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ViewSonic has partnered with Microsoft to treat Xbox gamers to satisfying big-screen visuals with a pair of 4K LED projectors boasting an input lag of 4.2 ms combined with a zippy refresh rate of 240 Hz for the promise of "perfectly smooth gameplay."

Tech startup IdeaClub has launched an interesting Full HD ultra-short-throw projector that offers 100-inch visuals and built-in sound, but can also be had with expansion modules that bring touch interaction, extra up time or boosted audio.

China's JMGO is heading to Indiegogo with a compact plug-and-play laser projector called the N1 Ultra that's mounted to a flexible gimbal stand and is built around a tri-color laser engine for the promise of "bright and true-to-life" UHD visuals.

Danish luxury audio brand Bang & Olufsen has announced that its high-style Beosound A9 has moved into its fifth generation, and the shapely 360-degree-sound Beosound 2 grows into its third iteration. The company is also aiming for usage longevity thanks to a future-proofing module installed in each wireless home speaker.

Following much chatter online, Sonos has now officially announced the successor to its One compact speaker, adding Bluetooth but losing Google Assistant, plus the company is also betting on spatial audio with the launch of the six-driver Era 300.

Back in 2017, a family business in the Netherlands launched a successful Kickstarter for a minimalist turntable that played the underside of a record via a linear tonearm. Now Miniot has launched a limited audiophile version called the Black Wheel.

Smart projectors with built-in sound systems are great for fuss-free entertainment, but many lack support for one key streaming service. That's not the case with the N1 Full HD model from Emotn, which has been officially licensed by Netflix.

Though streaming dominates how we consume music, spinning vinyl has returned from the edge of oblivion courtesy of a new generation of listeners. Andover Audio has launched a new plug-and-play turntable for those looking to join the vinyl revolution.

Epson has flown into Barcelona this week to launch three business-focused PowerLite L Series laser projectors at ISE 2023 , each rocking 4K Enhancement technology for "a visibly smoother and sharper display"

There's no denying that streaming rules the roost for the way we consume our music these days. But if your perfectly good living room hi-fi is feeling very unloved, a little black box from NAD could help bring your aging setup into the 21st century.

LG has added another Full HD LED projector to its CineBeam range. The compact and lightweight Smart Portable Projector can throw 120-inch entertainment, runs LG's smart TV platform and can pair with two Bluetooth speakers for stereo sound.

The HomePod smart speaker has been revived for a new generation of music lovers, and now rocks computational audio, enhanced Siri voice assist, support for sonic immersion, and smart home integration.

At CES 2023, Displace showed how its futuristic, battery-powered 55-inch 4K TV utilizes a special pop-up camera to recognize gesture controls and a proprietary active-loop vacuum seal to adhere itself to walls.

Though the arrival of the CD in the early 1980s was predicted to signal the end of vinyl, the format not only survived but sales are on the rise. CoolGeek is aiming to have your collection stand to attention with a retro-styled record spinner.

Last year, Audio Technica released an updated version of a quirky 1980s-era portable turntable to celebrate its 60th anniversary. That limited edition Sound Burger sold out in days, prompting the company to announce another batch for 2023.