Aurzen is giving its trifolding pocket projector, the Zip, a futuristic new look. I noticed the appropriately named Cyber Version at CES 2026 and, as I am a sucker for a cyberpunk-themed piece of drugs, I used to be intrigued. The extra sci-fi-inspired it’s, the extra I’m.
Whereas the Cyber Version is an aesthetic change, the Zip itself is an attention-grabbing gadget. It is a true pocket projector in that it may simply slot in a pocket. With two hinges, it may sit like a snake, or the letter “Z,” and mission on any floor. You’ll be able to tilt any of the segments to angle the picture wherever you need, together with vertically.
As you would possibly count on from one thing half as massive as a smartphone, and an inch in top when collapsed, the specs aren’t going to make this your new dwelling projector. With a claimed 100 ANSI lumens and 720p decision, that is undoubtedly a transportable. Aurzen managed to squeeze a 5,000-mAh battery inside as properly, which they declare will final about 1.5 hours. If you wish to scroll TikTok or Instagram Tales, you’ll be able to set the Zip on its facet, and it’ll present vertical content material within the full 16×9 of the DLP chip.
One draw back is the shortage of an HDMI enter, and there is not any built-in streaming, however it can join and stream content material from most telephones and tablets. A dongle that connects via USB-C for Netflix and different streaming apps might be accessible across the time the Cyber Version hits the cabinets in March.
Pricing is $450, however there is a pre-launch discount right now for $330 while you enter the code AURZEN120ZIP.
