Google Beam is here to bring lifelike 3D video calls to an office near you

Google’s annual I/O developer conference is currently underway for the 2025 season, and the tech giant has taken the opportunity to formally introduce a new platform it calls Google Beam. Beam is designed to improve upon the standard video conferencing calls we know and (sometimes) love, by introducing a more realistic 3D video steaming experience into the mix. Through the use of a new “state-of-the-art AI volumetric video model,” Beam promises to make online video calls feel more natural without the need to strap on a dedicated headset or a pair of glasses.