Mirror makes triple-view mixed reality displays that make things look 3D without the need for special glasses. Today, it’s releasing a pair of new displays, including a $4,000 16-inch model. There’s also a 32-inch screen, priced at “if you have to ask how much it costs, you can’t afford it.” The displays are available in both landscape and portrait orientations, providing greater flexibility to suit different content formats and applications.
The previous 15-inch model cost $6,000, so at least we’re seeing prices drop a bit. The company also released a $350 holographic digital photo frame a few years ago, complete with software, so you can make your vacation snaps pop off the screen.
The innovative displays provide stunning group 3D viewing without the need for a headset, meaning professionals interacting with 3D content can walk away without the hassle and fatigue associated with using additional hardware. The company says its products are designed for cutting-edge visualization, powering design, engineering, education, research and healthcare professionals.
The new displays join the recently announced Looking Glass Go, rounding out the company’s portfolio of spatial offerings. While Looking Glass Go turns 2D photos into 3D memories, the larger formats are tailored to the needs of developers and XR professionals.
The other advantage of using these displays is that content can be viewed by groups, which is especially useful in collaborative environments. The company says up to 100 different people can experience the content simultaneously.
The displays can display a wide range of media, including holographic images, high-quality video and real-time applications, and feature gesture-based controls, further enhancing immersive experiences without having to tap on a computer screen.
Looking Glass offers many options for content creation, including plugins for Unity, Unreal, Blender, and WebXR. It also has a 3D model importer and a software development kit for creating custom holographic content.
