Pico projector

They're chunky and heavy, and not the most attractive handsets around. But rugged phones are designed to shake off abuse, while boasting huge batteries and useful tools. The latest model from Ulefone has all that in spades, plus pocket cinema chops.

Kodak is probably best associated with film photography, but the distinctive brand logo can be found elsewhere – including on smart projectors. The latest is a portable 1080p pico projector packing Google TV and a big battery.

Earlier this year, Aurzen took to Kickstarter (and CES) with a snazzy portable projector made up of three components connected via hinges so that users didn't need to carry a tripod stand. We've been getting bendy with one for the last few weeks.

Entertainment technology brand Aurzen has launched an interesting take on the pico projector. Rather than having to carry a tripod in your bag, the Zip sports a tri-fold form factor that pulls out to a Z shape for positioning ease.

A Chinese mobile tech company known for its rugged devices has launched what's claimed to be the world's first 5G rugged tablet that also packs a built-in DLP projector. The Tank Pad also features an 800-lumen light to brighten up camping adventures.

Though many head into the wild to recharge their batteries in nature, there are those who need to be entertained. JMGO has launched a portable HD projector that can be slipped into the bottle pouch of your backpack to take movie nights to camp.

While sizable all-in-one projectors are great for movie-watching at home, taking them into the wilds for entertainment at camp can be a little awkward. This is where pico projectors tend to shine, and the latest to appear on our radar is the Tairona.

It can feel a little crowded when huddling friends around a smartphone to share the latest viral video, which is where a pico projector can come in handy. China's Yaber is launching the Pico T1 to put a smartphone-sized projector in your pocket.

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.

XGimi promises its Halo throws "the sharpest picture you will ever see from a portable projector" – and while that may be optimistic, it impressed us with crisp 1080p visuals, voice-controlled Android TV, and a capable Harman Kardon audio system.

Like a number of other established companies, Philips has taken the crowdfunding route to launch its latest compact projector, the PicoPix Max.

​High-def projectors have been getting smaller, cheaper and more powerful in recent years, but the Piqo, which has raised over 70X its Indiegogo target, offers 1080p resolution, 240-in max screen size, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity in a 2.25-inch cube that's somehow half the price of a cheap TV.