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MicroLED is a new way to make screens. These screens use tiny light-emitting diodes. You can call these microLEDs. They are much smaller than standard LEDs. Each tiny light works all on its own. This makes the screen very special. It can show very bright colors.

Here is how the way it works. Most screens have a light behind the colors. MicroLED is different from that. In this way, the tiny lights make the colors. Each light can turn on or off. When a light turns off, it is dark. This makes the colors look very deep. This creates a very clear picture.

We do not have a specific date for its start. The source does not name one person. It does not name a single place. We just know it is a new technology. It is different from older screen types. It uses these tiny parts instead. This is a big change for screens.

These screens can be many different sizes. They can be very small. You might see them on a watch. They can also be used for smart glasses. Some microLED screens are very large. These could be used for big TVs. They work well for many things.

You can think of them like tiny stars. Each star makes its own light. In old screens, one big light shines through. With microLED, each tiny part is its own light. This is how they stay so bright. It is a new way to see images. It helps us see things more clearly.

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