With the Leica Cine Play 1, Leica Smart Projection GmbH has now expanded its portfolio of premium home cinema projectors with a versatile mini-projector in a compact, timeless design. The Leica Cine Play 1 combines state-of-the-art laser technology with outstanding Leica premium imaging quality in 4K resolution at up to 300-inch screen sizes. Its smart functions, innovative solutions and user-friendly handling guarantee a premium home cinema experience that is always ready to delight viewers at any time, while bringing maximum flexibility to home and outdoor entertainment.

The Leica Cine Play 1 features innovative triple RGB laser technology with a service life of over 25,000 hours that enables the projection of a particularly bright image with breathtaking color rendition, with full support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ & HLG. With a brightness of up to 3000 ANSI lumens, it also enables clear and high contrast movie projection in brightly lit environments. Its high-performance Leica Summicron zoom lens is manufactured in compliance with high Leica quality standards and guarantees consistently high imaging performance in 4K resolution throughout its zoom range with screen sizes of 65 to 300 inches. The premium image quality is supported by Leica's own image processing technology (Leica Image Optimization - LIO), which employs special image optimization algorithms to ensure particularly natural color rendition, finely nuanced color gradation and an outstanding contrast ratio. The powerful, 2 x 10 Watt speakers enhance the visual experience with rich bass tones and crystal-clear sound. Its integrated DTS Virtual:X audio-signal processing technology is the ideal basis for the configuration of a true 3D surround- sound system.

Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, today announced the launch of SD5768T Thunderbolt 4 Dual 4K Docking Station with Thunderbolt Share, enabling professionals, creators, and gamers to take advantage of the high-speed, low-latency, multi-PC benefits of Thunderbolt Share using their existing Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 Windows laptops and desktops.

The SD5768T Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station, paired with the Thunderbolt Share software, is a powerful tool for Creators. It boosts efficiency and refines workflows by enabling simultaneous use of two PCs, sharing features like screen, keyboard, mouse, and storage. Additionally, it facilitates quick file transfers between PCs. Gamers will find value in the exceptional performance and the adaptability it offers for setting up multiple PCs with their preferred keyboard, mouse, storage, and monitors. For everyday consumers and business users, the convenience of effortlessly sharing common PC peripherals between PCs for enhanced ergonomics is a significant advantage

ASUS today announced ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, the brand's first Google TV smart monitor. Google TV brings together movies, shows, and more from a variety of streaming services and offers users a personalized entertainment experience. ZenScreen Smart MS27UC boasts a 27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS panel with wide 178° viewing angles, a 99% sRGB gamut, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, and dual front-facing 5 W Harman Kardon-certified speakers. Plus, a source control feature enables viewers to easily switch between Productivity or Play modes.

With ZenScreen Smart MS27UC, there's no need for a dedicated PC. Users can conduct online meetings and browse content via the web browser, and logging in to a Google Account allows them to create and sync work and documents on Google Workspace. The monitor also offers seamless connections to multiple devices, including PCs and smartphones through Miracast or Google Cast, with the multi-control feature enabling seamless navigation via a single Bluetooth mouse and keyboard.

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, VANKYO, a leader in affordable projection technology, is set to revolutionize home entertainment with the release of the VANKYO Performance V700G projector. Launching on October 22nd, 2024, the V700G marks a milestone as the first Google TV projector designed by VANKYO to be sold in brick-and-mortar retail stores across the U.S.

As the holiday season approaches and families look for ways to enhance their home entertainment, the VANKYO Performance V700G provides an all-in-one solution with superior picture quality and immersive audio. It is honored to be listed as the first smart projector brand as part of the Google TV ecosystem expansion. Alongside Hisense and TCL, VANKYO contributes to enhancing the entertainment experience for 270 million monthly active users of Google TV. With no need for external streaming devices, users can enjoy a seamless and simplified viewing experience right out of the box. It offers an ideal solution for creating a premium home theater experience, whether it's for cozy movie nights, streaming holiday classics, or showcasing slideshows of family memories.

