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India Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
HP Dimension is a 65-inch monitor with Google Beam 3D conferencing tech, price is just $25000
HP has become the first company to showcase hardware utilising Google Beam, the 3D video conferencing platform previously known as Project Starline. The newly revealed device, named HP Dimension, incorporates a 65-inch light field display and six high-speed cameras embedded within its frame to deliver highly realistic, three-dimensional video calls. Google recently rebranded Project Starline to Beam, announcing its plans to open the platform to third-party hardware manufacturers, with HP being its inaugural partner. The HP Dimension is specifically designed for enterprise environments and comes with a price tag of $24,999 (around Rs 21,40,400).advertisementNotably, the cost excludes the necessary software for video conferencing, businesses must acquire a separate Google Beam licence to access services such as Zoom and Google Meet. Pricing details for these licences remain undisclosed. Unlike traditional video conferencing systems, the HP Dimension eliminates the need for headsets, glasses, or additional equipment. It allows participants to experience conversations as if they are physically present with their colleagues. Beau Wilder, HP's Head of Future Customer Experiences, explained that even dedicated rooms are unnecessary, though he advised that a white backdrop would provide the 'optimal' experience. 'We're not trying to put a caricature in a small box across the table from you,' Wilder stated. 'We want you to walk into the room and instantly make eye contact without even thinking about it," he Dimension users can connect with individuals on other video conferencing platforms, full 3D interaction will only be possible when both parties are using Beam-enabled hardware. Without compatible devices on both ends, the immersive three-dimensional visuals will not be available to either HP Dimension also boasts several features aimed at enhancing visual realism. Its adaptive lighting system automatically adjusts to surrounding conditions, casting natural shadows on facial features and preserving accurate skin tones, contributing to a more lifelike the advanced display is an equally sophisticated audio system. HP has equipped the Dimension with spatial audio that, according to Wilder, 'never separates the voice from the body.' The system includes HP's new Poly Studio A2 table microphones and four speakers mounted behind a curved, acoustically transparent mid-wall, ensuring sound travels 'in a direct path to the ears.'During the official briefing, Andrew Nartker, General Manager of Google Beam, emphasised the ultimate objective of the technology. 'The ultimate goal of Google Beam, and it's manifested on HP Dimension, is to feel like you're there,' he said. 'You feel just like you're there at the table working together It's all meant to bring us together and ultimately feel like we're completely physically present.'advertisementThe HP Dimension is scheduled for release later this year across multiple regions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Japan. Several major corporations, such as Salesforce, Deloitte, and NEC Corporation, have already committed to integrating Google Beam into their office the introduction of Beam-powered hardware, HP and Google are taking a significant step towards redefining the future of remote collaboration, aiming to bridge the physical divide with cutting-edge technology that brings an unprecedented sense of presence to virtual meetings.
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Google's realistic 3D conferencing setup comes to life with the help of HP — but it comes with a $25,000 price tag
When Google showcased its 3D conferencing booth — 'Project Starline' — last year at I/O, it took video conferencing to a whole new level. Last month, at Google's developer conference, Project Starline was rebranded as Google Beam. Now, Google is turning its sci-fi technology into a commercial product, with HP becoming the first company to launch a Beam device. However, the price is an eye-watering $25,000. Called HP Dimension, the device is an AI-powered communications solution that makes video calls feel more three-dimensional and lifelike. The system uses a light field display that creates a visual depth effect of the person on the call, and it integrates six cameras into three surrounding bezels for head tracking — essentially becoming a 3D, glasses-free TV. HP says the special light field display renders participants realistically in terms of size, depth, colour, and even eye contact. AI is used to merge multiple 2D video streams of a person into a '3D light field with perfect tracking.' HP Dimension with Google Beam aims to address a major challenge in many workplaces: staying connected in remote settings. HP shares that 73 percent of knowledge workers report wanting to feel more connected to their coworkers. According to internal testing, HP Dimension with Google Beam has effectively addressed workers' connectivity concerns — showing a 28 percent increase in memory recall, a 29 percent rise in non-verbal behaviors displayed, and at least a 14 percent increase in focus on meeting partners. The HP-made Beam model features a large 65-inch display, but eventually, Beam systems will be offered in multiple screen sizes. Google says it is working with companies like Zoom, and organizations including Citadel, Deloitte, Duolingo, Hackensack Meridian Health, NEC, Recruit, and Salesforce have expressed interest and plan to bring the technology to their teams. HP stated that the Dimension will be made available to select customers later this year. The device is aimed at enterprise use — not designed for home consumers. At last year's Google I/O, in a rare opportunity, The Indian Express' Anuj Bhatia tried Google Beam (then still called Project Starline). Here's an excerpt from his hands-on experience with the 3D video calling booth. 'As I walked into the Project Starline demo room, I met Andrew Nartker, General Manager, Google, who has been the lead on this project. Nartker asked me to take a seat, assuring me that he would join me on a call in seconds. I couldn't understand what he meant by that, but I complied. I took the seat, and the screen in front of me lit up, revealing Nartker. He greeted me as if we were meeting face-to-face for the first time in a normal meeting. Within the next few minutes, I completely forgot I had just met Nartker. However, Nartker had gone to the other room and was being projected in front of me through Google's Project Starline.'
