Projectors

XGIMI has updated its funky portable projector line to include a laser edition. The MoGo 4 has been "engineered to resonate with tech-savvy Millennials, Gen Z and Gen A" though there's no reason old coots like me can't join the portable laser party.

Around this time last year, Yaber launched two portable 1080p projectors designed to provide entertainment on outdoor adventures. They both required a dongle to access Google TV, but the company has now rectified that with the T2 Plus GTV edition.

Hisense has launched its "smallest, lightest and most portable laser projector to date." The M2 Pro smart mini projector boasts RGB lasers, expands 4K viewing up to 200 inches and pounds out the soundtrack though Dolby speakers.

Hisense sub-brand Vidda has launched a new home entertainment powerhouse in China called the C3 Ultra. The 4K home cinema projector is the first to feature the MCL39 laser light source for high brightness and excellent color performance.

Epson's latest home projector kind of looks like a boxy bedside light. In fact it can bounce multi-colored mood lighting off the gimbal stand to create just the right ambience. It also features a triple-core engine and "ultra-dynamic" contrast.

Acer is showcasing a bunch of new products at Asia's largest tech expo this week, including a new compact smart projector. The PD1520s shines bright with 4,000 LED lumens, can throw up big-screen HD visuals and promises easy setup.

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.

Space-starved folks looking for a cinematic solution to replace the living room TV may find a good fit in ultra-short-throw projectors. Optoma's latest model delivers "incredible brightness and true-to-life color in a new compact design."

Back in January, Samsung gave CES attendees a first look at what was claimed to be the "world's most compact triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector and touch interaction device." The Premiere 5 has now launched in the company's home turf.

Anker's just taken the wraps off its latest outdoor projector, the Nebula X1. This one promises to get plenty bright for "cinema-grade" picture quality, simplify the setup process, and deliver immersive sound for US$3,000.

Dangbei has announced the launch of a compact 1080p smart projector that's mounted to a gimbal stand for one-handed image adjustment over 190 degrees. The N2 mini can stream popular apps, can throw visuals at up to 120 inches and rocks Dolby sound.