XPPen held a product launch event today, unveiling its latest innovations, the Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) series, elevating the bar for high-performance digital drawing display. This flagship lineup introduces two groundbreaking models: the Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) 4K, the industry-first 4K Calman Verified 24-inch drawing display, and the Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) 165 Hz, the industry-first 165 Hz Calman Verified 24-inch drawing display. The series offers an unparalleled digital creation experience, boasting exceptional color performance, 16K pressure levels powered by X3 Pro Series Styli, and a 2024 Red Dot Award-winning design.

The Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) series embodies XPPen's commitment to advancing digital art technology. "It's designed to offer a premium drawing experience for professional digital artists. As one of XPPen's most advanced displays, it truly brings cutting-edge technology to the forefront of digital artistry," said Amy Yuan, Marketing Director at XPPen.

Formovie, a leading innovator in laser TV and smart projector technologies, announces the upcoming release of their latest flagship product, the Formovie Theater Premium, set to launch on October 28, 2024 at 00:00 a.m. PDT / 3:00 p.m. CST / 9:00 a.m. CEST.

This groundbreaking 4K ultra-short-throw (UST) projector features enhanced ALPD RGB+ 4.0 triple-color laser technology, upgraded Dolby Vision for exceptional visuals and second generation Bowers & Wilkins acoustics for immersive sound. Its ultra-short throw ratio allows for a large screen in limited space, and integrated Google TV offers easy access to your favorite content, redefining your home cinema experience.

BenQ today premiered the GP520, a groundbreaking 4K all-in-one home entertainment projector designed specifically for modern open-plan living spaces. Perfect for young families who value quality time together, the GP520 delivers the onboard cinema experience of Netflix and Google TV with premium 2600 ANSI-lumen HDR picture quality and ambient adaptive technology, coupled with smart auto setup for stunning viewing quality, regardless of the wall color, lighting conditions, or room layout.

"Families often struggle to achieve high-quality projection in open living spaces," said Peter Huang, President of BenQ Corporation. "The GP520 addresses three critical issues: color distortion from ambient light, optimization to different wall colors, and auto-setup without constant adjustment when the projector is moved into different corners. With the GP520, families can enjoy flawless 4K visuals no matter where or how it is set up."

BenQ, a global leader and pioneer of professional display technology, today announced the unveiling of its newest additions to the award-winning DesignVue PD monitor series at the upcoming Adobe MAX event, a global creativity conference bringing together creators, developers, and technology partners to learn about Adobe products, discover new tools, and connect with other creatives. While the new 5K PD2730S is geared toward designers and content creators utilizing either Mac or PC platforms, the new 4K PD3226G features a high refresh rate (144 Hz), ideal for designers, illustrators, game developers, and content creators, especially those who create 3D creatures or draw their creations on a tablet.

"BenQ has meticulously gathered feedback from professionals to design monitors that precisely meet their requirements with always accurate and consistent colors," said Houston Wei, senior director of BenQ North America. "The new PD2730S and PD3226G were designed with both Mac and PC users in mind to provide unparalleled color features with invaluable new software including Display ColorTalk and Palette Master Ultimate."

Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, is greatly enhancing the visual productivity of MacBook users with today's launch of the SD5900T EQ Thunderbolt 4 Quad 4K 40 Gbps Dock with DisplayLink Technology.

Ideal for busy professionals juggling multiple tasks and projects, the powerful and stylish dock unlocks the full potential of the MacBook by providing support for up to four external displays, 40 Gbps data transfer speeds, up to 100 W (96 W certified) charging for the MacBook and connected accessories, and a 16-in-1 design. Optimized to support MacBook running macOS 11 or above, the SD5900T leverages the power of Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayLink technology to expand the user's visual workspace, boost productivity, and provide a future-proof solution for the MacBook workstation.

ViewSonic Corp., a global leader in visual solutions, unveils two new projectors - the X1-4K Pro and X2-4K Pro. Designed to elevate the console gaming experience, these projectors deliver images with QHD (1440p) resolution at a lightning-fast 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring ultra-smooth gameplay and detailed visuals on a screen larger than 100 inches. Complementing the native 4K UHD visual performance, built-in Harman Kardon speakers provide cinema-quality sound, while the integrated Google TV provides seamless access to a broad spectrum of streaming options, creating a truly immersive and all-encompassing home entertainment experience.

