A comparison image of a scenic mountain lake, split diagonally to demonstrate the dramatic difference in clarity between the sharp 4K resolution side and the soft, blurry 720p resolution side.
Home Theater

Is 720p HD? The Clear Answer on Resolution in 2025

You’ve seen the labels everywhere. You’re streaming a movie, and the quality settings show options like 480p, 720p, and 1080p. You’re shopping for a new TV or projector, and the boxes are plastered...
Oct 20, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
An infographic chart that breaks down projector power consumption by type: Pico (15-50W), Entry-Level Home (50-150W), High-Performance 4K Laser (150-350W+), and Standby Mode (less than 1W).
Projector 101

How Many Watts Does a Projector Use? The Complete Guide

If you're thinking about creating a true big-screen experience at home, one of the first practical questions you’ll ask is, "How much electricity does a projector actually use?" It's a valid concer...
Oct 20, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
A collage of four illustrations showing different Halloween projector effects, including projecting on a sheet, a garage door, a mesh screen for a "Hollusion," and a window screen.

How to Create Halloween Projector Effects: A Step-by-Step Guide

With Halloween just around the corner, the pressure is on to create a display that truly wows the neighborhood. While plastic skeletons and cotton-ball spiderwebs have their place, the most jaw-dro...
Oct 20, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
A group of friends watches a bright, clear football game on a large projector screen in a modern living room with lots of ambient light.
Home Theater

The Ultimate Guide to Watching the NFL in 4K: Your 2025 Home Theater Setup

With the playoff picture starting to take shape in the 2025 NFL season, the stakes are getting higher with every game. As the biggest matchups of the year unfold, there's no better way to experienc...
Oct 15, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
Two spectators, seen from behind, sit on mats watching a women's rugby match projected onto a large screen at the SOOO London event.
News

SOOO London x Awol Vision: Bringing Immersive Sports Viewing Experience for HER

Awol Vision and SOOO London joined forces to create a vibrant hub for women’s sports, blending cutting-edge technology with community spirit to celebrate and elevate the game-changing momentum of ...
Oct 14, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
A split image contrasting a home theater with a soundbar under the TV on the left and a standalone subwoofer on the right, representing different audio options.

Soundbar vs. Speakers: Which is Right for Your Home Theater?

So, you’re building your dream home theater. You’ve planned the screen and the seating, but now you’ve hit one of the most critical—and confusing—decisions: the audio. It’s a choice that often boil...
Oct 2, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
An infographic comparing projector lifespan, showing a short bar for a lamp projector at 3,000 hours and a much longer bar for a laser projector at 20,000 hours.
Projector 101

How Long Do Projectors Last? A Guide to Lamp vs. LED vs. Laser Lifespans

When you're investing in a home theater, one question stands above the rest: "How long will it last?" It's a critical question. You're not just buying a projector; you're investing in years of movi...
Sep 28, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
A close-up of a smartphone screen in the dark, showing a grid of various colorful application icons
Home Theater

Projector Apps Explained: How to Really Get a Big Screen Experience From Your Phone

You want to watch a movie, share photos, or play a game on a screen that’s bigger than the one in your hand. So, you head to the app store and search for a "projector app," hoping for a simple way ...
Sep 27, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
A cozy bedroom decorated for winter with a large projected image of a snowy cabin scene on the wall, showing a minimalist projector setup.
Home Theater

How to Create the Perfect Bedroom Projector Setup: A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s a unique magic to watching a movie on a big screen, and the idea of bringing that experience into the comfort of your own bedroom is more appealing—and achievable—than ever. A projector can...
Sep 25, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
A side-by-side comparison showing a sharp, clear bird using optical zoom versus a blurry, pixelated bird using digital zoom to illustrate the quality difference.
Projector 101

Optical Zoom vs. Digital Zoom: Which One Delivers True Image Quality?

We’ve all done it. You’re trying to get a closer shot of something in the distance, so you pull out your smartphone, open the camera, and "pinch-to-zoom" in on your subject. At first, it looks grea...
Sep 23, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
A person holds a movie clapperboard to illustrate how a dedicated 24 FPS mode preserves the native cinematic motion of a film, as opposed to using MEMC.
Home Theater

What is MEMC? A Guide to Motion Smoothing and Frame Insertion

In the world of display technology, the quest for perfectly smooth motion has led to a host of powerful innovations. At the center of this pursuit is one of the most effective, and most debated, te...
Sep 18, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech
A person's legs are shown dangling in a swimming pool from a first-person perspective, with a movie playing on a large projector screen next to the pool at sunset.
Home Theater

What is a Staycation? How to Plan the Ultimate At-Home Getaway

For the longest time, a "real" vacation meant you had to leave home. It was all about packing your bags, booking flights, and heading somewhere far away from your everyday life. Lately, though, a q...
Sep 16, 2025 AWOL Vision Tech