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Designer Guillaume Ardaud has published a speculative hardware concept called the Lightbulb Computer, which combines a projector and computer vision inside a standard lightbulb form factor. The device, shown via design prototypes and an accompanying video, responds to voice commands and pointing gestures, projecting interactive overlays like recipes, timers and answers to questions directly onto household surfaces.
Amazon is offering a 24% discount on the XGIMI MoGo 4 projector bundled with its PowerBase Stand, bringing the price down to $417, the lowest price recorded for the set. The projector supports 1080p streaming and offers up to five hours of battery life for portable use.
Amazon is selling the XGIMI Elfin Flip Laser projector for $599, a 20% discount that marks its lowest price yet. The device offers 1080p laser projection and is marketed as suited to smaller rooms.
XGIMI has opened US reservations for its Aura 3 Max and Pro ultra-short-throw projectors, which launch on Kickstarter October 20. The Max starts at $2,399 and the Pro at $2,199, though a refundable $50 deposit lowers those to $2,199 and $1,999 respectively; full retail prices will be $4,999 and $3,999. Both run Google TV, support 4K at 120Hz, and ship starting in December.
Amazon is selling JMGO's N1S Ultimate Triple Laser 4K Projector for $1,299, down from its $2,799 list price, a 54% cut and the lowest price the device has reached. The projector features a triple-laser DLP system rated around 3,300 ISO lumens, a built-in gimbal stand, roughly 110% BT.2020 color coverage, up to 300-inch projection, built-in Google TV, autofocus/auto-keystone tools, and 20W speakers.
Amazon is currently selling the Hisense PL2 ultra-short-throw 4K laser projector for $1,499, a $1,000 cut from its $2,499 list price. The device projects images from roughly 80 to 150 inches while sitting close to a wall, supports Dolby Vision HDR, and runs Google TV with built-in audio. The current price beats the previous year-to-date low of $1,799.
Epson has broadened its home theater projector lineup with three new 4K laser models—the $2,000 LS5000, $2,200 LS6000, and short-throw LS7500—rather than replacing its 2022 flagship LS11000. The LS11000 stays in the range but now retails for $4,500, up from its previous $4,000 price. All the new models share features like Bluetooth headphone support and manual lens shift, though only the LS11000 offers motorized lens shift.
A Nature Careers piece describes a lecturer's frustrating search for a functioning projector while preparing to present at a conference in Las Vegas. The essay uses this mundane logistical struggle as a lens to reflect on the everyday obstacles academics face when traveling for work. The full content is behind Nature's standard site rendering, limiting access to detailed narrative specifics.
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.
A new home theater buying guide explains that while projectors can technically display images on any wall, dedicated screens significantly improve brightness, smoothness, and contrast. The guide notes that even inexpensive screens outperform painted walls by eliminating surface texture and better reflecting light back toward viewers.
Amazon is selling the Hisense M2 Pro, a portable 4K triple-laser projector, for $1,049.99, a $250 markdown from its regular price. The deal matches the lowest price the device has hit since Prime Day.
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.