Google first teased Project Starline in 2021, billing it at the time as a "magic window" that uses special hardware, computer vision and machine learning to create an almost holographic video call experience.

Google Beam uses an AI model that turns video calls into a lifelike 3D experience. It could be the next best thing to being there.

Google rebrands Project Starline, adds more AI smarts, and plans to deliver the next-gen collaboration platform to select customers later this year.