The World Cup is about to kick off — here’s my dream watch party setup, including the perfect projector to scale up every goal

Plus stellar speakers, smart lights to amp up the atmosphere, and catering gadgets that won’t drag me away from the action.

This TV backlight promises simple setup and AI extras for a lot less than Philips Hue — and without an HDMI box

Lepro’s STV1 lightstrip promises more immersive entertainment without expensive hardware thanks to its camera-based setup and AI enhancements

There’s a new alternative to the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box 8K for immersive smart lighting synced to your TV — it’s way cheaper, it still supports 4K 120Hz passthrough, it works with WiZ bulbs, and it comes from… Philips

The new Philips Smart Lighting sync box works with your TV to mirror the on-screen colors in your smart lights, and it’s a lot less than you’d pay for the Hue version.

Don’t settle for supermarket solar lights: Govee’s made smart strings that look great outdoors

Govee’s first solar lighting product is a smart string light designed to be great outdoors

I’m looking forward to using the new Philips Hue smart light sports sync feature during the World Cup — as long as it doesn’t signal goals too early

Signify is giving its Philips Hue smart lights a special Sports Live feature for the duration of the World Cup 2026.

IKEA’s donut-shaped Varmblixt smart lamp shines candy-colored light anywhere in your home, though the app experience isn’t quite as sweet

This lamp is guaranteed to grab guests’ attention, but if you’re new to smart home tech, you may prefer to skip the app and use its remote control instead.

IKEA has just revealed a chic inflatable chair that’s a masterpiece in design — here’s how to style it in your home

Use neutral oak furniture and soft lighting to make this striking chair the star, and pick out its colors with splashes of green and chrome.

This fun IKEA lamp is a brilliant talking point in my home, and my friends can’t believe how cheap it was

The IKEA Varmblixt is a color-shifting light that can be fitted on a wall or placed on a table, and will grab the attention of your friends when they visit.

IKEA just launched a tiny motion-sensitive light that you can stick anywhere — and you can get two for $5 right now

You can stick the IKEA Gömpyssling lights anywhere, and they’re so versatile you’ll want a set for every room.