Well, what do you know? Folding tech has arrived to, well, projectors. Thanks to some clever engineering and a dash of frustration from a camping trip gone wrong, Aurzen’s ZIP is here—and yes, it folds. Three times. This isn’t some origami gimmick either. The ZIP was first revealed at CES 2025 and successfully funded on Kickstarter.
Weighing about the same as a smartphone and only 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick, ZIP slips into a bag like it’s smuggling snacks. It’s Z-shaped tri-fold frame packs in an 8mm optical engine, dual aluminum hinges, stereo speakers, a built-in 5000mAh battery, and an anti-slip base. No fiddling with Wi-Fi either—ZIP mirrors your phone with one tap, whether you’re on iOS, Android, macOS, or Windows.
ToF zero-lag autofocus means you won’t spend your movie night wrestling with blurry edges. It even rotates to match TikToks and Reels like a social media whisperer. With 1.5 hours of playback and 24W fast charging, ZIP delivers a full short film—or a very intense episode of reality TV—wherever you are. If you have missed the Kickstarter boat, fret not, because if so desired, you can still pre-order on Aurzen’s site for US$399.99.
Images: Aurzen.