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The LuminAR is a project from MIT that "reinvents the traditional incandescent bulb and desk lamp, evolving them into a new category of robotic, digital information devices". The LuminAR Bulb combines a Pico-projector, camera, and wireless computer in a compact form factor. It has a gestural user interface, and just-in-time projected information. LuminAR transforms surfaces and objects into interactive spaces that blend digital media and information with the physical space. Interested? Check out the video below:

The team is using Microvision's Show-WX laser projector, one of the few that has a focus-free image. It retails for $549.

Syndiant, Foryou and ASTRI labs have developed a new pico-projector engine. The new engine is based on Syndiant's SYL2030 panel, which offers WVGA resolution (854x480 pixel) in a 6mm package. The light source is a LED. The total engine is smaller than 4cc, and only 6mm in height. They plan to ship the engine before the end of 2010, and say that it's ideal for embedding into mobile devices.

Back in January, Syndiant and Foryou announced an upcoming pico-projector that uses Syndiant's SYL2061 LCoS panel, supporting 1,024x600 resolution.

Digilife is introducing a new Android tablet called the iOne, which will include a VGA pico-projector. We don't know anything about the projector yet (beside the VGA resolution). The tablet will have a 10" touch display, have a Samsung A8 processor and dual microSD slots.

This is still a prototype (Digilife says it's about 80% ready) - and will cost around $300 (including the projector - $200 without it).

Optoma has released the BR-PK3AN remote control for their PK201 and PK301 pico projectors. It costs $19.99 (you can pre-order it over at Amazon.com, we don't know when it'll ship).

Optoma PK201

Both projectors use TI's new 854x480 DLP chip. The PK201 offers 20 lumens, USB/VGA/HDMI/A/V ports and a microSD card slot. It's now shipping for $299. The PK301 offers similar features, but is very bright (at 50 lumens). It costs $399.