Laser

I'm a bit of a flashlight hoarder. Bike lights, work lights, EDC lights, head lamps, even night vision ... I have far too many, but try as I might, I can't seem to get rid of them.

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.

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.

Consumer tech giant Hisense unveiled a high-end tri-laser projector at CES 2026 that put out 6,000 lumens and could throw visuals at 300 inches. It's a beast, and we now have more details and, most importantly, pricing.

Smart projectors are a great shout for those looking to replace the living room TV. But if you want to load in your own big-screen entertainment over cabled connections, Optoma has just launched a 4K shiner that can throw visuals at up to 300 inches.

The next frontier in unmanned aerial vehicle tech is all about keeping these aircraft fueled indefinitely. If we can crack it, drones could stay in the air longer, avoid landing to recharge, and carry on with their missions without interruption.

Could you imagine being able to "feel" the images on your screen? UCSB researchers have made this sci-fi-like idea a reality. They've developed a display where pixels physically rise off the surface when activated by laser light.

High-efficiency, inexpensive LEDs and solar cells may arise from crystalline structures cheaper than silicon. A new vapor-based method works like superconductor manufacturing, creating perovskite layers at the Angstrom level for greater durability.

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.

Xlaserlab's E3 is a fast, ultra-detailed UV galvo laser that makes engraving clean and easy with the help of AI and computer vision – no soot, no warp, and no "oh no, it's on fire again!" moments.