BenQ, the global leading DLP 4K projector brand and innovator of digital lifestyle devices, today unveiled three all-new 4K HDR smart projectors. Designed specifically for AAA console gaming, each projector offers players unparalleled audiovisual experiences tailored to various rooms within the home.

Following closely after the success of the BenQ X3000i, 2022's best 4K LED gaming projector, the new models X3100i, X500i, and X300G showcase BenQ's revolutionary detail enhancement engine. They set new standards by integrating the projector-tailored HDR-PRO, CinematicColor, and CinematicSound technologies, offering a richer and more immersive gaming experience than ever before.

BenQ, the internationally renowned innovator of digital lifestyle devices, today premiered a new edition to its portable projector series. GV31 elevates home entertainment to new heights with Full HD 1080p ceiling projection and built-in Android TV with Netflix. "The brand-new GV31 gears you up to be moved in a new way," said Conway Lee, President of BenQ Corporation. "Combining unique ceiling projection capability, certified Android TV, and true enthusiast-level audiovisual performance, BenQ ceiling projectors revolutionise the way people enjoy their favourite content at home."

Distilling decades of DLP projection technology leadership, BenQ ceiling projectors provide guaranteed audiovisual quality with critically acclaimed CinematicColor expertise. Following on from the previous generation model, the GV30, the brand new GV31 is upgraded to Full HD 1080p resolution, with rotating angle projection design, autofocus, and an auto vertical keystone to unfurl breathtakingly immersive panoramas on the ceiling or other novel niches at home with maximum comfort.

BenQ, the leading DLP 4K projector brand, today introduced four all-new home cinema projectors, each optimized to deliver unprecedented levels of cinematic quality in different at-home settings.

The HT4550i, HT3560, TK860i, and V5000i centrally feature pioneering BenQ HDR-PRO projector-optimized high dynamic range techniques, including Local Contrast Enhancement, to reveal fine details in difficult bright or dark scenes. They also deliver ideally balanced brightness in situations ranging from dedicated AV rooms to daytime living rooms, for professional-standard color gamut performance up to future-generation BT. 2020.

XGIMI, a leading design and industry-awarded projector and laser TV brand, today announced the availability of its latest smart portable projector, the XGIMI MoGo 2 series consisting of the MoGo 2 Pro and MoGo 2 projectors. The MoGo series can be pre-ordered on the XGIMI website and on Amazon. The MoGo 2 Pro will retail for $599 and the MoGo 2 will retail for $399, with full availability, including at Best Buy, beginning on April 25th.

To bring users a better portable projection experience, XGIMI has upgraded its MoGo product range, featured in the brand new MoGo 2 Series - which includes the MoGo 2 and MoGo 2 Pro. The new series is aimed at busy urban professionals and young families, and offers significant improvements in screen brightness, screen clarity and speaker performance, as well as the new Intelligent Screen Adaption 2.0 (in the MoGo 2 Pro), which allows for a complete hassle-free setup process for first-time projector users.

BenQ, an internationally renowned innovator of visual solutions and digital lifestyle devices, today unveiled GP500 4K LED smart projector, combining authentic digital cinema colour quality and theatrical sound performance with intelligent installation features in a sleek, modern design. Equipped with Android TV, the all-in-one GP500 LED smart projector invites enthusiasts to reimagine avant-garde home cinema with simple, yet powerful customisation and long-lasting, maintenance-free image brilliance.

"GP500 revolutionises the conventional home theatre with LED-powered colour fidelity covering 90% of the digital film industry's DCI-P3 standard, together with advanced image adjustability and simple installation flexibility unique to BenQ home cinema projection," said Conway Lee, President of BenQ Corporation. "Encompassed by the immersive concert-hall resonance of its 360° quad-speaker treVolo audio system, GP500 really stands out."

