Technology sure would be a lot more interesting if the world was filled with more innovative pieces of projected tech. Touchscreens are currently all the rage among gadget designers, but the projector is primed for a breakthrough. Projected tech may not be common now, but rest assured that creatives are hard at work designing everything from projected watches to phones.
The benefits of projected tech are many. For one, projected tech saves space. A computer that can project its own display has no need for an external monitor or a display screen. A projected watch means that you never have to worry about scratching a watch's face or about resizing its links. Projected tech may still be a few years away, but I wouldn't be surprised to see it make as big a splash or bigger than the now legendary touchscreen.
12 Pieces of Projected Tech

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Futuristic Watch Phones
The Alexey Chugunnikov Rollerphone Does More Than Make Calls

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Projected Touch-Screen Computers
Augmented Interface Turns Any Surface Into a Touchable Display

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Turn Your iPhone Into a Desktop
Mac Funamizu's Gadget Hacks
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Projected Cell Technology
The iPhone 'Next G' is Virtually Weightless in Your Palm
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Glass-Projected Palm PCs
This Future Touch Tech Concept is More Portable than a Laptop
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Projecting Timepieces
The Phone Watch Lets You Live The Life of a Secret Agent
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Projector Bracelets
The Snowcorn Camera Is Also A Translator and Business Card Scanner
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Holographic Wrist Phones
Keep an Eye on Your Social Life with the Dew Wearable Cellphone
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Hi-Tech Projected Computers
The Communicate Gadget Takes Hardware Out of the Equation
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Projector Phones
ChinaKing Combines World's First With Copycat Design (IRONIC)
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iPhone Projection Docks
iAcqua Makes Your Photos and Videos Interactive
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Solar-Powered Stereos
The Eton Soulra XL is Eco-Conscious Audio for Listening Out of Doors
Related Ideas
Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
Augmented Reality Entertainment Systems
The XREAL Beam Pro is a Dedicated Device for AR
Monochromatic AI-Packed Smartwatches
The Conceptual Vetra Orbit One Has an E Ink Display
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
Portable GenAI Projectors
Samsung Freestyle AI+ is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Winner
AI-Powered Productivity Projectors
The Conceptual 'Lay' Portable AI Device is Packed with Sensors
Immersive Holographic Projectors
The Twelvetooo Mini Holographic Projector Has More Than 50 Themes
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts
This Apple Watch X Concept by Lukas Gehrer is Industrial
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Projected Kitchen Displays
Samsung HoloDisplay is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Smart Home Winner
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Immersive Tubular Laser Protectors
The JMGO PicoFlix Battery-Powered Projector is Highly Portable
Broadcast TV Cellphones
The Lava and HMD Phones Offer Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Streaming
Multimedia Smart Cockpit Technologies
TCL CSOT Highlights Its Approach to Automotive Display
Smartphone-Powered Computing Systems
The Microsoft Surface Duo Workshop Concept is Mobile-Friendly
Triple Foldable Smartphones
Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate Design Folds Into itself Three Times
Projector-Embedded Rugged Smartphones
Oukitel Debuted Its Revolutionary WP100 Titan at CES 2025
Outdoor-Friendly Portable Projectors
The 'V1 Pro' Uses Sealed Optics to Keep Dust Out
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Affordable Ultra-Short Throw Projectors
Philips Projects Unveils the Screeneo UL5 Smart
Compact TV Replacement Projectors
Epson's EF-21 and EF-22 Smart Projectors are Hassle-Free
