Display Technology 101: From Pixels to Panels

Screens are an essential part of our lives. But what’s behind the displays? In this article, we break down and demystify the display technology. Whether you’re building a display product or just curious about what display technology entails, you will find it insightful.

Overview of Available and Emerging Display Technologies

We don’t usually think about the screen in front of us — until it doesn’t work, or something cooler comes out.

But display tech has come a long way — from clunky CRTs to flexible OLEDs to ultra-bright MicroLEDs that can light up a whole wall.
Each shift didn’t just look better — it changed how we interact with the world.
We wrote this piece to look back (and forward) at how far we’ve come — and why it matters.

Which Display Technology Will Shape the Next Wave of Innovation? 

Whether you’re building the next killer wearable or just trying to stay ahead of the buzz, this is your cheat sheet to where display tech is heading in 2025 and beyond.
So grab your coffee (or your energy drink of choice), because we’re diving into the five big waves that are reshaping what it means to look at a screen. 

Highlights from Display Week 2025: The Future of Screen Technology 

Display Week 2025, held in San Jose, California, brought together the world’s leading innovators to showcase the latest breakthroughs in display technologies. From next-gen MicroLED to immersive AR-ready OLED, the show revealed where display innovation is heading next. Here’s a breakdown of the key highlights.