NexiGo Aurora PJ90 is one of the few jaw-dropping UST (ultra short-throw) projectors we've come across at the 2023 International CES. This device can project onto a screen as large as 150-inch, from a very short throw distance (think a TV console right underneath the screen), with a very sophisticated automated keystone adjustment mechanism. What you get is a pristine 4K Ultra HD with HDR10 projection at up to 120 Hz refresh-rate, up to 2,500 ANSI lumens brightness, and in-built 60 W (RMS) Dolby Audio 2.1 speakers; along with a fully-fledged Android TV package, and HDMI 2.0 input. If you're in a space-constrained environment like a studio apartment, this is the one to get; however, get ready to fork out USD $2,100.

BenQ, internationally renowned innovator of visual solutions and digital lifestyle devices, unveiled today GV11 smart portable projector, focusing the company's professional color expertise and quality leadership into an ideal personal entertainment appliance.

Offering unlimited enjoyment for modern lifestyles with space and time constraints, GV11 provides the freedom of rotating-angle ceiling / wall / screen projection and battery-powered portability with the convenience of certified Android TV content diversity in an all-in-one audio-visual design.

Optoma, the No. 1 4K UHD and No. 1 DLP brand worldwide and in the Americas in projection technology, today launched the Optoma CinemaX D2 Series, its next-generation true 4K UHD home theater projectors at attractive price points. Enjoy access to 400,000+ movies, TV shows, live sports, and play music and games across streaming services and even customize your home screen to display your favorite apps with the CinemaX D2 Smart, an ultra short throw projector featuring high brightness, stunning picture quality and true-to-life images for the ultimate cinematic experience.

Leveraging customer feedback on its award-winning CinemaX P2 projector, Optoma designed the CinemaX D2 and CinemaX D2 Smart projectors to produce rich details and deliver realistic picture quality for premium home entertainment viewing. Addressing a wide variety of gaming content needs, the CinemaX D2 projectors are equipped with Enhanced Gaming Mode, enabling gaming enthusiasts to experience blur-free visuals and low lag gaming with a 16 ms response time in 4K at 60 Hz and 4 ms in 1080P at 240 Hz for a competitive gaming advantage.

GIGABYTE, the world's leading gaming hardware brand, announced the launch of the GIGABYTE S55U gaming monitor, the newest addition to GIGABYTE'S 4K monitor family. The S55U opens up a new segment of gaming monitors with its massive 54.6-inch UHD quantum dot display. Besides delivering incredible picture sharpness and clarity, the S55U steps up the game with the esports-grade 120 Hz refresh rate, 2 ms GTG response time, and HDMI 2.1 connectivity that promises an immersive, silky-smooth gaming 4K experience on a big screen. The S55U is also android-powered with built-in apps such as YouTube, Netflix, and Chromecast for streaming, making it ideal for home entertainment as well.

GIGABYTE has been at the forefront of delivering best-in-class 4K gaming monitors since it introduced its first-ever 4K display last year. The entire family boast the industry-leading HDMI 2.1 support and exclusive tactical gaming features, which set a new standard for 4K gaming displays. GIGABYTE 4K gaming monitors have also been well received by media and communities worldwide. The FV43U was named the king of 43-inch gaming monitors by the world-renowned media Tom's Hardware for its class-leading color and contrast. The 47.53-inch FO48U featuring an OLED panel won the iF Design Award honor in 2022 for its unmatched aesthetics and display performance. Last but not least, the GIGABYTE M series was highly praised by the monitor-focused tech media Rtings as the best 4K gaming monitors they have reviewed. GIGABYTE now delivers a wide variety of 4K gaming monitors ranging from 28 to 54.6 inches for gamers to choose from. The newest S55U offers a brand new dimension for those looking for a completely immersive viewing experience on a large gaming monitor for both gaming and home entertainment.

Gigabyte's latest gaming product seems to be aimed towards console gamers rather than PC gamers, as the S55U gaming monitor is quite an odd duck when it comes to the spec. For starters, it sports a 54.6-inch Quantum Dot VA panel with a 4K resolution, which is said to offer a typical brightness of 500 cd/m² and a peak brightness of 1500 cd/m², as well as a contrast ratio of 5000:1. This is thanks to array based LED backlight, although Gigabyte only has only gone for 132 zones, which is the lowest zone count we've seen to date. It has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and it has a response time of 5 ms on average, although Gigabyte also quotes a minimum response time of 2 ms. The panel is said to deliver 140 percent of the sRGB colour space and 96 percent of DCI-P3. It also supports FreeSync Premium, VRR and ALLM, which means gaming should be pretty much tear free. Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and the HLG HDR standards are also part of the package.