"Compared to traditional gaming displays, projectors offer an unmatched immersive experience and greater setup flexibility, so it's no surprise that they're becoming increasingly popular in console gaming," said Dean Tsai, General Manager of Projector & LED Display Business Unit at ViewSonic. "Reflecting this trend, last year we introduced the world's first 'Designed for Xbox' gaming projectors, the X1-4K and X2-4K, which set new industry standards and have consistently received positive feedback from the market. We are now excited to launch their upgrades, the X1-4K Pro and X2-4K Pro. These models not only enhance visuals but also feature a built-in Google TV system, providing a comprehensive solution that caters to a wide range of home entertainment needs."

ZOWIE is pleased to announce the release of the latest wireless versions of FK, ZA, and S series for Esports: FK2-DW, ZA13-DW, and S2-DW. Retaining their iconic shapes, these new wireless models have undergone rigorous testing, validated by sports science, to ensure improved performance in critical in-game actions such as micro adjustments, flick shots, lifting and tracking. Paired with our advanced 4K enhanced receiver, supporting up to 4,000 Hz polling rate, these models are designed to provide gamers with the precision and responsiveness needed to thrive in competitive environments.

FK2-DW Delivers Agile and Precise Micro Adjustments
The new wireless FK2-DW retains its signature low-hump design, lower than most competing mice, providing more space between the palm and the mouse. This design enhances flexibility for micro-adjustments, particularly when aiming at long distances or tracking moving targets. Sports science testing has shown that increasing the space between the palm and mouse allows for greater range of movement, leading to more precise micro-adjustments. Moreover, our research indicates that FK2-DW's design delivers shorter aiming time for shooting.

Sony has today added to its INZONE gaming gear range with the INZONE M10S - a 27-inch OLED gaming monitor that is changing the game with super high 480 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time and QHD resolution. Co-developed with leading esports team Fnatic, the INZONE M10S is designed to be tournament ready thanks to a 24.5-inch playing mode and new FPS Pro modes.

Sony is also introducing the INZONE M9 II - an update to its 4K HDR gaming monitor with backlight scanning added to improve motion clarity.

Insta360, a global leader in innovative camera technology, today announced the launch of Insta360 Link 2 and Insta360 Link 2C, a pair of AI-powered 4K webcams that aim to revolutionize online video conferencing and live streaming experiences. Whether heading up a meeting, delivering online lessons, or engaging with viewers on a live stream, the quality of both your video and your audio matters more than ever.

The Link 2 Series is designed to meet these demands, delivering premium imaging that shines in any environment. The high-performance 1/2" sensor, paired with advanced HDR technology and the latest AI image enhancing and noise reduction, all work to ensure lifelike detail even in challenging lighting conditions. The audio offering for these webcams has also been transformed, with new algorithms and AI noise reduction technology ensuring best-in-class audio, without the need for a separate mic.

Optoma, the No. 1 4K UHD projection and DLP Laser brand in the Americas, today introduced the UHZ35, a true 4K UHD laser projector for optimal gaming experiences, movies, and home entertainment viewing that joins the company's line of award-winning true 4K projectors and its short throw model, the UHZ35ST. Immerse yourself in cinematic brilliance and gaming excitement with the new Optoma UHZ35 and experience your favorite movies coming to life with breathtaking 4K UHD detail and vibrant colors.

Delivering superior color, 3,500 lumens, and a 500,000:1 contrast ratio, the new projector provides vibrant, true-to-life visuals for watching movies, TV shows, live sports, and gaming and can display up to 100-inch images from less than one foot away (120-inch maximum) from the screen or projection surface for convenient use in any room, no matter the location. This projector is also WiSA SoundSend certified to deliver wireless audio excellence and work seamlessly with other WiSA-certified products, right out of the box. WiSA technologies enable ultra-high-quality audio to be transmitted and received wirelessly, with perfect synchronization and no perceivable latency.

The Revodok series is a collection of superior models from Ugreen hubs and docking stations. With the name Revodok, we hope to bring higher productivity and the better experience to users.

Revodok Thunderbolt 5 docking station is the latest product of Revodok series that will be shown at the IFA exhibition. Thunderbolt 5 docking station could deliver 80 of bi-directional bandwidth, and with Bandwidth Boost it will provide up to 120 Gbps for the best display experience, offering higher data transfer rates and more powerful video output capabilities compared to Thunderbolt 4 docks.

