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Woah! Look at this 3D picture frame

Woah! Look at this 3D picture frame

Holographic frame showcases iPhone pictures in stunning 3D.

Leander Kahney
January 23, 2025

The Looking Glass Go is a digital picture frame that turns iPhone Portrait photos into jaw-dropping 3D holograms — see the GIF below for a taste.

We hands-on review the new device, and find it works as advertised.

It turns photos with bokeh effect — basically, a blurred background — into eye-grabbing digital holograms that can be examined from every angle.

Our reviewer, Ed Hardy, quietly set it up at a family party and soon found everyone gathered around the frame, marveling at the effect.

Soon, the Looking Glass Go will support 3D video — calling to mind the 3D visual effects of films like Avatar.

It looks very, very cool — see our review for more info.

Also in today’s newsletter:

Samsung just gave a sneak peek at its answer to Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air. Although details are light, the Galaxy S25 Edge sure does look very thin next to other models in the new lineup.
You won’t be able to opt into Apple Intelligence in the upcoming iOS 18.3 release, expected in less than a week’s time. That’s because its on by default, whether you want these still-in-progress AI features or not.
Here’s your chance to snag some popular Keychron mechanical keyboards at big discounts from Woot!.
The new Apple TV+ thriller Prime Target is getting decent reviews, although it’s all a bit silly. It’s now streaming if you want to check it out.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

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3D holographic display will make your eyes pop [Review]

Turn your iPhone images into stunning 3D holograms with Looking Glass Go. Your pictures come to life without the need for special glasses.

Apple seems determined we use its new artificial intelligence features

Many iPhone users who install iOS 18.3 after the upgrade launches next week will find that Apple Intelligence is now on by default.

Samsung blows another chance to adopt the MagSafe-like Qi2 standard

Samsung hurt its customers, iPhone users, accessory makers… just about everyone by not putting Qi2 in the Galaxy S25 series.

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Get up to 63% off popular Keychron mechanical keyboards

At bargain site Woot!, you can get huge discounts on Keychron mechanical keyboards, with a choice of six cool models at up to 63% off!

Samsung showcases the Galaxy S25 Edge, its iPhone 17 Air rival

At its Galaxy Unpacked event, Samsung unveils the Galaxy S25 Edge, a super-slim phone boasting dual rear cameras.

Increasingly budget-conscious consumers pick iPhone 16 over 16 Pro

The mix of iPhone 16 sales tells a story. Here’s why shoppers are more interested in the cheapest model than before.

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Get a 3-in-1 charging station with cozy halo light for just $45

Need a simple solution for charging your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch? Get the Clingomatic Qi2 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station.

‘Severance’ promo almost reveals Lumon’s keys to maximizing innies’ glee

Apple TV+'s latest promo video for "Severence" takes the twisted form of a Lumon Industries management training video.

New Shure smart mic doubles as audio interface

The new Shure MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface currently on display at NAMM 2025 eliminates the need for a separate audio interface.

Math unlocks conspiratorial mayhem in ‘Prime Target’ [Now streaming!]

When a math genius starts to see a pattern in prime numbers that could unlock the world's computers, he becomes quite the target.

Today in Apple history: Macintosh Office gets down to business

On January 23, 1985, Apple introduced its ambitious Macintosh Office plan, hoping to crack the lucrative business market.

Tweets of the day

I need someone to hack together a 2015 MacBook with the guts of an M3 MacBook Air
— Dylan (@DylanMcD8)
4:22 PM • Jan 23, 2025

If you want to really feel the future, take your iPhone out of its case and run a Deep Seek 7B reasoning model on it:
— Awni Hannun (@awnihannun)
11:25 PM • Jan 22, 2025

Got to see a first look at the new Apple store in the heart of Miami 😮‍💨 it’s so sick
— Andrew Clare (@andrewjclare)
7:53 PM • Jan 22, 2025

Wallpaper of the day

Love the details here 🔥 Depth effect wallpaper for your next setup!
— Vuk Andric (@vukandric)
10:49 PM • Jan 22, 2025

One more thing ...

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We wanted to more richly experience why were we were alive, not just make a better life, and so people went in search of things. The great thing that came from that time was to realize that there was definitely more to life than the materialism of the late ’50s and early ’60s. We were going in search of something deeper.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

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