If you’ve been tempted by a “big screen at home” setup but you don’t want to mount a projector to the ceiling or run cables across the room, this is the kind of price cut that makes an ultra short-throw model feel realistic. The Epson Lifestudio Grand 4K PRO-UHD ultra short throw smart laser projector is $2,199.99 (was $2,699.99), saving you $500. This isn’t a cheap impulse buy, but it is a meaningful discount on a premium projector designed to sit close to the wall and still deliver a huge image.
This is an ultra short-throw laser projector, which means it’s built to live on a media console right under your screen area instead of across the room. That’s the main appeal: you get the “cinema-size” look without rearranging your space.
It’s a 4K PRO-UHD projector with 3LCD imaging and HDR support, plus it’s positioned as a smarter, living-room-friendly device with wireless capabilities. It also includes sound tuned with Bose technology, which matters if you want a setup that works right away while you decide whether you’ll eventually add a full soundbar or surround system.
A deal like this makes sense when you care about the experience, not just specs. Ultra short-throw projectors are for people who want a massive picture for movies, sports, and casual gaming, but don’t want the hassle that comes with a traditional long-throw install.
The other “real life” advantage: it can be a cleaner-looking setup than a giant TV, especially in rooms where a 75- or 85-inch panel feels visually overwhelming. If you like the idea of a big screen that can feel more flexible and less permanent, this category is exactly that.
The practical tradeoff is that projectors are still projectors. Your room lighting and screen choice matter more than they do with a TV. If you expect the same punch in a bright room at midday, you’ll want to be thoughtful about placement and how you plan to use it most often.
At $2,199.99, this is a strong buy if you want a premium ultra short-throw laser projector that’s built for a clean living-room setup and you’ve been waiting for a real discount to make the leap. If you mainly watch in a very bright room and don’t want to think about screen/lighting at all, a high-end TV may still be the simpler path, but if you’re chasing that theater-style size without the install headaches, this deal is worth a serious look.
Amazon has unveiled a new Alexa lineup featuring the Echo Show 16, Echo Time smart clock, and Alexa Photo Frame. Two speakers join them: an upgraded Echo Dot with a built-in smart home hub and the Echo Studio with Home Camera, which lets Alexa+ see its surroundings. Both are available now for $99.99 and $249.99, respectively.
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Audio-Technica, a brand well known for making some of the best studio and professional headphones on the market, has just come out with the ATH-AWX7000, which the company itself claims to be its "finest headphones ever." The new flagship closed-back headphone has debuted at an eye-watering price of $3,799. It combines hand-finished Japanese woodwork with a newly developed 58mm driver.
The earcups are made from Kiso cypress, a prized wood historically used for Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Each housing is finished by hand with traditional Echizen lacquer, which brings out the grain and is expected to darken over time. The frame and sliders are finished in a deep navy kachi-iro shade traditionally associated with samurai.