A large cinema screen in a small, compact, and portable form factor? That’s what mini projectors are all about, devices that fit easily in your home theater drawer for storage or can be carried with you on the go. To help you choose the best mini projector in 2024, we explain what to look for when buying one and pick different models that are affordable.
Along with the launch of Meta’s new Meta AI assistant and Llama 3 model, the company announced a new software update for its Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses (review). The firmware added video calling capabilities and new generative AI features which were first previewed last year. The update will initially be available in the USA and Canada before rolling out to other markets.
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Anyone looking for mixed reality or augmented headsets will find the Apple Vision Pro difficult to ignore. The VR/MR headset is technically impressive, but demand could be lower than Apple had hoped. Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo now reports that Apple may have drastically reduced production.
While Sony’s WF-1000XM5 are some top recommendations in the high-end noise-canceling earbuds, their premium price can be a splurge. If you’re waiting for them to go down to a reasonable price, then you’re in luck. Amazon has now the silver variant of the earbuds down to $233, which is 22 percent lower compared to the usual listing at $299.
Along with the launch of the Nothing Ear (review) and Ear (a) last week, the UK-based startup has rolled out the Nothing OS 2.5.5 update to the Phone (2). The firmware adds a hands-free gesture to activate ChatGPT with the noise-canceling earbuds as well as other features and enhancements to the handset.
With a weight of just 1.6 kg, a built-in battery and speakers from Harman-Kardon, the Halo+ from Xgimi looks at first glance like the perfect solution for home cinema on the go. This makes it one of the most sought-after mini projectors on the market. In this practical test, we find out whether the not-so-cheap purchase of $730 is worth it.
Multiple rumors indicate Apple is working in various iterations of a HomePod speaker with display. Among the most plausible form factor seen to be adopted is a cylindrical shape like a HomePod 2 (review) but with a touchscreen on top. Now, a component from this next-gen HomePod has been apparently pictured, giving a better view on how the speaker could look like.
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The Dangbei Atom stands diminutively at under 5 cm in height at tips the scales at a mere 1.24 kg. It also boasts a brightness of 1,200 ISO lumens. This makes the Atom one of the brightest and most compact mini projectors on the market based on the technical specifications. In this nextpit review, we discover whether features such as sound quality and fan noise suffer from such compact dimensions!
Nothing, the coolest European tech brand at the moment, just launched a new pair of true wireless earbuds. After the Nothing Ear (2), we now have the Nothing Ear. Yup, that’s it! The Nothing Ear marks a reboot of the Nothing audio catalog. Priced at $149 per pair, they are Hi-Res certified, support HD audio codecs such as LDAC and LHDC, and feature Active Noise Cancellation. I share my opinion about the Nothing Ear in this full review.
If you’re put off by the premium price tag of the Apple AirPods Max (review), the new Beats Studio Pro are some cheaper alternatives that still perform admirably. The wireless over-ear Bluetooth headphones from the Apple-owned brand are down to $199 from Amazon right now, which is a steep drop from the usual listing of $349.