Zeiss Smart Glass tech could place a transparent camera mid-window

German optics titan Zeiss is heading to CES next week to show off its Multifunctional Smart Glass technology, which can float “holographic” and augmented-reality content on a transparent surface for such things as head-up displays in cars, 3D control e… Continue reading Zeiss Smart Glass tech could place a transparent camera mid-window

Looking Glass Factory kickstarts first portable holographic display

The Looking Glass Factory brought personal holographic imagery to the desktop back in 2020 with the launch of the Portrait. Now the company has again taken to Kickstarter for what’s billed as the “world’s first portable holographic display” – the Looki… Continue reading Looking Glass Factory kickstarts first portable holographic display

World’s smallest LED could turn your phone camera into a high-res microscope

Researchers have created the world’s smallest silicon LED and holographic microscope that opens up a wide range of potential applications, including turning your smartphone camera into a portable, high-resolution microscope.Continue ReadingCategory: Sc… Continue reading World’s smallest LED could turn your phone camera into a high-res microscope

Holoportation box is a sign of things to come for ASL learning

At a teaching symposium earlier this month, the world’s only liberal arts university for deaf students explored the potential for remote learning by testing out a life-size holoportation device called the Epic from Proto Inc.Continue ReadingCategory: T… Continue reading Holoportation box is a sign of things to come for ASL learning

“Acoustic holograms” quickly assemble objects from particles or cells

Scientists have created “acoustic holograms” that can assemble matter into 3D objects, using just sound. The technique works with various types of particles and even living cells, allowing for a new kind of 3D printing that’s fast and contact-free.Cont… Continue reading “Acoustic holograms” quickly assemble objects from particles or cells

Disney’s “Holobricks” could stack up for larger holograms

Holograms are one of sci-fi’s longest promised technologies, and one of real science’s longest-running disappointments. Scientists at Cambridge and Disney Research may be a step closer to making them less disappointing, creating new “holobricks” that c… Continue reading Disney’s “Holobricks” could stack up for larger holograms

Portl M will allow folks to beam into homes as a hologram

During the numerous lockdowns of the last couple of years, the humble webcam has helped many of us feel less isolated thanks to videoconferencing platforms like Zoom. But such things can lack depth. What we need is the kind of freestanding holograms li… Continue reading Portl M will allow folks to beam into homes as a hologram

Portl M will allow folks to beam into homes as a hologram

During the numerous lockdowns of the last couple of years, the humble webcam has helped many of us feel less isolated thanks to videoconferencing platforms like Zoom. But such things can lack depth. What we need is the kind of freestanding holograms li… Continue reading Portl M will allow folks to beam into homes as a hologram