Total of 2.6 million smart projectors sold in China last year

Li Jielin's home, a 29-year-old software engineer, has become a popular gathering place for his friends with the new UEFA Champions League on.

While beers and the good cooking skills of Li are already a draw, his friends are even more appealing to the projector he recently purchased.

Livestreamed games are projected onto a wall with the new device, making Li and his friends feel like they're at the game.

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