Verified product launches, platform updates and display-technology developments—summarized for projector buyers and enthusiasts.
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XGIMI’s 2026 lineup spans a compact 4K-compatible model, a portable triple-laser projector and a 4K ultra-short-throw design aimed at bringing newer projection formats to more rooms.
Read the XGIMI announcementThe limited collection brings soccer-themed styling and bundles to selected XGIMI portable projectors, including a North American MoGo 4 package built around shared big-screen gaming.
Read the XGIMI announcementThe home-entertainment model combines 4K UHD, HDR, FILMMAKER MODE and a laser light source in a compact chassis designed for images up to 300 inches.
Read the Optoma announcementThe Aetherion Max and Pro pair 4K ultra-short-throw projection up to 200 inches with PixelLock alignment, VRR, ALLM and claimed 1ms-class latency at 240Hz for gaming.
Read the AWOL Vision announcementThe portable projector increases brightness to 430 ISO lumens and adds real-time focus, screen fit, wall calibration and Samsung Vision AI features.
Read the Samsung announcementThe 455nm PLPT9 450LC_E diode delivers 5.5 watts of optical power in a compact package, supporting higher power density for large-scale projection and other demanding optical systems.
Read the ams OSRAM announcementNew 640nm red and 450nm blue multi-mode lasers extend the company’s solid-state light-source range, with the red device completing an RGB offering intended for white-light reproduction and laser projection.
Read the Luminus announcementSony’s laser models combine native 4K SXRD imaging with the XR Processor for Projector, frame-by-frame laser control, HDMI 2.1 and 4K/120 gaming support at a claimed 12ms input lag.
Read the Sony announcementThe 9mm-square DLPC8445 controller works with the 0.47-inch DLP472TP DMD to support 4K UHD at 60Hz, 1080p up to 240Hz, sub-millisecond display latency and native variable refresh rate.
Read the Texas Instruments announcementBy adding in-house high-power red laser-diode production to its established blue and green technology, Nichia can supply all three primary laser colors used by wide-gamut RGB projection systems.
Read the Nichia announcement