Core Insights - Wang Ziru has joined TCL's AR glasses company, Thunderbird Innovation, marking a significant career shift towards AI and AR technology [2][4][19] - Thunderbird Innovation has quickly established itself in the AR market, capturing one-third of the Chinese AR glasses sales [3][4] - Wang Ziru's career trajectory reflects a pattern of aligning with influential figures in the tech industry, including Lei Jun and Dong Mingzhu, which has facilitated his transitions [14][19] Company Overview - Thunderbird Innovation is a subsidiary of TCL, focusing on AR glasses, and has secured over 500 million in funding within three years of its establishment [3][4] - The company ranks third globally in XR device shipments, trailing behind major international players like Sony [3] Industry Context - The AR market is viewed as a potential "trillion-dollar" industry, positioning Wang Ziru's move as a strategic entry into a high-growth sector [4] - TCL, like Gree, is transitioning from traditional manufacturing to technology-driven solutions, with Thunderbird being a key part of this strategy [4][19]