Okay, so picture this: it’s the big I/O developer shindig, and Google’s all like, “Hey, remember that thing from last year with HP? Yup, it’s real!” They’ve officially dubbed it Google Beam. Fancy, right? But don’t expect a novel yet — they’re being all mysterious about it.
Let me backtrack a bit. Ever heard of Project Starline? Google dropped this in 2021. Essentially, it’s this wild videoconference gadget that doesn’t require wearing those goofy headsets. It’s all about cameras (lots of them, probably) and something called a light-field display. And no, I didn’t just whip out a sci-fi term. It’s supposed to make chatting feel like you’re right there in the same space, instead of, you know, staring through a glowy rectangle.
They sprinkled some updates here and there over the years. Today, they teased us with the freshest version, still keeping the cards close though. It’s called Google Beam now — gonna keep saying it so it sticks, ha.
Now, let’s talk about the team-up with HP. These two tech giants are apparently making moves to roll Google Beam out to businesses first (you know, the ones that love their snazzy boardroom gadgets). They’re being kinda cryptic with what’s coming, hinting that HP’s gonna spill more beans soon. So, keep an ear out if that’s your cup of tea.
Alright, I’ve rambled enough. Just go picture yourself in a meeting, and a 3D version of your boss is glaring at you — thrilling, right?
