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

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.