Tag: home theater
The Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro is like a Samsung Freestyle projector for much cheaper
If you like the idea of Samsung‘s cute The Freestyle projector but can’t justify the price (originally $799 / £899, though now available cheaper), Xgimi’s new projector could be just what you’re looking for: it undercuts the Samsung quite significantly and is designed to go pretty much anywhere. The Xgimi…
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Micro-LED TVs: Are they still the next big thing?
Micro-LED TVs are something of a white whale for the biggest TV manufacturers. The display technology has plenty of potential, promising emissive pixels and infinite contrast without sacrificing brightness levels and deep blacks. It also doesn’t suffer from the degradation in performance associated with organic display types like the best…
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Samsung’s new ultra-short throw projectors bring the 4K theater experience to your home
Back during CES 2024, Samsung previewed four tantalizing ultra-short throw (UST) projectors. We’ve heard very little about them since then, however, out of nowhere, the tech giant decided to launch two of the quartet: the Premiere 7 and Premiere 9. To understand what makes these so good (and expensive), you…
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BenQ’s ceiling projector means never having to leave your bed for big-screen movies
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a superb home cinema experience without having to get out of bed? That’s what the new BenQ GV50 smart laser projector aims to deliver. It’s been made with ceiling projection in mind, and according to BenQ president Peter YF Huang it’s ideal…
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Small portable 4K projectors are finally on the way, with up to 240Hz gaming support, to shake up the TV world
Texas Instruments would like you to say hello to its little friend: the DLPC8445. The name might not be very exciting, but what it promises is: ultra-small 4K projectors with super-speedy refresh rates. The most portable we’ve seen so far is the LG CineBeam Q, but it’s basically in a…
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Major UK retailer says its 4K and Blu-ray sales are rising, and it should be a wake-up call for ad-riddled streaming sites
Physical media sales, including 4K Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD, are on the rise according to major UK retailer HMV (reported via BBC). According to Phil Halliday, HMV’s managing director, “physical visual” sales have increased overall, citing that “4K and Blu-ray have been doing particularly well”. Reported figures suggest that HMV’s…
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