Home Entertainment

Sales of music on vinyl have been steadily rising for the past few years, which has also meant the return of turntables to the living room hi-fi setup. Now Pro-Ject has launched the X2 B disc spinner, which is aimed at folks looking for true balance.

With Netflix losing subscribers for the first time in a decade we now move to phase 2 of the streaming wars, and dozens of services clamoring for your attention. But curiously, the future of television is starting to look a lot like old-fashioned broadcast TV.

Though most projectors these days come with a wireless remote, and many have built-in speakers and app-based streaming entertainment on tap, the latest 1080p thrower from China's Wejoy cooks in touch interaction too – albeit via a stylus-like pen.

Household appliance veteran Paris Rhône is breaking into the home entertainment sector with a 4K UHD ultra-short-throw laser projector that can output big-screen visuals from a few inches away, while also rocking its own powerful sound system.

Last year, C Seed unveiled a MicroLED 4K television that was housed under the floor until needed, when it was raised and folded out. Now the company has launched a similar big-screen model, but this time the folding TV lives permanently above ground.

Californian startup Nomvdic is turning on the retro charm for the launch of a portable Bluetooth speaker with Harman Kardon sound that features a pop-up top which directs Full HD projected visuals to a nearby wall or screen.

Philips has launched a compact Full HD ultra-short-throw projector called the Screeneo U4 on Indiegogo for folks looking to beam recipe vids on the kitchen wall, play console games in the spare room or gather in the living room for movie night.

At 2022 Milan Design Week, assemble-it-yourself furniture giant Ikea has announced the results of a partnership with supergroup Swedish House Mafia to create a new product line for music production in the home, including a boxy record player.

With Milan Design Week about to kick off, LG has teamed up with Dutch lifestyle brand Moooi to unveil a range of high-style TVs. The OLED Objet Collection comprises two models designed to be arty centerpieces in the living room.

Fujifilm first revealed a novel ultra-short-throw projector rocking a nifty rotating lens back in 2018, before officially launching it as the FP-Z5000 in 2019. A brighter model followed in 2021, and now the company has slotted another unit in the middle of its Z-series lineup.

Last year we had the toaster-sized Horizon Pro 4K/60p projector from XGIMI to keep us company during hard COVID lockdowns. Now it's the turn of the company's flagship ultra-short-throw model to spend some time on our review bench.

Most of the outdoor gogglebox solutions we've seen over the years are either pricey or very pricey indeed. But now there's a relatively inexpensive option joining the patio party courtesy of Roku and Element Electronics.

LG has followed the release of the HU715Q CineBeam 4K ultra-short-throw projector with a new flagship aimed at "serious movie lovers." The HU915QE boasts a tight throw ratio, a triple-laser light source, high brightness and a built-in sound system.

Buying a new turntable to ride the current wave of interest in music on vinyl records can be both daunting and expensive. Austria's Pro-Ject is looking to make the process less so with the launch of a new line of budget-friendly hi-fi disc spinners.

Optoma USA is aiming for home entertainment versatility with the launch of its latest 4K DLP projector. The UHD55 promises a relatively easy setup for over 300 inches on the wall or screen, daylight cinematic viewing and low lag gaming.