This Digital Picture Frame Wants to Bring People Closer to a Holographic Future (www.wired.com)

Looking Glass, a Brooklyn-based company, has unveiled the Musubi, a consumer-facing digital picture frame designed to bring holograms into everyday life. This device harnesses artificial intelligence to extract key elements from photos or videos and display them as 3D holographic images, viewable in nearly 170 degrees. By requiring no internet connection or subscription services, Musubi aims for simplicity, appealing to those who want an engaging, tech-savvy “picture frame” experience. Priced at $99 for early backers on Kickstarter, the Musubi is expected to launch in June 2026. The significance of the Musubi for the AI/ML community lies in its use of local AI and machine learning, which Frayne emphasizes protects user data from being harvested by large tech companies. Unlike existing solutions, such as Google’s or Meta's animated photo features, the Musubi offers a unique holographic depth through Looking Glass's Hololuminescence technology. By making advanced holographic display technology accessible to consumers, Looking Glass positions itself at the forefront of a potential shift towards more localized, privacy-conscious technological innovations in the realm of AI and digital imaging.