Could This Hologram Headset Replace Your Office?

San Francisco startup Meta is trying to liberate the workplace of computer monitors, trading them in for its augmented reality headsets. Bloomberg Technology's Selina Wang delves into the possibilities of an office without screens.
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[@AlbertoFigueroaArquitectura]

I can wait to see my work desk in 144p

me lo pensaria y permitiria cuando este a 1080P

[@MasterDirox]

I know right. But it'll improve or be replaced.

[@kyrinky]

LMAOOOO

[@MrMasocha]

hahaha

[@Larenz2022]

Hahahhahahahhahaha lol 😆 😂 🤣

[@dgarvoille]

I can see these headsets working for creative industries (engineering, architecture)...but not at legal, finance industries.

[@actsrv9]

nor software development

[@jeremykannegieer106]

feel the excel sheet

[@Vontux]

yeah, I'm betting 99% of those employees will have horrible eye strain in like a week.

[@migol1984]

David Garvoille as a start yes but as future unfolds it would be the standard.

[@smiskowiak]

I can see it being useful in some aspects of IT, but not all. I think it would be cool for network and server engineers to be able to get a full scale visual of a data center or facility before buying thousands of dollars of equipment. But for somebody who works on a help desk or needs to configure a server, it would be more of a hassle than a help.

[@DarkGaming251]

This is incredible. It's great to see augmented reality in action.

[@Zichoe]

It just makes ur arm tired..

[@bigerboy014]

MuhdZikry hey more exercise :'D

[@pauloneill9880]

There is a frowned upon habit that causes similar pain. Unless your a teenager.

[@shahnawazshahin3781]

It is good that they’re exploring the possibilities of AR with these glasses. Notice in this case how these glasses are used inside the workplace. (Personally) it would be easier to use a touch screen monitor or tablet as supposed to using the glasses at the office. Where I think a good use with these glasses would be is when I’m (say) on the train, bus, or sitting outside at the park. I have a phone with me, and using my phone, AR glasses and miniature keyboard together I have access to a computer using a virtual display. It might end up being more convenient than carrying a laptop around (though not sure compared to a tablet). I don’t think waving your arms out is a good idea - just stick to a mouse or touchpad. Of course, the glasses must be thinner (looking like traditional glasses), and no cameras please on the glasses!

[@GymIsJoe]

But there is a big problem !!!!!! This headset will mess up your carefully pomaded hair .... Lolzzzz

[@AsanteSimmons]

C Joe yes

[@AsanteSimmons]

C Joe well not to bad though

[@English_Lessons_Pre-Int_Interm]

wait for the headset era. The Bald Age.

[@ABC-je1vi]

I feel like they aren't working they are just messing around

[@jasonreviews]

this is the new cell phone. Now to shrink it into normal glasses size.

[@AsanteSimmons]

Crypto Chan yrs

[@braydenmannia1125]

I could use this in the future to manage my soon to be 8 YT channels and 2 social media accounts 😅

[@sathimanthamalalasekera968]

Moving things around is hardly the most time/effort consuming activity in office work(There could be exceptions in certain industries) I can't see how this equates to the transition from typewriter to computer. A virtual screen that's basically the same as a physical screen is not solving any significant problems. I however see great potential for AR in outdoor activities.

[@Baxxter101]

not sure if CEO is a sociopath, a visionary, or just mildly creepy...

[@ryanv6325]

How is holding your hands out in front of you and stretching a computer window more efficient than clicking the maximize button with your mouse?

[@Loftikaz]

touchscreens for computers invented 20 years ago, nobody uses it because your arms get tired after such long day of use, thus the same for this..could work for some but not all

[@Richard-yt4rk]

how would this work for software developers?

[@75bluehole]

Rick Nwachukwu agree!

[@vinayseth1114]

Have augmented libraries from where you can pull your data for your functions?

[@pmlonline]

In 5 to 10 years engineers & all scientists will be like Tony Stark in Iron Man. 😊

[@catarinobernardojoao1824]

Wonderful...digital era

[@johnwang9914]

It'll need to be in contact lenses to really become popular. I suspect that glass panels on your desk and a connect style camera would be a more suitable augmented reality for the office.

[@alexparsons909]

Can someone please tell me what the field of view of this thing is. TBH thats really all thats holding back ar and vr so much.

[@ss2727ful]

I can clearly see no one has ever tried the product and are just hearing about it for the first time.

[@AsanteSimmons]

ss2727ful hahahaha trust me this is way cooler than a computer. But the exclusiveness will turn you uninvited non Silicon Valley people off.

