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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

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

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

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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.

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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

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)

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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

Why is spatial content becoming more prevalent?

When I sat down to write a series of posts outlining the different ways to get spatial and holographic media into a Looking Glass display, I realized I was putting the cart before the horse. Before diving into the 'how', I would first need to address the '

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Enabling Creativity Through 3D: How Looking Glass Spatial Displays are Helping out in the Classroom

It’s been longer than I’d like to admit since my golden days of high school. So, I imagine classrooms have changed quite a bit, but I wasn’t expecting this.. Now, don't get me wrong, I grew up learning off of a smart board and overloaded

Rendering the Impossible: That Time We Showed Our Displays at Pixar (And What Came After)

"Hi, Any chance you all are ever out in the San Francisco Bay Area? If so, if you'd be able to bring a presentation to Pixar about HoloPlayerOne, we would love to host you for a visit." In 2018, we packed up one of our first

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June 2024 Updates @ Looking Glass ☀️

Hey everyone, it's Reid here delivering you the June Updates for everything Looking Glass! TLDR: I'm new here but you'll get to know me, LG is at AWE again, and our community creatives are keeping us inspired! Before we get started, let me introduce

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AWE through the years

Can you believe it? A full six years has flown by since our first AWE in 2018. Those were the days when we were young, wild, and free. I remember it like it was yesterday. Janet, our current comms lead, had just started at the company as community & events

Ellie MacQueen: Embracing the Holographic Canvas and Redefining Digital Art

In this interview, multimedia artist Ellie MacQueen takes us on a journey through her creative process and the transformative impact of working with Looking Glass holographic displays. From their initial awe-inspiring encounter with the technology to their groundbreaking projects like Android Andi, Ellie shares how embracing this cutting-edge medium has

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May 2024 Updates 🌊 BCON LA & DisplayWeek Recap and a BIG launch

Hi everyone! Nikki here with this (and partially last) month's Looking Glass updates. TLDR: lots of events and a BIG launch (literally). BCON LA + Display Week We said this last month as well but it's been events, events, and more events. The month started off with

Finding Community: How CS50, Blender, and Holograms Shaped My Career

Last month, I had the joy of attending BCONLA, the first-ever official Blender Conference outside of Amsterdam. It changed my life in many subtle ways, but the most prominent was in how it brought so much of my recent work full-circle. The Background About ten years ago, I sat in

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Looking Glass Introduces New 16” and 32” Spatial Displays

Sleeker and more adaptable, these next-generation XR displays offer the world’s best 3D experience for professionals who rely on immersive visualization Brooklyn, NY – Today, Looking Glass, the hologram company, has expanded its product line-up with new 16” and 32” spatial displays that enable stunning group 3D visualization without headsets.

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Josette Seitz: Pushing the Boundaries of Immersive Art with Looking Glass and Chimera AI

Meet Josette Seitz, an XR developer and artist pushing the boundaries of what's possible with 3D art