When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works .
(Image credit: Visual Intruments) Transparent displays aren't perhaps as groundbreaking as they once used to be. We've seen plenty of see-through OLED TVs, laptops, and even DIY projects as of late. However, getting a transparent screen to make sense practically has always been a real challenge, especially when that screen will be your primary medium of choice for work. Visual Instruments is here to change that with its "Phantom" monitor designed to replace the conventional display on your desk.
It claims to be the world's first "transparent computer monitor" but goes quite light on the details. In the FAQ section, the company mentions the monitor is powered by technology similar to HUDs in aircraft or vehicles, which is the most polished way of achieving a see-through look. The panel itself isn't transparent, but rather a screen is reflected onto glass using mirrors — teleprompter style — as opposed to transparent OLEDs or projection.
However, Visual Instruments says that the Phantom has dynamic opacity, meaning you can adjust how transparent it is, seemingly driving it all the way up to be completely opaque like a regular screen. The company says the transparency is adjustable, and you can switch between at least three different presets, which would make it quite versatile if executed well.
Chinese eSports firm worked with AMD on 1,000 Hz gaming monitor primed for 2026 debut
GPU mirror lets you watch your RTX 5090 melt in real time without straining your neck
DIYer creates the PC gaming handheld of your widest dreams
Key considerations
- Investor positioning can change fast
- Volatility remains possible near catalysts
- Macro rates and liquidity can dominate flows
Reference reading
- https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/SPONSORED_LINK_URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/the-phantom-claims-to-be-the-worlds-first-transparent-computer-monitor-touts-5-000-nits-of-hdr-brightness-24-inch-4k-panel-from-virtual-instruments-launches-q4#main
- https://www.tomshardware.com
- How NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs Power Modern Creative Workflows
- Veteran dev’s newest computer is ‘200,000 times’ faster than his oldest in custom benchmarks — single-thread Dhrystone performance charted across 25 systems rel
- Nvidia's Jensen Huang upstaged at TSMC annual Sports Day by TSMC-branded sneakers — CEO's 'Made In Taiwan' footwear is the talk of the town
- No Longer Evil Thermostat hack strips Google from Nest thermostat to heat your home better — open source project revives sunsetted hardware, gives more precise
- Hoto's epic mini electric screwdriver set with 12 bits drops to less than £30 — this half-price kit is perfect for PC building and DIY
Informational only. No financial advice. Do your own research.