In Google I/O 2025, the company officially announced the beam, a new 3D video conferencing system that aims to feel virtual conversations as real -life meetings. The first project is known as Starline, the beam has been in development for a few years and is now going out of the research phase and in the workplace. The technique uses AI, 3D imaging and special displays, which is meant to show people in full size and depth, so it seems that they are sitting in front of you, even if they are far away. No headset or glasses are required, and this idea is to bring back natural eye contact, gestures and the kind of appearance you only receive in a face-to-face chat.

The beam works to take regular videos and convert it into 3D image using AI that can be seen from different angles. It helps people to connect more naturally, raising small expressions, voice tones and body language – things that often get lost on standard video calls. The platform runs on the Google Cloud and is designed to work with already used equipment businesses, so they do not need to change everything to start.

Google is working with HP to bring the beam to offices, which will launch the first beam equipment at the end of this year. These devices will be shown at the upcoming Infocomm event. Google also plans to work as a beam with general video platforms such as Google Meat and Zoom, so teams may join the beam call without the need to switch the software.

In addition, Google is working closely with companies such as Zoom, Miscellaneous and AVI SPPL to help more outfits start using beams. Some of the famous names-Delloite, salesforce, CITDAL, NEC, Hachesac Meridian Health and Duoolingo-have been trying technology for the first time. Angel Ayala, managing director of Deloite Consulting, said the beam “is not only a technological success, but how we connect is a reunion.”

Google is also adding live speech translation to its video services. Starting with Google Meat and coming into the beam in the future, this feature allows people to interact in various languages, with real -time translations that maintain their original voice and tone. This can make international meetings feel very personal and clear.

With the beam, Google wants to make video calls to feel more real, not only people, but how they connect and communicate. More updates are expected in the coming months as the beam rolls out for more businesses around the world.