Google I/O 2025: Beam announced, aims to make 3D video conferencing a reality
At Google I/O 2025, the company officially announced Beam, a new 3D video conferencing system that aims to make virtual conversations feel much more like real-life meetings. Previously known as Project Starline, Beam has been in development for a few years and is now moving out of the research phase and into the workplace. The technology uses AI, 3D imaging, and special displays to show people in full size and depth, so it feels like they're sitting right in front of you, even if they're far away. No headsets or glasses are needed, and the idea is to bring back natural eye contact, gestures and the kind of presence you only get in face-to-face chats.advertisementBeam works by taking regular video and using AI to turn it into a 3D image that can be viewed from different angles. This helps people connect more naturally, picking up on small expressions, voice tone and body language — things that often get lost on standard video calls. The platform runs on Google Cloud and is designed to work with tools businesses already use, so they don't have to change everything to get started.Google is working with HP to bring Beam into offices, which will launch the first Beam devices later this year. These devices will be shown at the upcoming InfoComm event. Google also plans to make Beam work with common video platforms like Google Meet and Zoom, so teams can join Beam calls without needing to switch software.advertisement
In addition, Google is teaming up with companies like Zoom, Diversified and AVI-SPL to help more organisations start using Beam. Some well-known names — including Deloitte, Salesforce, Citadel, NEC, Hackensack Meridian Health and Duolingo — are already trying out the technology. Angel Ayala, Managing Director at Deloitte Consulting, said Beam is 'not just a technological breakthrough but a reimagining of how we connect.'Google is also adding live speech translation to its video services. Starting with Google Meet and coming to Beam in the future, this feature lets people have conversations in different languages, with real-time translations that keep their original voice and tone. This could make international meetings feel much more personal and clear.With Beam, Google wants to make video calls feel more real, not just in how people look, but in how they connect and communicate. More updates are expected in the coming months as Beam rolls out to more businesses around the world.
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