Is this the future of drive-in movies? Huawei’s XPixel smart headlights can project games, TV and more onto any surface — technology demonstrated at the Beijing Auto Show is the first to offer full-color projection

https://www.techradar.com/author/leon-poultney· May 20, 2026 · 11:48 AM UTC ·10 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 37 views

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Huawei has introduced its XPixel smart headlights, capable of projecting full-color images onto surfaces, demonstrated at the Beijing Auto Show. This technology allows for open-air cinema and interactive gaming experiences. The headlights can also adapt to weather conditions and road curvature for improved visibility.

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▪Huawei's XPixel technology is the first automotive headlight system to offer full-color projection.
▪The headlights can project images up to 100 inches onto nearby surfaces, enabling open-air movies and gaming.
▪A production version of the XPixel system will debut on the refreshed Aito M9 SUV, co-developed with Huawei.

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Vehicle Tech Hybrid & Electric Vehicles Is this the future of drive-in movies? Huawei’s XPixel smart headlights can project games, TV and more onto any surface — technology demonstrated at the Beijing Auto Show is the first to offer full-color projection News By Leon Poultney published 20 May 2026 China’s Aito M9 is tipped to be the first to receive the tech When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Huawei/New Atlas) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Huawei demonstrated the technology at the recent Beijing Auto Show XPixel platform is said to be the…

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