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Asus has added another model to its ZenBeam range of portable projectors. The compact L2 short-throw entertainment hub comes with Android TV, Harman Kardon sound and a battery that's good for more than 3 hours of watching per charge.

Last year, Casiris launched a successful Kickstarter for a 4K triple-laser ultra-short-throw projector called the A6. Now the company has moved over to Indiegogo for its latest model, an all-in-one Tri-Color streaming entertainment hub called the H6.

California-based projector maker Nomvdic has announced its new flagship model, a triple-laser ultra-short-throw Laser TV capable of projecting 100-inch 4K UHD visuals from just inches away, supported by Harman Kardon sound.

Optoma launched a short-throw 4K projector around this time last year that boasted low input lag for big-screen gamers. Now the company has essentially swapped out the lamp light source for laser in the new, more compact, UHZ35ST model.

The steady rise in sales of vinyl records over the past few years has also meant an increase in production of turntables to spin them on. There are plenty of budget models available, but Denon's latest model is for those looking to up their game.

Veteran Swiss turntable maker Lenco has added another vinyl spinner to its range, which mixes classic retro design with the ability to stream tunes through its built-in amplifier and on to the bundled speakers.

LED projectors can often restrict users to after-dark movies only, but the K3 Full HD model from China's KJM puts out 1,500 lumens for daytime watching potential. The projector also rocks JBL sound and is officially certified for Netflix.

Sales of vinyl records have been steadily increasing in recent years, meaning that turntables are also back in production. Folks looking for an eye-catching disc spinner could opt for a vertical player, and the latest comes from startup ToVerse.

For the latest generation of its iconic SL-1200 turntable, Technics engineers have tapped into the brand's digital amplifiers to develop a "revolutionary" new control method aimed at improving analog performance.

Audio hardware brand Victrola introduced its first streaming turntable last year with the Stream Carbon. Now the company is expanding its premium lineup with the launch of the Hi-Res Carbon and Hi-Res Onyx models.

Chinese projector maker Formovie has announced a new Full HD projector under its Xming sub-brand called the Page One, which is reported to be the first LCD smart projector with Google TV and approved Netflix cooked in.

Florida-based audiovisual hardware company AWOL Vision has launched its Pro Series Triple Laser TV system at IFA 2023. The UST projectors are capable of 150-inch Dolby Vision visuals on a suitable surface and rock integrated 36-watt Atmos sound.

Epson has added a new ultra-short-throw projector to its EpiqVision Ultra line, a 4K laser projector that's built around a proprietary 3-chip system for high-brightness visuals at up to 120 inches while nestled close to the display surface.

Back in May, home entertainment hardware maker XGIMI announced that it had managed to combine the best aspects of LED and laser light sources into one projection engine. Now the first product featuring that tech has launched, the Horizon Ultra.

Rather than trail wires around the room for a home theater audio setup, Dolby's new technology pairs a big-screen television's own sound system with wireless speakers spread across the room – "transforming any seat into the best seat in the house."