However, as the S55U is a not-TV it has two HDMI 2.1 ports (one with eARC), both of which are capable of 48 Gbps signals, as well as two HDMI 2.0 ports, but it lacks a DisplayPort, making it just as PC friendly as your average TV. Other connectivity consists of a USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) port, a single USB 2.0 port, a headphone jack, a Toslink connector and an unspecified Ethernet jack. There's also built-in support for WiFi and Bluetooth, as well as a pair of 10 W speakers. Despite not being a TV, the S55U runs an unspecified version of what appears to be Android TV and it's said to have support for Chromecast, the Google Assistant and maybe more importantly, Google Play.

Omni Remotes, a global leader in home control solutions, today announced a new remote that requires no battery replacement or recharging over its entire product lifetime. The solar-powered Model P has the potential to significantly reduce the use and disposal of alkaline batteries. Leveraging Omni' low-power hardware platform, Model P supports standard voice commands as well as Bluetooth and infrared keypresses, while drawing virtually no current while in standby. Coupled with advancements in solar harvesting, Model P can essentially operate in perpetuity, given 8 hours of daily indoor lighting. Even in complete darkness, its built-in power reserves can sustain 4 months of regular use.

Designed without a battery compartment or charging port, Model P measures just 10 mm thick. Its solar panel is seamlessly designed into the rest of the remote, defying the utilitarian look of conventional solar devices. Currently offered to leading pay TV operators, it is compatible with Android TV, RDK and other popular set-top box systems.

XGIMI LIMITED, a leading global projection equipment manufacturer, today announced the launch of a new 4K ultra short-throw laser projector, the Aura. As XGIMI's first laser projector, the Aura is aiming to become the new living room centerpiece, claiming the throne that has been held for decades by traditional television sets. The Aura is now available globally on the XGIMI websiteThe XGIMI Aura is a forward-thinking way for anyone to enjoy music, movies, shows and games in their home using ultra short-throw technology to project images at up to 150 inches, while only being inches away from the screen. Aura features a smooth Android TV 10 user interface that has the ability to run streaming services like Disney+ and Amazon Prime, without the need for external hardware. To make watching content even easier, the Aura has built-in Chromecast functionality for seamless content casting and features three HDMI ports for external devices like game consoles, cable boxes and Blu-Ray players.

All that compatibility doesn't mean a thing if images don't look great, and the XGIMI Aura has put those fears to rest while also offering a stylish design, luxurious look and feel. The Aura is capable of projecting at 4K and HDR10 resolutions with screen sizes of up to 150 inches while also adding low latency image processing capabilities. The Aura projector is powered by 2400 ANSI lumens of brightness, meaning crisper whites, darker and richer blacks and colors that pop. Thanks to the Aura's impressive ultra short-throw technology, the projector only needs to be a little over eight inches away from the screen to get the full 100" display, a size which most TVs could never match. That level of immersion is practically magical.

XGIMI Technology Co., Ltd., a leading global projection equipment manufacturer, today announced the launch of their new Halo+ FHD Smart Portable Projector (Halo+). Building on the success of the Halo projector, released in Fall 2020, Halo+ now offers smarter setup functionality using XGIMI's own suite of Ai-powered image correction & stabilization technology, a more powerful and brighter LED (900 ANSI lumens), enhanced custom Harman Kardon speakers and a longer battery life. Halo+'s sleek, minimalist design is as comfortable in the bedroom as it is in the office, game room or powering backyard movie nights. Halo+ is unapologetically meant to be a smarter, class-leading projector for the most demanding users and surroundings with easy plug and play capability making movie time anywhere, anytime. Halo+ is now available on Amazon and XGIMI's website.

