September 4 marks the official opening of IFA 2026. Long regarded as a bellwether for the global consumer‑electronics industry, IFA also serves as a vital stage for Chinese tech brands expanding into overseas markets. The reporting team from Leitech (ID: leitech) is on‑site in Berlin, delivering first‑hand coverage for readers.

Among numerous Chinese exhibits at this year’s show, the RayNeo iO and GT series smart glasses from TCL‑owned RayNeo Innovation stand out as noteworthy highlights.

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It is worth noting that in China, the RayNeo iO has claimed top‑sales rankings in the smart‑glasses category across JD.com, T‑Mall and Douyin. It set a new first‑sale record for smart glasses in 2026 and sold out within three days after launch, emerging as a phenomenal hit in the industry this year.

By bringing this domestically proven blockbuster to IFA, RayNeo Innovation aims to deliver its mature AR solution to global consumers.

RayNeo iO: An AI‑powered Product That Looks Like Ordinary Eyeglasses

From our perspective, one of the device’s greatest strengths — and a key driver behind its popularity — is how it conceals its smart capabilities.

Its appearance is nearly indistinguishable from regular prescription glasses. Boasting an ultra‑lightweight build, it remains comfortable even for extended wear. This everyday‑wearable quality is precisely what makes it stand out.

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The RayNeo iO also functions as an always‑on productivity tool. For high‑frequency scenarios such as meeting note‑taking, schedule management and cross‑time‑zone communication, users can customise an information dashboard, with critical content projected directly within their field of view. Features including real‑time alerts and translation help users handle communications across diverse scenarios with greater ease.

What makes it even more remarkable is that such convenience is not limited to a single region. Whether purchased domestically or overseas, the same pair of glasses delivers seamless global usability. Future updates will add global‑band compatibility, offline translation, quick SMS reply and other capabilities. In short, the RayNeo device grows smarter and more user‑centric the more you use it.

Broad LLM Compatibility: DeepSeek, ChatGPT and Claude All Supported

The most compelling strength of the RayNeo iO lies in its AI capabilities.

It supports mainstream domestic and international large‑language models including DeepSeek, Qwen, Gemini, ChatGPT and Claude. Users across different countries and regions may freely switch between models according to personal preference.

Users can pick whichever model they prefer without being locked into a single platform.

Powered by the RayNeo All‑Day Memory Engine, its all‑round memory function handles daily logging and task management, serving as a primary gateway for personal life.

On privacy, RayNeo Innovation has earned BSI-issued ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, along with privacy and security accreditations from China, the European Union, the United States, and other global jurisdictions.

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Therefore, users can rest easy when it comes to privacy protection.

GT Series: Put a Cinema Inside Your Glasses

If the RayNeo iO serves as a productivity‑focused tool, then the GT series is built for entertainment.

A top‑selling single product during China’s 618 shopping festival, the RayNeo GT series is the world’s first AR‑glass headset set with Dolby video playback support. It integrates a giant virtual display, premium image quality and immersive sound field all‑in‑one.

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Dolby Vision faithfully reproduces highlight and shadow details across the frame. Paired with spatially‑optimised audio co‑tuned with B&O and native 3DoF hover technology, the display stays rock‑steady even as users turn their heads, delivering a portable large‑screen cinema experience.

Notably, for overseas markets, the RayNeo GT series is bundled with the Pocket TV Pro. Pre‑loaded with mainstream global applications including Google TV, YouTube and Prime Video, it fills gaps within the content ecosystem.

Numerous Chinese AR hardware products boast impressive specifications for overseas launches. Still, inadequate content support leaves users with powerful hardware yet little to watch, severely undermining the overall experience.

The RayNeo GT enables users to enjoy a private‑cinema experience anytime and anywhere.

Replicating Blockbuster Performance Across Regions

From Leitech’s perspective, RayNeo is not merely bringing domestic hit products to overseas exhibition booths.

Back during Amazon Prime Day 2026, the RayNeo Air 4 series earned the platform’s Best‑Seller badge, solid proof that its product competitiveness transcends geographical barriers.

The international debut of the RayNeo iO and GT series brings round‑the‑clock proactive AI and AR‑based movie‑watching capabilities to global users.

Product performance speaks louder than words. Having set successive sales records in China, RayNeo Innovation continues to lead global markets by delivering refined, high‑quality user experiences.

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To be honest, the smart‑glasses segment has seen plenty of hype but limited real‑world deployment over the past few years. Yet the RayNeo iO offers something different. Instead of chasing flashy gimmicks or over‑inflated specifications, it focuses on building a pair of glasses that truly looks like ordinary eyewear, with AI seamlessly woven into daily routines.

When you put it on, you hardly feel like you are wearing an electronic gadget. But whenever you need it, it can deliver calendar reminders, translate conversations and capture notes.

Rather than forcing users to adapt to technology, it lets technology adapt to users — and that is exactly what AI glasses ought to be.

As these new products roll out gradually, RayNeo Innovation is bringing its product matrix covering diverse consumer scenarios to global markets. Moving forward, the brand will further expand its global distribution channels and localised services, helping smart glasses evolve from a niche tech novelty for early adopters into mainstream everyday gear.

Over the coming days, the Leitech team on‑site in Berlin will keep tracking the latest updates from IFA 2026. Readers interested in AI glasses and AR devices are welcome to follow our on‑the‑ground reports from Berlin.

From September 4–8, the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliance exhibition—IFA 2026—will take place in Berlin.

Recognized globally as the “most authoritative new media outlet covering IFA,” with AI experts collectively endorsing its reporting, LeiTech has dispatched its largest and highest-caliber on-site reporting team to Berlin this year. Deploying a “2+N” model—two live hosts, multiple on-site editors, and multiple backend editors—LeiTech is delivering comprehensive, immersive, and real-time coverage of IFA 2026. Key coverage areas include AI agents integrated with home appliances and hardware; robotics technologies applied to home environments; emerging trends in digital life spanning people, vehicles, and homes; and how Chinese brands are showcasing themselves on the world stage.

The LeiTech IFA 2026 Reporting Team is actively covering the event in Berlin—stay tuned!