[@ss2727ful]

if you're talking to me, then yes i know this is way "cooler" than a computer. Also, AR, VR, MR aren't just Valley "stuff", there are a couple of great startups in NYC and Miami Metro, in fact Magic Leap is headquartered near Fort Lauderdale. And also if I am not mistaken, Meta was originally a NYC startup.

[@DSE-rh6sx]

this is what we call "fuckery", it will fail miserably

[@sven7077777]

I think I'm smart enough to use a normal computer.

[@pumpuppthevolume]

no :P

[@AsanteSimmons]

I’d rather use a hologram. Way more fun.

[@pmlonline]

In 5 years you'll be like some old man who listens to an out dated vacuum tube radio.

[@alexemeribechinomso3843]

i cant wait, this is awesome

[@nythepegasus]

I'd love to look like a crazy person trying to grab invisible flies! :D

[@MrUser1million]

Hang on, how has Facebook changed their name to Meta if this company has the name already?

[@English_Lessons_Pre-Int_Interm]

I am an English tutor who gives lessons on Skype (video-conferences). I have got a 27' display to look at the client. I would like to have some glasses to see the students, but this big box on my head would cover my eyes. They would not see my facial expressions, which would make the teaching process less effective, as the learners need some non-verbal response to know if they were correct or not. I am still waiting for really transparent glasses, and not this grey shield in front of my face. Hololens and Meta are moving in the right direction by making the glasses transparent. Would you like to look like a storm trooper from Star Wars? However, if I had more money, I would buy it to play games.

[@steveg6199]

Looks like a rough version of the technology used in Minority Report

[@divinesoulseeker007]

Where can I purchase this???

[@andrewthmas]

Nice.. although i don't think i would want to be swinging my hands around all day. Using my key board would be less tiring.

[@lesleystanford1915]

thinking how I could use this in my classroom because it is very cool

[@tiberiusvetus9113]

I can stand transparent windows on my regular desktop. I can't imagine the eye strain of AR for anything that requires tuning out the real world.

[@sancrtr]

it takes more 5 years to get into a working condition commercial product if some big investors finds it viable right now

[@jancw]

So you can spend the day practicing interpretive dance and your boss thinks you're hard at work. This is genius!

[@sam6409]

FBI Agent Norman Jayden from Heavy Rain had these kind of Glasses called ARI. Would be cool if it comes to the real world like that.

[@pyroboobysmith359]

Makes my arms sore just watching this, let alone 8hrs worth of grabbing air.

[@mluu510]

that looks tiring to use all day

[@BoienReyes]

it will be better if you invent a AR with out wearing something

[@AsanteSimmons]

Boien Reyes yay that will be the ultimate goal. Takes steps though.

[@samiresmatiar8010]

This man just marketing his company

[@tada2all2]

Normal people: Oh, i need that for my work, this can help me alot! Me: All the porn i can have at once! >:D

[@wanderingworld762]

OMG, poor employees stuck with poor tracking, hard-to-read displays and tired arms all because of the words of the CEO!

[@Funny97451]

I don't know why they started using this headset instead of their monitors, it doesn't look ready.

[@erickalvarez4525]

This would be perfect if it was also a helmet so you know it doesn't break. But a halo mask would be cool

[@salemzacka94]

Intel's glasses are laser projections and the headset is just a pair of glasses ...i think that's the future of AR just a pair of normal glasses

[@stefanmayer444]

Low standards if a reflection becomes a HOLOGRAM.

[@bigerboy014]

Finally I was getting sick of my computer anyway :'p

[@clazredwolf3366]

They should make glasses instead of headsets

[@eugenegrewing2587]

I want one for home use. I believe technology plays a key role in human evolution.

[@jay6817]

Cool, but just looks ridiculous in itself and usage. Shame. And we mostly work in 2D office programs. At the moment. ? In the interim make a simple low key monitor replacement, and I'm down for it.

[@adityaaiyer9955]

meta use to be so chill now they are so professional

[@huytrinhquoc4555]

Can not believe! But it's really exactly... in future! I think we can go to travel around the world when at home😊 lolI like travel😊

[@CHAITANYA-nw3xw]

There is a problem in this ..it effects the employee life

[@CHAITANYA-nw3xw]

And many other

[@MKRocker2012]

How to burn your eyes out with one simple product!

[@AsanteSimmons]

MKRocker94 your eyes don’t hurt.

[@vinayseth1114]

+Asante Simmons - How are you so sure about that?

[@DudeGamer8]

I can't even finish a movie with a headphone comfortably, how can you expect your employees to wear these heavy and tight gadget for 5 to 8 hours DAILY? The idea sounds good but I think it is just not practical on the physical side.

[@AsanteSimmons]

Wat where is my headset ordered it 6 months ago. Bought two and met you people???

