Through the Looking Glass

Through the Looking Glass

Introducing Looking Glass Unity Plugin 4.0 Beta

Introducing Looking Glass Unity Plugin 4.0 Beta

We are excited to announce the beta of the newest version of our plugin that focuses on driving increased performance for real-time applications across all of our supported platforms. Using a range of new rendering methods, we have been able to achieve 2-4x the performance of our current version. The

Visualize Your 3D ArcGIS Data In Real Life

Visualize Your 3D ArcGIS Data In Real Life

A Unity-Based Integration Showcasing Enterprise Apps in 3D on Looking Glass ESRI's ArcGIS users work with 3D data every day, including terrain, elevation, photogrammetry, underground utilities, and more. Even with all this depth and data, most of it is still viewed and shared on flat, 2D screens. What

Fast (and Local!) Holograms with ComfyUI

Fast (and Local!) Holograms with ComfyUI

Hello, world! My name is Arturo, and I’m the Community Manager here at Looking Glass. I’m in the midst of setting up a mini production studio in our Brooklyn lab to make it easier for us to create and share tutorials, behind-the-scenes content, and more. As part of

Spring Updates @ Looking Glass | March & April 2025

Spring Updates @ Looking Glass | March & April 2025

Hey, hi, hello! Reid here again with a double-dose of holo-happenings for you :) It’s been a busy couple of months at Looking Glass. From huge launches to new features and special announcements, there’s a lot to catch you up on. Let’s get into it! 👇 🚀 Looking Glass 27’

Revolutionary Looking Glass 27” Light Field Display Unveiled

Revolutionary Looking Glass 27” Light Field Display Unveiled

With 5k resolution, 16” of virtual depth, and iPad-powered operation, the Looking Glass 27” makes it even easier and more cost-effective for businesses to engage their audiences.

How to Create 3D Videos for Looking Glass Displays with iOS

How to Create 3D Videos for Looking Glass Displays with iOS

Use your iPhone or iPad and the Hologram Video App to create and view depth-rich 3D videos on Looking Glass displays - no headset or computer required.

A New Way to View Medical Imaging Data With Looking Glass

A New Way to View Medical Imaging Data With Looking Glass

Medical imaging is one of the most powerful tools in modern healthcare. It allows doctors to diagnose conditions, plan treatments, and provide life-saving care. However, while scanning technology has advanced to capture rich, three-dimensional data, these scans are still most commonly viewed in 2D - limiting how we interact with

Powering Holographic Media with the Web

Powering Holographic Media with the Web

Introducing Looking Glass Media Encoder, a powerful new web tool designed to streamline the process of encoding and displaying holographic video and images for Looking Glass Go and Portrait. 0:00 /0:17 1× 👋 Hi I’m Bryan. I’m the Developer Experience Lead at Looking Glass. We’re sharing

February 2025 Updates @ Looking Glass

February 2025 Updates @ Looking Glass

Making 3D More Accessible Than Ever ✨ Hey, hi, hello - it’s Reid again with your monthly holo-happenings! From iOS support tools to brand-new apps, the team has been working hard to make holographic experiences more accessible, practical, and seamless than ever. Whether you’re a developer, creator, or just

How Looking Glass Displays Unlock Extra Space - Even Where None Exists

How Looking Glass Displays Unlock Extra Space - Even Where None Exists

What if you could create space where there is none? With Looking Glass, you can. For retailers, museums, and designers, space is a limited resource. Showrooms only have room for a fraction of the available inventory. Museums house thousands of artifacts that may rarely see the light of day. Architects

Looking Glass + iOS = The Next Leap Forward

Looking Glass + iOS = The Next Leap Forward

For the first time, Looking Glass displays can be powered entirely by an iOS device - no computer needed. With an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max (or later) or an iPad Pro (M4 or later), your device becomes the engine behind holographic experiences, transforming how you view, create, and

2024: The year of the hologram

2024: The year of the hologram

It’s been a year of breaking through dimensions at Looking Glass, and we couldn’t have done it without you. What happens when holograms step into the spotlight? 2024 showed us exactly that. The year kicked off with WIRED and GIZMODO crowning us as the "weirdest (and coolest)

Looking Glass Holographic Displays Now Support iOS

Looking Glass Holographic Displays Now Support iOS

iOS apps, photos, and other media have never been easier or less expensive to showcase in holographic 3D. Sign up for the beta here (coming January 2025). Brooklyn, NY - Dec 12, 2024 - The hologram company, Looking Glass, has announced that the company's holographic displays now support

