Google Beam: Updates to Project Starline from I/O 2025

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uejfiweun · 1d ago

Definitely cool tech, but let's be real, this is an extremely expensive alternative to the technology of the webcam that gets you nothing more than a 3D view of the other person. I imagine this will go to the graveyard soon enough.

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Google Beam: Updates to Project Starline from I/O 2025

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