Lenovo, a global leader in technology innovation, proudly announces a series of groundbreaking products at Lenovo Innovation World 2024, each designed to redefine the future of professional computing and artificial intelligence. At a special event hosted in Berlin, the highlights include the newly designed premium Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), and the innovative Lenovo Auto Twist AI PC proof of concept. Lenovo also featured the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 and the all new ThinkBook 16 Gen 7+ powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI processors. Additionally, Lenovo introduced the ThinkBook 16 Gen 7 powered by the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor. Together, these innovations showcase Lenovo's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology, exceptional user experiences, and enhanced productivity and creativity for enterprise customers.

Lenovo also announced AI PC Fast Start, a solution designed to help organizations swiftly transition to AI-ready devices, maximizing ROI through AI-powered advisory and simplified deployment. Backed by Lenovo's award-winning support, these services accelerate AI adoption and ensure seamless implementation.

Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), today announced the launch of the new Sharp XP-X141Q RB laser projector. The new model is a high-end addition to the Installation PJ category, adding to Sharp's strong lineup of projectors, including the recently announced P series.

Providing 4K UHD images, the X141Q creates maximum detail and color reproduction, bringing content to life with 13,500 lumens for the ultimate viewing experience. The projectors are designed for applications requiring high brightness and are ideal for corporate conference rooms, higher education classrooms, museums, houses of worship, financial institutions, and more.

Sony Electronics Inc. today announced two new native 4K laser home cinema projectors, the BRAVIA Projector 8 and BRAVIA Projector 9. Both are the first projectors to include the XR Processing technology, Sony's cutting-edge BRAVIA TV video processing, enabling powerful picture features made for the movie buffs, sports fans, and avid gamers.

The new projectors are the first to join Sony's comprehensive BRAVIA home cinema line-up, made available alongside the BRAVIA TVs and BRAVIA Theatre home audio products. BRAVIA is designed to enhance the authenticity of cinematic content, delivering impressive picture and sound at home as the filmmakers intended. These new projectors offer exceptional image clarity, color, and contrast as well as professional-grade visual experiences inside the home.

Acer today announced the expansion of its Predator gaming monitor line with two new 27-inch models that promise to deliver exceptional speed and stunning visuals for enjoying the latest titles in their full glory. Both monitors bring cutting-edge technology and innovation to the forefront, catering to the needs of gamers who demand only the best performance.

Equipped with a WQHD, 360 Hz panel, and the new NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar technology, the Predator XB273U F5 is a gaming powerhouse and is certain to awe even the most demanding players with smooth and dynamic frames. The Predator XB273K V5 comes with a 4K UHD resolution display with 160 Hz refresh rate, and AMD FreeSync Premium technology to showcase crisp details and motion for enjoying games in stunning clarity. With Dynamic Frequency and Resolution (DFR) technology, users can opt to switch to FHD resolution at 320 Hz to tailor the gaming experience based on their preference.

Magewell's USB Capture family has long been the gold standard for professional video capture devices, earning a reputation for being the easiest and most reliable way to bring video and audio signals into software for live streaming, video conferencing, medical imaging and more. Magewell has expanded the renowned product line with the unveiling of a new model that captures video sources up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second - the USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro. The new model will be demonstrated alongside other Magewell innovations in stand 7.A44 at the IBC2024 exhibition in Amsterdam from September 13 to 16.

Magewell's compact USB Capture devices enable computers including laptops to capture high-quality AV signals through a USB interface, with no additional power source required. The new USB Capture HDMI 4K Pro offers everything that users love about the existing USB Capture HDMI 4K Plus model, while leveraging 20 Gbps USB transfer performance on compatible host systems to enable the capture of 4K video at higher frame rates and color precision.

Silkland, a tech brand specializing in cables and accessories, has released the first-ever 16K VESA-certified USB C to DisplayPort 2.1 cable to support the future of visual display technology, now available on Amazon. With support for 16K resolution, users can expect an unparalleled level of detail and realism, making the cable ideal for high-end computing, gaming, and professional applications. It is also backward compatible with 8K and 4K resolutions, ensuring a versatile and future-proof solution for all display needs.