Holiday 2024 Gift Guide: A Futuristic Find for Anyone on Your List

Holiday 2024 Gift Guide: A Futuristic Find for Anyone on Your List

When it comes to crossing off those final names on your gift list, we’ve got you covered. Looking Glass Go is our latest, greatest, and most accessible holographic display yet. Pair it with the perfect accessories in our bundle sets, which feature built-in savings for a limited time, and

Meet the Looking Glass 3D Model Viewer

Meet the Looking Glass 3D Model Viewer

Have you had a chance to explore our 3D model viewer? It’s a fast and effortless way to visualize models on our new range of Looking Glass spatial displays—no development needed. Collaborating and viewing 3D content on a Looking Glass has always been easy. Now, bringing 3D models

November Updates @ Looking Glass

November Updates @ Looking Glass

Hello from another dimension! November has just about come and gone. I, for one, can hardly believe how fast it's flown by. What would a month be without the updates from yours truly? (I can’t imagine it either!) So, here’s a look at what’s been

Unlocking the Third Dimension: How Looking Glass Brings 3D to Life

Unlocking the Third Dimension: How Looking Glass Brings 3D to Life

In today’s rapidly advancing 3D technology landscape, Looking Glass is unique in its ability to present group-viewable 3D media —without the need for headsets or special glasses. Traditional 3D systems typically only accommodate a single viewer and rely on uncomfortable or cumbersome accessories like headsets or require precise head

October Updates @ Looking Glass

October Updates @ Looking Glass

Hey everyone! Reid here with our October newsletter! As we dive into spooky season, we've got some exciting updates and special treats to share! 🍁 🍭 No Tricks, Just Treats with Looking Glass Go! 👻 The world’s first holographic photo frame! Turn your cherished memories into stunning 3D holograms with

Creator Feature: Exploring New Dimensions with Michael Rubloff and Radiance Fields

Creator Feature: Exploring New Dimensions with Michael Rubloff and Radiance Fields

Michael Rubloff is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with 3D imaging, bringing us closer to a world where 2D photography is just a memory. As the founder of Radiancefields.com and an innovator in Radiance Field technology, Michael is cataloging the evolution of 3D mediums, such as Neural

September Updates @ Looking Glass ✨

September Updates @ Looking Glass ✨

Hey everybody! It's Reid here with your September updates from Looking Glass! I know it comes without a day to spare, but it’s all for good reason – we’ve had quite a lot going on over here! So, strap in and let me take you through it!

Creator Feature: @Azadux Capturing the Real World in Holograms

Creator Feature: @Azadux Capturing the Real World in Holograms

In this interview, we dive into the world of 3D artist and VR developer Azad Balabanian. From his early inspirations in volumetric video to his current work in pushing the boundaries of photogrammetry and holographic displays, Azad opens up new avenues for creating and showcasing art that transcends traditional flat

Capturing Real World Holograms for Looking Glass Displays

Capturing Real World Holograms for Looking Glass Displays

NEW! ✨ Check out this vlog in video/podcast form in our new series called In Depth! Welcome back to our blog! This is a continuation of our new series breaking down everything you need to know about the world of 3D! When we left off in our last post, we

August 2024 Updates @ Looking Glass ⭐️

August 2024 Updates @ Looking Glass ⭐️

Hello everyone, It’s Reid, back again with our monthly newsletter! From a new blog series to big showcase events and even film festivals, we’ve been up to a lot since our last update. But! On top of all that, I have something really exciting to share with you:

Introducing: Looking Glass Experiments

Introducing: Looking Glass Experiments

Today, Looking Glass is releasing Experiments, a catalog of tools and applications that expand the utility of Looking Glass Displays. With Experiments, users can unlock new data visualization workflows, rapidly build interactive applications, and explore sample implementations that utilize the vast potential of our suite of software and hardware. The

Looking Glass Ships Its Latest Spatial Displays

Looking Glass Ships Its Latest Spatial Displays

Brooklyn, NY – Aug 8, 2024 – The hologram company, Looking Glass, announced today that its new Looking Glass 16” and 32” Spatial Displays have begun shipping to customers worldwide, while the Looking Glass Go will begin shipping this month. The handheld Go is designed for consumers who want to enjoy their