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The Magcubic X7 home smart projector is a surprising package. At first glance, it looks more like a portable unit limited in function. But from sound to connectivity and picture quality, this easy-to-use projector is serious value for money.

What began as an attempt to regain control of a music collection gradually turned into a self-hosting journey, a NAS box, local AI and a small homelab. A personal reflection on convenience, ownership and where we choose to draw the line between them.

A beautiful box of smart-entertainment goodness turned up at my door last year from home entertainment upstart Valerion. That was the VisionMaster Pro 2 4K triple-laser lifestyle projector, and now I've been sent the series flagship to play with.

The C Seed micro-LED TV rises silently and unfurls, using unique Adaptive Gap Calibration technology to mask separate folding screen panels. Now it also has a touch of Bugatti flavoring for good measure.

Think speakers are a simple paper cone that vibrates to translate electrical signals into sound? There’s rather more to it these days – as the European debut of a new high-end wireless speaker system from Scotland has just demonstrated.

Leica has been in the premium imaging biz for more than 100 years. After testing the waters through industry partnerships, the iconic brand launched its first smart projector in 2022. Now the range is expanding with the addition of the Cine Compact 1.

Aurzen's EAZZE D1R air is the world's first portable projector with Roku TV built in, pairing 300 ANSI lumens of SGS-verified brightness with a 180° gimbal, USB-C power with mobile potential when used with a powerbank, and a streaming-first setup.

Flexibility is the key to success with today's smart projectors. The Audiray X5 combines native 4K projection, detachable stereo speakers, Google TV, and wireless karaoke mics in a portable entertainment system.

Bose is bringing the Lifestyle badge after ages for a new range of speakers meant to grace your living room. They'll go head to head against the latest offerings from Sonos, and the hope is that new audio engineering chops will win you over.

JMGO's latest lifestyle projector might look like just another boxy smart entertainment hub. But this model is reported to boast the world's first 3-in-1 optical system, and rests on a nifty gimbal stand that can adjust itself or play follow the user.

XGIMI's Titan Noir series uses dual mechanical irises to attack lifestyle projectors' chronic gray-black problem. Following a pre-launch earlier this month, the company is now pitching all three models on Kickstarter – where pledges start at $2,499.

LG’s StanbyME 2 Max expands its portable lifestyle TV with a larger 4K display for more touchscreen real estate in a similar hybrid design that can be wheeled from room to room, and is battery powered for cable-free entertainment.

Since 2017, LG's been hard at work perfecting the wallpaper TV, a screen that practically blends into your space with all of its components crammed into an impossibly thin form factor. Its latest iteration is now available to pre-order.

The Aetherion Max UST projector is designed to be different. Not only does its angular housing help it make a bold statement, but the promise of pixel perfection right up to 200 inches should have big-screen TVs trembling. Let's have a closer look.

Samsung gave us a glimpse of a couple of seriously desirable lifestyle speakers for 2026 a couple of months ago, and I'm happy to report you can now get your hands on them. The Music Studio lineup not only looks cool, but can also pair up wirelessly.