Highly Portable Folding Projectors
The Aurzen ZIP Projector Shows Off a Tri-Fold Form at CES 2025
Chromatic Paper-Like Displays
TCL Nxtpaper 4.0 Shows Off Full-Color Capabilities at CES 2025
Compact Big-Screen Modern Projectors
LG Introduces the New CineBeam Q Projector
Precision Triple-Laser Projectors
The Hisense L9Q Will Be at CES 2025 with Advanced Capabilities
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Mood-Enhancing Smart Projectors
The ETOE Starfish Projector Has Mood Lighting and More
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
Compact Can-Sized Projectors
The ETOE Dolphin Projector Offers Images Up to 150-Inches in Size
Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays
The 'zIng' Hand-Worn Smart Display by Anuj Pate is Intuitive
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Projection-Style Computer Models
The Conceptual MacBook Go Prioritizes an All-in-One Form
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Transparent Crystalline Laptops
The Lenovo Project Crystal Has a 17.3-Inch Transparent Display
Deep Focus Desktop Displays
The Conceptual 'SINK' Tabletop Stopwatch is Smartphone-Powered
Pared-Back OLED Phones
The Light Phone III Supports Texting But Not Email or Internet Access
Holographic Fragrance Installations
The Perfume Shop Stores Incorporate Holographic Technology
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Fully Transparent OLED Screens
Veeo Announced Three New OLED Displays at CES 2024
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Dual-Screen E Ink Readers
Mechanical Pixel Designs the Phone-Sized inkReader duo Concept
Proactive AI Glasses Assistants
Halliday Previews New Glasses with a Screen and AI Assistant
Window Covering Projector Systems
The Conceptual 'Village' Projector Offers Digital Companionship
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Adaptable AI-Enabled Smartphones
The Conceptual Play T 1 Foldable Phone is ChatGPT-Connected
Electronic Paper Advertising Displays
E Ink Kaleido 3 Supports Use in Outdoor Displays
Versatile Multifunctional Pole Projectors
LG Introduces the Versatile and Tranquil PF600U
OLED Display Simplistic Phones
The Light Phone III Strips Down Distracting Elements
Touchscreen-Topped 4K Projectors
The DONGYING A3 Offers Intuitive Access to its User Interface
E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases
The xCool InkPlay is Highly Customizable and Easy to Use
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Mechanical Hybrid Smartwatch Concepts
Priyanshu Jaiswal Designs the Lunar Eclipse Hybrid Watch
Retina-Level VR Headsets
Pimax's Crystal Super Debuted at CES as an Industry-First
Dual-Orientation Projectors
The Philips Screeneo UL5 Smart Laser Projector is Highly Portable
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
LivePaper Computer Displays
The Daylight Computer Company Features a Sustainable Display
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Projector-Replacing Cinema Screens
Samsung Onyx Cinema LED Screens Come in a Variety of Sizes
Off-Grid Projector-Packed Smartphones
The TANK 3 Pro Has a 120Hz DLP Projector Inside
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
Chromatic E-Ink Picture Frames
The Reflection Frame from Creative Design Worx is Customizable
Malleable Stretching Displays
This Stretchable Display from LG Display Stretches by Up to 50%
Accessible Cylindrical Projectors
The Zebronics PixaPlay 54 Offers Up to 50,000-Hours of Use
Innovative Size-Changing Phones
Motorola's 'Rizr' Dynamically Expands via a Rollable Screen
All-In-One Projector Designs
VANKYO Has Introduced Its First Google TV-Powered Projector
Short-Throw 8K Resolution Projectors
Samsung The Premiere 8K Projects a 150-Inch Image
Customizable Touchscreen Display Keyboards
The DS Pixel Keyboard Also Works as a Display
Size-Expanding Laptop Concepts
Compal Electronics's Latest Laptop Features a Rollable Display
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Graffiti-Inspired Projector Designs
Yaber Technologies Gears Up to Launch a Special T2/T2 Plus
Sleek AR Lifestyle Headsets
OPPO's Air Glass 3 Improves Experiences Using AI Technology
Portable Wall Projectors
TCL's Projector A1 is a Portable Cinema Experience
Low-Lag Gaming Projectors
The Philips GamePix 800 Smart Gaming Projector is Ultra-Bright
