Pico projector

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.

The Nebula Capsule II from Anker is a solid update to its original small portable projector launched late in 2017. The new model boasts 720p projection, increased brightness, louder sound, and better connectivity, making it a competitive and affordable option in the pico projector market.

Smartphones are pretty much everywhere, and can be pretty powerful computing machines. But tapping away on a touchscreen can be fiddly and takes up precious display space. Masterkey 4.0 wirelessly connects to a phone and projects a keyboard onto a desk and a big screen display onto a nearby wall.

The latest micro projector from Sony is a curious step sideways from the company's earlier MP-CL1A pico projector. Dropping down in overall resolution from the prior model, the new MP-CD1 brings in Texas Instruments' Intellibright DLP projection technology.

Sony has unveiled the MP-CL1A, which boasts the same pocket-friendly dimensions as the previous model, but sees the addition of a few new features inside and out, including Bluetooth connectivity and focus-free viewing.

Lenovo has used its first global technology event to imagine a not-too-distant future where you can gauge somebody's mood by their footwear, smartphones cater to your PC needs and smartwatch screens are stretched to 20 times their size.

Designers who brought motion-sensitive experiences to museums and hotels have introduced Lumo, a pico projector game system beaming interactive games onto your wall or floor. This game system also offers an SDK to convert existing games into participatory fun.