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Epson added an ultra-short-throw laser projector to its new Lifestudio range of streaming models last year, which promised "impressive brightness and a vivid, true-to-life picture day or night." Now the veteran company is adding a more powerful flavor.

Back in 2022, Samsung released a cool-looking portable projector aimed directly at Gen Z and millennials. A game-friendly edition followed, and now the AI-packin' Plus model has emerged – which is not just brighter, but sports a plonk and play design.

Though big-screen televisions still dominate many living rooms around the globe, smart laser projectors have been making steady inroads of late – particularly those you can push right up to the wall. AWOL Vision has now launched another contender.

Hisense has already put out a bunch of impressive projectors to suit different needs this year, and with the upcoming XR10, it's pulling out all the stops to tempt laser home cinema enthusiasts – it'll do 6,000 lumens across a 300-inch screen.

Micro RGB for TVs is a thing now, and it promises to be the next major display tech for home entertainment. We've already seen a couple of models so far, and more are on the way. Here's what you should know before shopping for a next-gen TV in 2026.

Until fairly recently, if you wanted to get a projector close to the wall, the ultra-short-throw model you'd need would be something of a beast. China's JMGO changed that in January with its compact O2S Ultra – and now the next in line has launched.

Former Huawei subsidiary Honor is primarily known for its phones and wearables, but is now planning to ride the wave of smart projectors with a compact gimbal-packing, AI-powered 1080p model that comes with a stylus for doodling on wall or screen.

Though the world's smallest Laser TV took most of the CES 2025 spotlight, JMGO did have other models on display – including an early look at a new N series. Now it seems that the first N3 tri-laser model has soft launched.

Seeing Leica stamped on a product usually means you'll be getting top-notch quality, but you'll also need to part with a huge wad of cash. That's true of the Cine Play 1 laser projector, but the new Plus version could surprise in the price department.

Optoma has launched a new dual-laser model, which not only promises stunning visuals with "unmatched clarity and color accuracy" but also gives home cinema buffs the opportunity to transform the viewing space into a console game room.

XGIMI has launched a new sub-brand aimed at making the first-time projection experience a positive one. The One is an inexpensive lantern projector "that transforms any space into a cinema, social hub, or creative zone."

Late last month, Anker sub-brand Soundcore launched a Kickstarter for a 4K laser projector with a 7.1.4 sound system. Those not wanting to wheel around a huge smart entertainment hub can now opt for something similar, but a lot more portable.

Back in January, JMGO revealed what was then claimed to be the world's smallest Laser TV. The O2S Ultra has just launched globally, meaning that full details and pricing are now available.

Though you can spend a lot of time and money setting up a dedicated home theater space, smart projectors could mean you don't have to. The TK705 projectors are a great excuse not to bother, offering easy setup 4K visuals that are daytime bright.

Optoma has launched a new series of projectors under the Photon Life moniker, which is aimed at replacing popular lamp-based models in the company's line up. The series comprises three family members, including the flagship PK32 4K 4LED thrower.