[@TyrantTitan.]

Would Wang Bang Selina tho, 3:11 godamn

[@kamarularifin5626]

Duel gazer lets roll

[@dorianmorales1961]

Calibrated and enhanced with 4k Iron man movie scene.

[@theayeshaerotica]

They look crazy also first

[@MrMasocha]

Technology should make life easier not tired hands after 9-5.

[@bugsblrb1]

It looks awkward for a person when he sees this in first time

[@cutesweettea]

tbh they shld make one for school first :-)

[@omnicoreinc]

That reporter....super hot

[@MOBROOKS]

Cool

[@Aoudhubillahi]

Did he say, "supernaturally" concerning the eyeball part? I don't trust this.

[@MStone-hi9jb]

Just take your laptop to Starbucks.

[@jrak]

but why ?

[@rjgonzalez8108]

As if we didn't already look like zombies...

[@andeace23]

No. Not yet.

[@DeadboltDon]

Does this mean I can be Norman Jayden in a few years?

[@jorgedominguez2256]

should still use a mouse

[@CANWESTTECH]

Too much effort needed to use MEta. People making physical gestures that are extreme to simple keyboard operation. People do not move toward this physical action series anymore then speaking voice commands to siri. Minmalist actions are the winning systems and utilities of the future. Facebook is being used as a social tool to stay in touch over long or short distances. The utility is what makes it a success.

[@AsanteSimmons]

Andrew Browne it has voice commands!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@clazredwolf3366]

Reminds me of tony stark

[@seansixsixsix]

Its a toy compare with MS Hololens. Why you want to invent a new operating system when you have windows 10 at your disposal?

[@joshweiss9207]

ZHENG Fei Meng fr

[@bertlammens4392]

the hololens isn't even real lol they just make videos showcasing it

[@aerohk]

Really? I used the hololens and played games on it though.

[@adityaaiyer9955]

Meta originally began working on ar glasses Also in MS Hololens you cannot interact with the objects by holding them which is natural (the top os feature), you have to use gestures in the Hololens

[@irgilligan]

I have a hololens in my desk that gets used once a month. It's a piece of crap, you think you can run anything of real substance on a mobile phone processor from 2014? And, the field of view is unusable. The meta runs from you computer on windows 10, not sure why you think they invented a new OS.

[@fellow4575]

how silly can we get?

[@johnaddaquay1114]

Sounds like the future is going to raise a new generation of socially awkward workers who do not communicate among themselves

[@pmlonline]

You have it backwards.

[@parillo12]

that's hot....

[@dojo_mast3r503]

Wow the tracking is horrible! I would get so sick

[@MrSongib]

evolve from what ?

[@JamesMilliganJr]

Yeah, right. Why not lose the stupid glasses. I don't ever see me wearing those for 8 hours a day.

[@bhagmeister]

Can you walk against the wind?

[@AsanteSimmons]

James Milligan you work for 8 whole hours???

[@JamesMilliganJr]

Ha! Maybe, maybe not. I did at one time, more than that, but not now.

[@PersonMan.]

I'd use it for porn. Can't check my Hologram history

[@PilotVBall]

How come none of these developments take place in the Bible belt?

[@Future_Ancient]

Their movements don't look very natural...

[@stablebodycontrol2186]

Damn to hot Selina Wang 00:34

[@b1ffdanger]

This is the 8 track of our generation. Looks dumb as fuck. It doesn't mean that something may not come from it but this definitely isn't our future tech innovation.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

This looks super fucking weird.

[@TheModernInvestor]

Guys, we're LITERALLY living in the future right now

[@flann5802]

We're in the future since 2011

[@robertparks2933]

Read 1984

[@100WangWing]

No.

[@CANWESTTECH]

Meta is not the direction I would go. Augmented reality is ergonomic fail. No one wants an utility that requires more then minimum intervention

[@jasonm5797]

attack tomorrow on ur location

[@ashishkirdat4718]

no like seriously no ..... pls

[@Bob3D2000]

This looks nice but I'm afraid spending the whole working day waving your arms about in front of you is just not practical. For a start, it sounds exhausting. I can almost feel the neck and shoulder strain just watching these people.

[@seanS196]

and no one will know your watching anime porn while working..

[@joejia1410]

Until the company goes bankrupt

[@DxBang3D]

Holy fuck, that is horrible.,. Think I will stick with Hololens.

[@iamdmc]

not holograms

[@maurogquil]

So sad

[@galvanargold4657]

That graphics suck

[@majener5915]

I feel like this would be more a distraction, and not so much of a help.

[@vinayseth1114]

But why?

[@ACcolection]

Selina is thick

[@migol1984]

Go into the deep web using this.