At IFA 2026 in Berlin, JMGO introduced its Iris line of gimbal projectors, featuring a new light engine and DLP chip capable of running full 4K resolution at a 120Hz refresh rate. The lineup includes the flagship Iris Ultra Max, rated at 6,500 lumens with a motorized gimbal, and the cheaper Iris Ultra, offering 4,500 lumens with manual adjustments; both include optical zoom, image shift, and a dual iris system for contrast control.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-07
Xgimi introduced two new ultrashort-throw projectors, the Aura 3 Max and Aura 3 Pro, at IFA Berlin, positioned above the existing Aura 2 line. The Max reaches 5,700 lumens and the Pro 4,100 lumens, both featuring a 120Hz refresh rate, Harman Kardon-tuned 80-watt audio, and what Xgimi calls the industry's first dual iris system for finer light control. Preorders are open via Kickstarter at $2,399 for the Max and $2,199 for the Pro, with a $50 deposit securing a $200 discount.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-07
New generations of ultra-short-throw projectors are being marketed as direct substitutes for traditional televisions, offering improved brightness, faster setup, and sleeker industrial design than earlier models. Despite these upgrades, the devices remain significantly more expensive than comparable large-screen TVs.
gizmodo.com
· 2026-09-03