Looking Glass, a company specializing in holographic displays, has announced the release of a new product: the Looking Glass Go. This new device boasts a six-inch screen that the company claims is 10 times thinner than previous models, making it the first holographic display small enough to fit in your pocket. However, users will need to plug in USB-C power or an optional external USB-C battery dongle, as it does not have a built-in battery of its own. The Looking Glass Go also features built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for receiving holograms from the cloud.
In addition to its compact size, the six-inch screen of the Looking Glass Go offers a higher pixel density than its predecessor, at 1440 x 2560 (491ppi) versus 1536 x 2048 (325ppi). The device also maintains the same 58-degree viewing angles from up to 100 different perspectives as the previous 7.9-inch model.
However, like most autostereoscopic screens, the Looking Glass Go requires specific viewing angles for optimal 3D image quality. This limitation may make it less desirable for showing content to multiple people at once.
The Looking Glass Go is currently being offered as a Kickstarter project, with a focus on providing a way to view 3D objects without a VR headset, spatial photos, and emerging forms of 3D images. The early bird price for the Looking Glass Go is $199, with an expected shipping date of June 2024. There is also a special-edition transparent case version available for an extra $50.
The device is made of steel, glass, and ABS plastic, weighs 235g, and measures 0.76 inches (1.9cm) thick, standing 6.3 inches (16cm) tall and 3.2 inches (8cm) wide. It includes forward, back, and pause buttons for slideshows, but does not have a built-in speaker.
With its innovative features and compact design, the Looking Glass Go is poised to offer a unique and portable holographic viewing experience to users.