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Amazon has cut the price of the Dangbei DBOX02, a 4K UHD laser projector, to $948.99 from its $1,199 list price, a 21% discount that matches its lowest recorded price. The device comes with Google TV, built-in Chromecast, and licensed Netflix support, along with 2450 ISO lumens of ALPD laser brightness and HDR10+ compatibility for screens up to 200 inches.
Dangbei's MP1 MAX, a 4K triple-laser projector running Google TV, is now available on Amazon for $1,299 after a $300 price reduction. The discount brings one of Dangbei's premium home-theater projectors down from its usual price point without altering its specs or features.
Amazon is selling the XGIMI Horizon 20 Pro 4K projector for $1,618.98, a 19% cut from its $1,999 list price and a $381 savings. The projector uses an RGB triple-laser engine with about 4,100 ISO lumens, optical zoom, and lens shift, and supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and IMAX Enhanced. It also includes a low-latency gaming mode with up to 240Hz at 1080p, Google TV, Netflix, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and HDMI 2.1 with eARC.
Amazon is selling the XGIMI MoGo 4 Laser portable projector for $539, a $170 cut from its $709 list price. The 24% discount matches the lowest price the device has hit, previously only available during Prime Day.
Awol Vision unveiled the LuxVision, an ultra-short throw projector that uses optical lens shift rather than digital keystone correction to preserve image detail. The device can produce a 6000-lumen, 120-inch 4K image at 120Hz from just 7.5 inches away from the wall, and includes gaming-friendly features like Dolby Vision Gaming HDR, VRR, and roughly 1ms input lag. It launches around October for $5,999, with preorder discounts starting September 5th.
Google has hiked the U.S. price of its TV Streamer 4K from $99.99 to $149.99, citing rising component costs, with the change already reflected on the Google Store and Best Buy. Certain Nest Cam and doorbell models are also getting price increases effective August 31, though the new Google Home Speaker is unaffected for now. Amazon and Walmart are still selling remaining stock at the older $99.99 price, but supplies are limited.
Google has raised the price of its Google TV Streamer by 50%, from $100 to $150, on its own store and at retailers like Best Buy, according to 9to5Google. The company has not stated a reason, though the device is still listed at $100 on Amazon for now. The streamer, which replaced Chromecast in 2024, includes 32GB storage, 4GB RAM, and support for 4K60 HDR formats and Dolby Atmos.
Google has raised the price of its 4K Google TV Streamer to $149, a $50 jump from its original $99 launch price. The change is already reflected on the Google Store and at Best Buy, though Amazon still lists the device at its older price. The streaming box, which launched in 2024 and also functions as a smart home hub, joins a wave of price hikes across Google's product lineup, including the recently released Pixel 11 phones.
JMGO has released its Iris Ultra Max Google TV projector outside China, featuring a dual-iris optical design that the company says delivers a 10,000:1 native contrast ratio. The device combines a triple-laser engine rated at 6,500 ISO lumens with 4K resolution at 120Hz, VRR, ALLM, and Dolby Vision HDR support, plus a motorized gimbal, optical zoom, and extensive lens shift for flexible placement. Preorders start today at $2,999, with a full retail price of $3,499 and shipping set for October 19th.
Amazon has cut the price of the 65-inch Hisense U7 Mini-LED Google TV to $847.99 from its $1,499.99 list price, a 43% reduction that matches its previous Prime Day low. The 2026 model offers 4K Mini-LED picture quality, HDR10+, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced support, and gaming features like native 165Hz refresh, VRR, ALLM, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro.
Most smart TVs ship with limited internal storage that quickly fills up due to app caches, temporary files, and manufacturer-installed bloatware that can be difficult or impossible to remove. Users can clear app cache through settings for temporary relief or uninstall unused apps, though bloatware removal is often restricted by manufacturers. An alternative workaround is attaching an external streaming device like a Fire TV Stick, Roku, or Google TV Streamer, which brings its own storage and app ecosystem independent of the TV's built-in memory.
Sony has introduced the Bravia 6, a lower-cost OLED television line built to compete directly with entry-level OLED sets like the LG B6. Pricing starts at $1,300, with the 65-inch model at $2,000, well below the $2,800 Bravia 8 II. The set uses a 4K OLED panel with Sony's Triluminos Pro processing, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X support, and runs Google TV with Gemini integration.