Meta filed a patent for ‘3D conversations’ — are holographic calls almost here?

Ever since Star Wars first showed space wizards talking to holograms, calling someone and chatting with their 3D simulacrum has become a staple of science fiction. But based on a patent application published in January, it sure looks like FacebookMeta is trying to make 3D conversations a reality right now — even if not quite the way George Lucas envisioned it. With the disclaimer that many patents never end up becoming an actual product, the patent does hint at how Meta envisions the future of communication. What’s the patent about? Meta, then Facebook, filed a Patent Application in 2020 titled…

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