Halo+ has been optimized for immediate use with added intelligence, making setup a breeze and maximizing performance right out of the box. XGIMI's X-VUE and Intelligent Screen Adaption (ISA) technology combined with XGIMI's industry-leading Vertical and Horizontal Auto Keystone Correction offers users the ability to set up Halo+ from almost any angle and in almost any environment. Halo+ requires no manual focusing and will intelligently optimize screen size and avoid on-wall obstacles like light switches or pictures. Halo+'s fast-boot feature achieves the perfect image within 10 seconds, simply point and play for ideal viewing, instantly, from anywhere in the room. Onboard Android TV allows access to thousands of apps, screen mirroring and content syncing across devices.

BenQ might not be your first choice of consumer electronics, but the company keeps churning out some interesting products and its new GV30 and GS50 portable projectors are adding some new features to an already crowded market. First of all, both models have integrated 2.1 speakers and although we doubt you're going to get a cinema level experience from these speakers, it's much better than most of its competitors.

More interestingly, both projectors come with Android TV support, which in itself might not be very unique, but the way BenQ has added this support is unique, as far as we know. It's done via BenQ's QS01 Android TV dongle, which is neatly integrated into the projectors via a hidden compartment. This way it's possible to upgrade the "smarts" once the hardware gets updated or stops receiving updates, a feature we'd like to see on the so called smart TV's out there. The QS01 dongle is based on an unspecified Amlogic SoC, paired with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of eMMC, has dual band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and is running Android TV 9.0.

With more blockbuster movies hitting streaming services first as pay-per-view, home entertainment is about to get big again. You could get yourself a really large TV, but one that fills an entire wall-sized screen won't be cheap XGIMI has an answer to this, with its MoGo line of portable high-resolution projectors that let you watch movies on the go, and new Horizon line of premium home projectors. These projectors are lightweight, used LED-based main light sources that are a lot more durable and take much less power than conventional projector bulbs, and XGIMI has placed a design focus on getting the resolution right, and on portability.

The MoGo is barely the size and weight of smart speaker. XGIMI is preparing to launch its next-generation Horizon and Horizon Pro line of compact home projectors with a stellar feature-set that could include 4K UHD resolution for the Horizon Pro, and up to 2,200 ANSI Lumens projection, along with and Android TV, with access to nearly every streaming app there is. The projects also feature 16 W surround speakers developed by Harman Kardon. The Horizon Pro is designed for screens up to 300-inch (dia), and uses the company's patented X-VUE image enhancement technology. Its designers recommend the Horizon series for both high quality movies/video, and gaming. Available for pre-order from May 10 with availability from June 20, the Horizon is priced at $1,699. You can register your interest, play a nerdy specs-based quiz, and win $100 off on the price of this projector, by visiting this page.

Dynalink TV Box (model: DL-ATV36) is everything Google's Chromecast and Android's Fire Stick should have been, and then some. If you're like me, you've probably had a decent quality TV since before they started integrating Smart TV functionality, specifically that based on Android TV. You worked your way around using Google's nimble and inexpensive Chromecast, or the Amazon Fire Stick (since a petty spat between the two tech giants doesn't allow Prime Video to be cast on Chromecast). Dynalink TV Box is groundbreaking as it gives any TV with an HDMI input the full power of Android TV, complete with a very capable voice-remote control.

The Dynalink TV Box comes in a compact package that includes a foot-long HDMI cable, a power adapter, and the highly functional voice remote control. The puck-sized unit can be hidden away behind your TV. The voice remote control leverages Bluetooth 4.2, and hence needs no line-of-sight with the TV Box. The 1 A power adapter is optional if your TV has a USB port capable of delivering around 800 mA of power. Setting up the TV Box is accomplished in 5 minutes, flat. Simply plug it in, pair it with the included voice remote control, point it to your home's Wi-Fi, sign-in to Google, and you're good to go. Out of the box, the TV Box comes with Netflix and YouTube pre-installed, although you can install any of the hundreds of streaming video apps from the Google Play Store.Buy Dynalink TV Box by Askey Corp