus convenience, and whether some drivers might prefer a simpler setup.
📚 E Ink’s Versatile and Energy-Efficient Displays
E Ink technology continues to impress with its low power consumption and versatile applications. At the booth, vibrant color e Ink displays caught my attention, along with a variety of devices such as Kindles, Nooks, and the Boox Palma 2—a fully featured Android e-reader with a camera, Google Play Store access, and a browser. This means you can enjoy all your apps and reading materials in a device that dramatically extends battery life by using an energy-efficient screen.
Beyond readers, E Ink is expanding into lifestyle products. For example, the Pocketbook Ink Poster looks like a real painting but is actually a large e Ink display that can change artwork on demand—perfect for home decor or digital galleries.
One of the coolest innovations is a customizable guitar developed with Cream and E Ink, where the surface design can be changed dynamically. This active display guitar was even played live at NAMM 2025, showing how display tech can blend with musical instruments for creative expression.
Even fashion is getting a tech upgrade with Delvo’s e Ink purses, which switch colors and patterns. These bags showcase how wearable tech can combine style and functionality in new, innovative ways.
📱 Samsung’s Playful Polygon Foldable Concept
While mobile content was limited, Samsung surprised us with a fresh concept: the Polygon Foldable. Resembling a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 but dressed in a Cybertruck-inspired, cyberpunk design, this foldable phone blends futuristic aesthetics with familiar technology. It’s more of a playful design exercise than a commercial product—yet it hints at Samsung’s willingness to experiment boldly with form factors and style.
🔮 Final Thoughts on SID Display Week 2025
SID Display Week 2025 was a smaller yet intimate event that offered a deep dive into the future of display technology. From LG’s mesmerizing transparent and stretchable displays to TCL’s high-refresh-rate FMM OLEDs and BOE’s smart car interiors, the innovations on display promise to reshape our digital experiences.
Personally, the transparent display from LG stood out as a visionary product that could redefine how we integrate screens into our living spaces. Meanwhile, E Ink’s expanding ecosystem—from e-readers to guitars and purses—showcases the versatility and energy efficiency of this technology in everyday life.
Samsung’s Polygon Foldable may be a concept, but it adds a splash of bold creativity to the mix, reminding us that the future of smartphones is still wide open for innovation.
What display technology excites you the most? Would you embrace a car dashboard filled with OLED screens or prefer something simpler? Let us know your thoughts!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 🤔
What is the transparent display technology from LG?
LG’s transparent display offers 45% transparency with a 90% color gamut, allowing you to see through the screen while still displaying vibrant colors and images. It can work even with bright sunlight behind it, making it suitable for futuristic window-like screens.
How does TCL’s FMM OLED improve smartphone displays?
TCL’s FMM OLED technology supports ultra-high refresh rates up to 240Hz and includes variable refresh rates that adjust based on content to save battery life. It also enables the world’s first under-display face authentication using infrared for faster and more precise recognition, even in the dark.
What are stretchable displays and their potential uses?
Stretchable displays can physically stretch and change shape, offering new interaction possibilities. They could lead to devices that morph or fold in novel ways, enhancing usability and opening new design horizons.
How is OLED technology being used in future car interiors?
OLED screens are being integrated into car dashboards and interiors to provide touch controls, infotainment, biometric security like fingerprint readers, ECG monitoring, and hand detection, creating a highly connected and personalized driving experience.
What makes E Ink displays special?
E Ink displays consume very little power, making devices last days or weeks on a single charge. They offer excellent readability in bright light and are now being used in diverse applications such as e-readers, digital art posters, customizable guitars, and even fashion accessories.