One of the standout features of this cable is its bi-directional support, allowing it to connect USB C devices like laptops, phones, and tablets to DisplayPort monitors or connect DisplayPort devices like PC to USB C monitors. This flexibility makes it a versatile tool for a wide range of applications. Additionally, it is compatible with Thunderbolt 5/4/3, offering a plug-and-play experience with no drivers needed.

SPARKLE is launching a brand-new Streamer 4K60 PCIe Capture Card, which comes with 4K@60 / 2K@120 / FHD@240 capture and pass-thru. Dual-HDMI input design and designate software "Streamer Assistant" support PIP function (Picture-in-picture). Compatible with all the mainstream software, including OBS, XSplit…etc. SPARKLE Streamer 4K60 PCIe Capture Card is ready to GO LIVE your every gaming highlight.

4K@60 / 2K@120 / FHD@240 Capture & Pass-thru
As one of the most advanced models on the market, the SPARKLE Streamer 4K60 PCIe Capture Card offers top-tier video capture and pass-through capabilities. Supporting 4K@60Hz, 2K@120Hz, and FHD@240Hz, along with RGB444, YUV444, YUV422, and YUV420 hardware compressions, this card delivers exceptional video quality, both on your pass-through monitor and in your streaming PC.

MSI proudly introduces its first curved 32-inch 240 Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor. The monitor offers an unprecedented immersive gaming experience. MSI has tailored the monitor's specifications to cater to different players, ensuring everyone finds their perfect model.

Expanding Horizons with an Immersive Curved Gaming Experience
The MPG 321CURX QD-OLED is designed to elevate gaming experiences to new heights offering true-to-life colors, deeper blacks and brighter whites. Combined with a 1700R curvature, 240 Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-fast 0.03 ms response time, it ensures immersion, clarity and precision. It includes USB Type-C with 98 W power delivery for seamless connectivity and charging. MSI's advanced features such as KVM, HDMI 2.1, MSI Gaming Intelligence, and VESA ClearMR 13000 cater to high-end gamers.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce their Kickstarter program for the upcoming Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub. Offering the ultimate setup to shoot seamless video from a mobile phone, the innovative Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub is a revolutionary solution that lets creators use the SSD on its own for unmatched freedom and portability or with the hub to add peripherals like lighting, microphones, power banks, and more. Weighing a mere 13 grams but packing a capacity of 1 TB-2 TB, the powerful SSD delivers USB 3.2 Gen 2 performance of 1050 MB/s read, 1000 MB/s write to shoot seamless Apple ProRes 4K 60 FPS video from an iPhone 15 Pro/Max or above and perform post-production processes right on the drive.

The Kickstarter campaign, which is already underway, gives consumers a chance to not only be first in line to receive the product when it launches, but seeks to engage with them for input, feedback, and an overall better understanding of what customers' needs and pain points are. The campaign currently has more than 2,375 backers with 20 days left.

The original DOOM and DOOM II were relaunched as a package deal by ZeniMax late last week. This sees the two games wrapped around a new Windows executable that includes high resolution texture remasters (though it still looks quite blocky), along with online multiplayer, Crossplay support, and a 16:9 viewport that supports 4K resolution with 120 frames per second. This wouldn't be the first such "re-launch" by Bethesda, the parent publisher of ZeniMax, the company re-launched DOOM and DOOM II as separate games on Steam and Microsoft Store in 2019, with a modern Windows executable with WASD controls, a 16:9 viewport, "HD" textures, and the original MIDI background score pre-rendered as PCM. Both the 2019 and this new 2024 re-releases are fully compatible with the latest Windows 11, and don't need any emulators.

The 2024 re-launch includes all episodes of DOOM, DOOM II, all public mods, and a new first-party DOOM episode called "Legacy of Rust," created by community members who worked at id Software. This episode also includes some new weapons, such as a flamethrower. You also get a new Remixed background score. You can select between this, a pre-rendered original soundtrack, a pre-rendered Yamaha OPL3 FM synth soundtrack, or get the game to use a MIDI device. The DOOM + DOOM II 2024 release is available on GOG, Steam, EGS, and Microsoft Store for $9.99.