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A smart projector could be a good fit if you like the thought of big-screen movies, but are not so keen on a huge TV dominating the space. Tapping into Netflix isn't always easy though. Audio-visual brand Dangbei addresses that with its Neo model.

Acer is adding a new laser projector to its eco-friendly Vero range, which features a chassis containing a significant amount of recycled plastic, needs less power to run compared to its lamp-based cousins, and will ship in fully recyclable packaging.

Though probably best known for its instant cameras and rolls of film, the Kodak name has also appeared on such things as smartphones, actioncams and projectors. Now the brand's first smart projector built around Android TV has been launched.

Late last year, XGIMI revealed a new portable projector ahead of a showing at CES 2023, which featured the company's Intelligent Screen Adaptation tech. Now the MoGo 2 Pro Full HD model has gone up for pre-order, along with a 720p series sibling.

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.

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.

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.

Earlier this year, we reviewed XGIMI's Aura laser projector and walked away mighty impressed. But it's not what you'd call portable. With CES 2023 just around the corner, the company has announced the battery-powered MoGo 2 Pro.

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.

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.

ViewSonic is set to light up the home theater with X1 standard-throw and X2 short-throw LED smart projectors. Both models have a native Full HD resolution, high LED brightness, built-in wireless smarts and integrated speakers.

Samsung has launched a fun-looking projector aimed at Gen Z and millennials that not only throws HD visuals onto a wall, but can also serve as a smart speaker and a source of ambient lighting. And it can swivel on its stand for usage flexibility.