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XGIMI has discounted the Horizon Pro 4K projector in the US, offering 25% off at Amazon and its online store. The device can throw images up to 200-in (~508 cm) wide with up to 2,200 ANSI lumens brightness. Plus, Android TV lets you download popular streaming apps and cast to the projector using Google Chromecast.

TCL has launched the 2023 C64 QLED 4K TVs in Europe. The slim devices are available in sizes from 43-in to 85-in, starting from €449.99 (~US$493). While the display has a native 60 Hz refresh rate, a 120 Hz game accelerator increases the refresh rate and reduces latency. Other gaming features include HDMI 2.1 (eARC) and Dolby Vision.

XGIMI has announced pricing, availability and all specifications for the MoGo 2 and MoGo 2 Pro, its latest 720p and 1080p projectors, respectively. Capable of creating up to 120-inch projections, the MoGo 2 series runs Android TV 11, delivers excellent colour accuracy and starts at US$399, although XGIMI is offering a US$50 discount on pre-orders.

Samsung has announced the pricing of its 2023 QLED and OLED TVs in Australia. The lineup includes the Neo QLED 8K QN900C model with 8K upscaling technology. Other TVs include the Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV QN90C and the OLED 4K S95C, with a 4K@144Hz resolution in gaming mode.

Since the higher-priced successors are about to hit the virtual store shelves shortly, both the 55-inch and 65-inch model variants of the sought-after LG C2 OLED have now hit their lowest prices yet on Amazon.

Acer TV has launched the W Series 4K Ultra HD QLED Smart Android TV in India. The 55-in and 65-in models have a 60 Hz refresh rate panel with 4K upscaling and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Features include built-in Google Assistant, Google Chromecast and an HDMI ARC port.

Toshiba has announced the new Z870 TV, which will launch globally this summer. The MiniLED 4K model has been designed for gaming with a 144 Hz refresh rate display and AMD FreeSync. A 100-in model in the series was released in China late last year, with a 120 Hz panel and up to 1,400 nits brightness.

At Amazon in the US, you can currently get 43% or US$148 off the Samsung HW-S61B 5.0ch All-In-One Wireless Soundbar. The 2022 model has four woofers, three tweeters, and a central speaker, enhancing dialogue clarity. Other features include support for Dolby Atmos, Apple AirPlay 2, and Amazon Alexa voice commands.

Home tech brand VAVA insists that its latest sale is no joke today (April 1, 2023). Its best deal might involve a chance to buy a high-end laser projector with ALPD 3.0 and Harmon Kardon speakers along with a 100-inch "Pro" ALR backdrop for less than the normal retail cost of the "4K Laser TV" on its own.

Thanks to a 26% discount, the Hisense A6H is one of the cheapest 55-inch TVs made by a notable brand, and it may be a reasonable choice for extremely frugal buyers who don't want to buy a used set and don't have high expectations in terms of picture quality.

Available on Amazon since November 2022, the Samsung Odyssey G65B is a 32-inch QHD curved gaming monitor with a 1 ms response time and 240 Hz refresh rate that delivers a DisplayHDR 600 visual experience. With a list price of US$799.99, it is now below the US$600 threshold, thanks to a 25% discount.

(Update: Sale ending soon) The considerably discounted JBL Bar 5.0 is an adequate choice for budget-conscious soundbar buyers who are looking for a standalone audio system that supports Dolby Atmos and can passthrough a 4K Dolby Vision signal via HDMI 2.0.

JVC has launched the LX-NZ30 4K laser projector in the US, UK and Europe. The gadget was revealed at CES 2023, delivers up to 3,000 lumens brightness and can throw images up to 100-in (~258 cm) wide, supporting HDR. The device features HDMI ports and a 6.25 ms input lag for gaming. Update: Corrections made to brightness, maximum image size and port details.

(Update: New coupon gives steeper discount) The 65-inch model of the high-end LG G2 OLED has once again dropped below the US$2,000 mark. When accounting for the US$180 Visa gift cards, this sought-after television can now be bought for an effective price of just US$1,617.

Apple has released its latest operating system updates for its Apple TV and Apple Watch platforms. According to Apple, tvOS 16.4 contains a new accessibility feature to help those with photosensitive epilepsy, while watchOS 9.4 rectifies an issue where an alarm could get muted while sleeping.

BenQ has launched the GP500 projector in the UK and the EU; the new gadget is also available in the US. The 4K LED device has up to 1,500 ANSI lumens brightness and can throw images up to 150-in (~381 cm) wide with a 1.0 to 1.3 throw ratio. The gadget also uses Android TV with Google Chromecast and Google Assistant voice commands.

Hisense has revealed the E8K TV series in China, with 85-in and 100-in models now available to pre-order. The ULED X devices have up to 1,600 nits brightness and a 4K@144 Hz resolution. Gaming features of the TVs include VRR, ALLM and HDMI 2.1 ports for connecting consoles.

The exceptionally bright OLED alternative has been put on sale at Best Buy, which is where the 75-inch version of the Hisense U8H Mini-LED TV received its largest discount thus far and can now be ordered for US$1,399.

The ViewSonic X1-4K and X2-4K projectors, designed for Xbox, have been revealed. The gadgets mimic the Xbox’s design with green accents and support HDMI-CEC which can switch on your projector when you boot the console. The higher-end X2-4K has up to 2,150 ANSI lumens brightness and a 0.69 to 0.83 short throw ratio.