Channel Post MEA
11-06-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
HP And Google Introduce 3D AI Video Communications Solution For Virtual Collaboration
HP has unveiled HP Dimension with Google Beam (formerly Project Starline) at InfoComm 2025 in the US. The AI-powered, true-to-life 3D video communications solution is designed to take virtual collaboration to the next level. HP Dimension with Google Beam delivers a deeply immersive experience that replicates the feeling of being in-person, with no headsets, glasses, or wearables required. Developed in partnership with Google, HP Dimension with Google Beam is designed to transform the future of workplace communications by combining breakthrough 3D imaging, natural eye contact, spatial audio, and adaptive lighting into an elegant solution for small meeting spaces. HP Dimension with Google Beam is designed to establish deeper, more meaningful connections. It uses six cameras and state of the art AI to create a true-to-life 3D video of each participant, displayed on a special light field display with realistic size, depth, color, and eye contact. Testing, has shown a measurable impact compared to traditional video calls, with participants who used the solution for meetings reporting: A 28% increase in memory recall Up to 39% more non-verbal behaviors displayed At least 14% increase in focus on the meeting partner These findings translate to faster alignment, more meaningful exchanges, and better business outcomes based on the authenticity of each interaction. HP Dimension with Google Beam brings depth, clarity, empathy, and subtlety to virtual meetings to help redefine collaboration and bring people together, no matter how far apart they are. HP Dimension with Google Beam will provide a native Zoom Rooms or Google Meet experience and support three functions: 3D immersive one-on-one communications, 2D traditional group meetings, and meeting interoperability with cloud-based video services such as Teams and Webex. HP Dimension with Google Beam is Designed for the Future of Work HP Dimension with Google Beam represents the culmination of HP's ongoing investment in innovation to create a culture with more immersive and authentic collaboration experiences designed for the Future of Work. HP and Google are taking this technology into the enterprise, to deliver deeper, more authentic human connection and communication. 'We believe that meaningful collaboration thrives on authentic human connections, which is why we partnered with Google to bring HP Dimension with Google Beam out of the lab and into the enterprise,' said Helen Sheirbon, SVP and President of Hybrid Systems, HP Inc. 'HP Dimension with Google Beam bridges the gap between the virtual and physical worlds to create lifelike virtual communication experiences that brings us closer together.' 'HP Dimension with Google Beam needs to be seen to be believed – making it feel as though you are in the same room, even when you are miles apart,' said Andrew Nartker, General Manager of Google Beam, Google. 'We are excited to bring distributed teams together in a way that feels just like meeting in person, and HP is a perfect partner for this.' HP Poly Studio A2 Audio Solutions: Precision Audio for Modern Collaboration HP Poly Studio A2 Audio Solutions are purpose-built to deliver next-generation audio and more immersive meeting experiences with simplified deployment. Designed for seamless integration with the latest generation Poly Studio video solutions, the HP Poly Studio A2 system enables plug-and-play scalability in rooms of all sizes, and delivers clear, rich audio pickup so even participants that are farthest away in large meeting spaces are always heard clearly.
Android Authority
11-06-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
The first Google Beam device can be yours for just $24,999 (Beam license sold separately)
TL;DR HP has revealed the first device with Google Beam 3D video conferencing technology. The HP Dimension with Google Beam will cost $24,999 and doesn't include a license to use Google Beam. Google revealed its Project Starline 3D video conferencing technology back in 2021, which then got rebranded to Google Beam earlier this year. Now, HP has revealed the first commercial product with this tech, and it's not cheap. HP announced the HP Dimension with Google Beam today, and it will cost a crazy $24,999 when it goes on sale to select customers in 'late 2025.' You'd think that spending $24,999 on a Google Beam video conferencing device would get you access to Google Beam too. However, HP also notes in its press release that the Google Beam license will be sold separately. HP also clarified that Google Beam tech only supports one-on-one conversations right now. Fortunately, the company confirmed that you can still use the HP Dimension for Zoom Rooms and Google Meet, while cloud-based services like WebEx and Teams are supported as well. In terms of hardware, the new gadget sports a 65-inch light-field display, seven cameras, and 12 microphones. For the uninitiated, Google Beam uses machine learning, spatial audio, and a host of other technologies to turn 2D video calls into realistic, glasses-free 3D calls with a sense of depth. Nevertheless, the HP Dimension's price clearly shows that Google is targeting enterprise users first. So you might have to wait a long time to get your hands on affordable hardware that supports Google Beam. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Engadget
11-06-2025
- Business
- Engadget
The first Google Beam device is the $25,000 HP Dimension
Google's impressive Beam video conferencing technology has finally been integrated into an actual product that will be available for purchase. That's the good news. The bad news? The HP Dimension system is going to cost a whopping $25,000. This is an enterprise product through and through. However, the device certainly looks spiffy. The HP Dimension with Google Beam combines six cameras, a spatial audio system and adaptive lighting to allow for highly immersive virtual meetings. AI wizardry brings eye contact into the mix. All of this helps deliver "a deeply immersive experience that replicates the feeling of being in-person, with no headsets, glasses or wearables required." We actually tried this tech, back when it was called Project Starline, and came away impressed. It makes calls "appear fully 3D from any perspective." Algorithms combine live footage from the six cameras to render a pseudo-holographic version of the caller. It tracks head movements to ensure it delivers all of this visual data to eyes at the correct angle, all at 60FPS. We found that the simple act of the person on the other end of the call holding out an apple for us to touch "was so realistic" that it felt like we could reach out and grab the fruit. This is a telepresence dream. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. In addition to the Dimension system, HP is releasing a microphone that integrates with the new teleconferencing tech. The Poly Studio A2 Table Microphone works to extend "crystal-clear audio" further away from the Beam system, which should be a boon for medium or large-sized conference spaces. Users can daisy chain up to eight microphones together, though everything requires a standalone bridge device to operate. The microphone costs $329 and the bridge costs $549. This tech can also be used with more traditional setups. All of this stuff will be available later in the year. There's one caveat: Not only does the system cost $25,000, plus any of the aforementioned audio accessories, but users have to plunk down for access to the Beam service itself. Google has yet to release a pricing model for this.
