This Digital Picture Frame Wants to Bring People Closer to a Holographic Future
A new digital picture frame uses on-device AI to transform 2D photos into 3D holographic images without a subscription.
Looking Glass, a Brooklyn-based holographic display company, has launched the Musubi, a 7-inch digital picture frame designed for consumers. The device uses a proprietary technology called Hololuminescence and on-device AI to transform standard 2D photos and 30-second video clips into 3D holographic images. The AI locally extracts the main subject, which then appears to float in space within the frame, viewable from nearly 170 degrees. Notably, the Musubi operates without Wi-Fi, cameras, apps, or subscriptions; content is processed on a user's computer via included software and transferred via USB-C. It can store up to 1,000 images and runs for up to three hours on its built-in battery.
This marks a significant shift for Looking Glass, which has previously focused on large, expensive commercial displays costing between $2,000 and $20,000. The Musubi is a direct consumer play, emphasizing privacy by keeping all AI processing local, ensuring personal photos aren't uploaded to cloud servers. While not a true sci-fi hologram you can walk around, it creates a convincing 3D window effect. The company aims to make holographic technology accessible, moving beyond developer kits like the $229 Looking Glass Go to a plug-and-play product for displaying personal memories in a novel, immersive format.
- Uses local AI for privacy, processing photos on a PC/Mac to create 3D holograms without cloud uploads.
- A 7-inch frame with 170-degree viewing, stores 1,000 images, plays 30-second videos, and has a 3-hour battery.
- No Wi-Fi, app, or subscription required, positioning it as a simple consumer device priced below professional displays.
Why It Matters
It brings private, accessible holographic display tech to consumers for personal memories, moving beyond expensive commercial applications.