A Vision in Blue: vivo’s Three Decades Long Journey of Innovating for the World

In a decade of watching technology evolve up close, I’ve learnt one simple truth: tech never stands still. Brands promise revolutions every season; some flourish while most fade. I’ve seen devices that dazzled for merely a year but disappeared the next, and others that have been quietly rewriting the rules of how we experience innovation, for an entire generation.  

That’s the beauty, and the brutality, of technology and innovation. Those who dare to innovate, survive. As the lines are blurring between hardware, software, and intelligence, the real question is no longer ‘What can this device do?’ but ‘How seamlessly is it fitting into my life?’. That’s where the real race is today, and it’s why I keep searching for moments that feel like a peek into the future. 

The moment I landed in Shenzhen, I could sense one of those moments coming along. Flying cars gliding across the city, drones delivering food, robots taking over everyday tasks, and automotive tech unlike anything I’ve seen elsewhere in the world; it all felt like a setup for something bigger. At the heart of vivo, where it was born during Blue Week, inside the global headquarters in Dongguan, the brand’s journey of innovation first took shape. From AI-powered lifestyle assistants to performance chips that think faster than us, to Mixed Reality glasses blurring the line between physical and digital, felt like a glimpse into the next decade.  

And here’s where vivo’s 30-year journey hits differently. The narrative was bigger: a shift from devices to ecosystems. Every demo there whispered the same thing; hardware, software, intelligence weren’t separate boxes anymore.  

Three decades on, vivo has stepped beyond devices into ecosystems and the all new vivo Vision Discovery Edition is proof, making it the first smartphone company with origins in China to operate across smartphones and MR products.  

After trying vivo Vision, I walked away with one thought that this might finally be the breakthrough moment the industry has been chasing for years. Big names have tried and stumbled because the experience never matched the promise. But here’s why I think vivo’s Discovery Edition could rewrite the story: 

First, ergonomics. At 398 grams, the glasses are almost half the weight of what I’ve used before, built with aerospace-grade materials that keep them light without feeling flimsy.  

Then the fit. Usually, VR headsets feel like a face prison, sweaty, tight, irritating. vivo’s design almost eliminates that. Built with Space-Grade Aerospace Material, it stays incredibly light without compromising on strength or finish. The pressure is so minimal, I could actually imagine wearing them for hours without ever wanting to rip them off.  

Further, we tech enthusiasts rave about 120-inch or 140-inch TVs like they’re the pinnacle of big-screen entertainment. But this? This feels like standing in front of a 120-foot wraparound Canvas in 8K. No pixel grid, no screen-door effect, just pure, seamless immersion that swallows your field of vision. It’s so mind-blowing that after a while, you forget there’s even hardware strapped to your face.  

But what impressed me most was the purpose as these aren’t ‘just for gamers.’ Yes, movies and games shine, but the real value is how naturally they can slide into work. For the first time, I can picture mixed reality as a legitimate computing platform, not just an entertainment toy. 

The interaction seals it. No clunky controllers, no learning curve, just my hands, my gestures. The accuracy is so sharp it feels second nature. And with a slim battery pack delivering strong performance, the constant anxiety of “when will this die?” is finally gone. 

With all these innovations vivo is building creativity. And in the process, it’s scaling innovation for the world while tailoring it for India where every step in imaging, design, or connectivity must answer to real needs. 

Over the years, I’ve watched tech chase the “next big thing.” Foldables, AI, camera races always louder, faster, newer. But at the Blue Tech Space Station, I realized it’s not about what’s next, it’s about what lasts. vivo builds for people, for India, that means foldables that work harder, cameras that open doors, and technology that feels like part of our lives. 

And yet, it is the uncharted future that most quickens my pulse. Because the future may not only be brighter, but it will also be vividly blue.