If you're looking to upgrade your entertainment setup, finding the best projector could be the perfect solution. Whether you're into binge-watching shows, hosting outdoor movie nights or even leveling up your gaming experience, modern projectors can help you do it all. Some are fantastic for creating that full home-theater vibe, while others are so good they could even replace your TV, offering huge screen sizes, sharp image quality and built-in smart features. Many projectors are portable enough to take outside, making them great for BBQs, yard parties, or just enjoying a cozy movie night under the stars. Some are even designed for easy room-to-room transport, meaning you can switch up your viewing experience wherever you are. If you're thinking of stepping up your viewing game, we've tested some of the best projectors out there to help you find the right one for your needs. As mentioned, ultra-short-throw models have rapidly established themselves in the market due to the extra performance and convenience, and all manufacturers sell at least a couple of models. Within the ultra-short-throw category, We'll compare two price categories: under 7,000 and 3,500, with three projectors each.

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Last week LG announced that it would allow third-party TV manufacturers to use its webOS platform and now its main rival is following suit. Samsung has revealed that it will license its Tizen OS TV platform for use in non-Samsung TV models for the first time, partnering with Akai, RCA and a bunch of other brands (Bauhn, Linsar, Sunny, Vispera) sold in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The partnership gives those manufacturers access to Tizen OS features like Samsung TV Plus (a free streaming TV and video platform), Universal Guide for discovery and personalized recommendations, and Samsung's Bixby and other voice assistants. As we noted when LG first announced it would license webOS to other TV makers, these deals give buyers another option on lower-priced smart TVs that might otherwise run Android TV, Roku or Amazon's Fire TV. While you've probably never heard of many of the brands mentioned, the fact that Samsung is opening its Tizen platform means it could come to TVs sold in the US at some point.

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It's a very nice set, although we missed the deep black performance we've seen in some competitors outfitted with mini-LED backlights. The U8G-series is available in both 55-inch ($950) and 65-inch ($1,300, reviewed here) sizes. It uses a 120Hz, 10-bit, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) panel featuring quantum dots for extremely accurate color. The TV is a bit on the heavy side, weighing close to 53.4 pounds on the wall (with VESA 400 mm x 400 mm mount), and 56 pounds including the stand. The bezel is thin, and there's a classy look to the whole deal.

At its best, the Chromecast with Google TV represents how streaming is supposed to work. You shouldn't have to sift through a dozen apps--Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney, HBO Max, and so on--just to figure out what to watch. Everything should instead be accessible from one menu that acts as a universal guide to streaming. Google's new $50 4K streaming dongle tries to deliver on that ideal. But because the new Chromecast often works so well, it's all the more glaring when it doesn't.

Video calling app Google Duo is coming to Android TVs and the company is rolling out a Beta on Android TV in the coming weeks globally. With Google Duo, people can initiate one-on-one and group calls from their TVs. If the TV doesn't have a camera built-in, people can simply plug in a USB camera. "2020 may go down as the year of the video call. It's become an indispensable tool, one we all use more than we likely would have imagined," said TJ Varghese, Group Product Manager, Google Meet hardware.

Over the last couple of years, Google has gradually improved YouTube Music with features like playback screen lyrics and an Explore tab. Now, it has unveiled integration with some of its other products, including Android TV, Google Maps and and Google Assistant. The first feature is recommendations via Google Assistant. To use it, you simply say: "Hey Google, play recommended music from YouTube Music," and you'll get personalized music suggestions, including favorite artists and genres, based on your listening history. Unfortunately, this feature is only available on newer Nest speakers and not Google Home devices.

Sony's new X800H is a major improvement over last year's G model, with interface tweaks and more powerful processing. Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos have been added to the mix, along with a redesigned remote control that finally looks like something that belongs with a Sony TV. With social distancing measures in place, my testing has been relocated from the TechHive lab to my home office, where the 65-inch X800H ($1,000) that Sony sent me for evaluation made for a tight squeeze. I'm guessing Sony sent this size because the 55-inch and smaller models don't have the fancy almond-shaped X-speakers that increase audio quality. I didn't hear the have-nots, so I can't comment on the difference, but the 65X800H's audio is definitely a step above the norm in this price range.

My smart TV is old (Samsung, 2014) so I watch BBC iPlayer on my Now TV box (also old and discontinued). What is the best device for all the popular streaming services including the upcoming Disney? To my knowledge, it is not yet confirmed if it will be available on my Roku-powered Now TV box. You may be in luck, because Disney has just signed a deal with Sky. As a result, Disney will be available via Sky from its UK launch on 24 March, to be followed by Now TV in the coming months, says Sky. It's not clear how many months that means.