# Metaverse-Ready Projectors The Updated Samsung Freestyle Projector Debuted at CES 2023 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-01-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-freestyle References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/samsung-freestyle-metaverse-dual-screen-ces-2023/)  [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestyle-projector) Freestyle was introduced at CES 2022 and at this year's technology showcase, the company introduced a new and improved version of the [compact and portable projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangbei-n2-mini). The new Freestyle projector Samsung debuted at CES 2023 shares new capabilities, including the ability for consumers to pair two Freestyles in order to create an ultra-wide display. This next-gen Consumer Electronics Show projector is also more geared towards supporting real-world metaverse applications. Additionally, Samsung added its new [Gaming Hub](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-gaming-hub) to Freestyle’s Tizen OS software. With a max resolution of 1080p, the projector has the potential to support immersive gaming sessions and virtual explorations as consumers socialize, play, learn and shop in new ways in the metaverse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metaverse-ready Projectors:** New projectors are being developed with enhancements specifically aimed at metaverse applications. - **Ultra-wide Display Projectors:** Projectors that can display ultra-wide images by pairing two devices together. - **Gaming Hub Projectors:** Projectors that incorporate a dedicated gaming hub in their Tizen OS software. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can continue to develop projectors specifically tailored toward gaming and metaverse applications. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can explore new immersive gaming experiences in the metaverse using enhanced projectors. - **Education and Training:** Projectors can create more immersive learning and training experiences in the metaverse, redefining how students learn. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revamped Premium Quality Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestyle-projector.md) - [Smart Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-freestyle.md) - [Enhanced AI Portable Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-portable-screen.md) - [Portable GenAI Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-freestyle-ai.md) - [AI Portable Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-freestyle1.md) - [EV-Matching Mobile Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-freestyle-ev9-edition.md) - [Interactive Short-Throw Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-the-premiere-5.md) - [High-Quality Large-Screen Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ust-projector.md) - [8K-Certified Premium Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-8k.md)