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Hopeful Technology Exhibits
Dialoghaus Hamburg Hosts Time Shift - Journey into Tomorrow
AR Watch Try-Ons
Perfect Corp. and TIMEZ Created a Digital Experience for Luxury Watch Shopping
Immersive Gaming-Targeted Projectors
The Philips GamePix 900 is Limited to 1,000 Units to Start
Senior-Targeted Digital Journals
This Dual-Screen Journal Concept Helps Elderly Users
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Crystalline Tech Devices
The Conceptual Apple Clear Series by Vadzim Sadouski is Transparent
Space-Saving Rich Audio Projectors
The TCL Projector A1 is Powered by Google TV
Stretchable OLED Panels
Researchers at PME UChicago Created a Stretchable and Flexible Display
Cube Toy-Inspired Projectors
TCL's Playcube Projector is Designed Inspired by the Rubik's Cube
Puzzle Cube-Inspired Projectors
The TCL PlayCube Swivels to Allow for Sturdy Operation
Second-Screen Movie Experiences
Meta's Movie Mate Technology Engages Film Viewers
Meeting-Enhanced 3D Holograms
The Holobox by HoloConnects Creates a 3D Scaled Visual
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
Sustainable Wooden Digital Projector
The Openhagen Lightboks Adds a Warmth to the Living Space
Digital Professional VR Headsets
This Office VR Headset Concept by Simon Ljungblahd is Intuitive
Compact Home Entertainment Projectors
Zebronics Creates the PixaPlay 54 LED Projector
Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies
The HANNspree ecoVISION Paper Display is Versatile
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Flexible Display Technologies
DuPont Created Flexible Displays for Non-Standard Products
Projector-Boasting Tablets
This Rugged Tablet Can Withstand Punishment & Project Clear Imagery
Floating Portable Projector Units
The ViewSonic M1X Has a Mesh Finish, Swivel Lens Cover and More
Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics
TECNO Debuts its Starry Optical Fiber Technology at CES 2025
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Advanced Smart Office Solutions
CZUR Showcases Meeting Projectors, Scanners, and More at CES 2025
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
Bauhaus-Inspired Modern Projectors
Leica Introduces the New Cine Play 1 Projector
Interactive Multipurpose Touchscreen Displays
HKMLC Smart Boards Have a Tablet-Like Interface
State-of-the-Art Entertainment Projectors
Yaber Technologies & Jbl Unveil Entertainment Projectors
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Tactical Smartphone Accessories
The PUI Series Creates a Unique Way to Interact with Phones
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
8K-Certified Premium Projectors
Samsung Debuts the Premier 8K with High Resolution
Accessible Cinematic Home Projectors
The Optoma Photon Go Brings the Cinema to the Living Room
Gesture-Controlled Apps
Spatial Touch Lets Users Navigate Tech With Their Fingers
Optimized Short-Throw Projectors
This Projector's Display Can Be Tweaked to Suit Ambient Light
3D Handheld Gaming PCs
The Tencent 3D One Doesn't Require Glasses for Immersive Graphics
Futuristic Video Conferencing Technology
Google and HP Continue to Build on Project Starline
Invisibility-Illusion Portable Cloaks
The Invisibility Shield Co. Relies on Science
Minimalist Phone Alternatives
tinyPod Turns Apple Watches into an Essentials-Only Phone
AI Phone Comparisons
TechsCompare Provides AI-Powered Phone Comparisons for Faster Decisions
Liquid Droplet DIY Watches
Armin Bindzus Designs the Dynamic Electronic Droplet Watch
Versatile Spatial Computers
The Play for Dream MR Was Unveiled at CES 2025 in Las Vegass
Foldable Oversized Display Smartphones
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Has an Eight-Inch Main Display
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
Artist-Inspired Entertainment Projectors
Yaber Introduces a Keith Haring Projector
Eye-Tracking Technology Functions
Apple Implements Eye-Tracking Features to Recent Products
Smartphone-Fuelled Stopwatch Concepts
The SINK Concept is a Smartphone-Powered Device
Rugged Multimedia Smartphone Models
The TANK 3S Boasts a 100-Lumen 120Hz DLP Projector
Portable Window Projection Systems
The VILLAGE Concept is an Automatic Window System
Multifunctional Projection Mobile Desks
The Atmus Mobile Desk by Clarus Creates a Working Hub