4K UST laser projector snuggles close to the wall for 150-inch movies

XGIMI has announced the launch of the next generation of its Aura ultra-short-throw 4K laser projector. The Aura 2 boasts a new light engine, can throw 100-inch visuals from just 7 inches away, and sports a nifty dust cover to protect the optics.Contin… Continue reading 4K UST laser projector snuggles close to the wall for 150-inch movies

RIP? Please. Peak Chromecast Was Almost a Decade Ago (Premium)

It’s the end of an era. But don’t mourn the passing of Chromecast: Google’s little dongle that could peaked several years ago and has been in a downward spiral ever since.
I will never forget how I found out about the original Chromecast. A friend of m… Continue reading RIP? Please. Peak Chromecast Was Almost a Decade Ago (Premium)

Review: Horizon Ultra 4K smart projector first with laser/LED light source

A stylish home cinema smart projector with a novel five-channel dual-light optical engine and Dolby Vision? The Horizon Ultra went on sale late last year, and when I was recently given the opportunity to play catchup with the tech-packed home projector… Continue reading Review: Horizon Ultra 4K smart projector first with laser/LED light source

Google Needs an Apple TV (Premium)

I took another look at the inexpensive Chromecast with Google TV this past week and it’s still a bit underpowered for my tastes. In this case, you really do get what you pay for, but I’d like to pay more to get more. And that more should be in the form… Continue reading Google Needs an Apple TV (Premium)

Paris Rhône aims for big-screen 4K on a budget with the SP005 projector

Last year, household appliance company Paris Rhône launched a successful crowdfunding effort to break into the home cinema market. That UST projector will cost you shy of two grand, but you can get 4K for significantly less with its latest model.Contin… Continue reading Paris Rhône aims for big-screen 4K on a budget with the SP005 projector

Acer adds Full HD laser projector to eco-friendly Vero line

Taiwan-based tech company 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 fu… Continue reading Acer adds Full HD laser projector to eco-friendly Vero line