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Holographic displays

Recorded year2018

Glasses-free light-field displays show true 3D scenes.

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Built on

HolographyRecorded · 1947enables
Stored-program computerRecorded · 1948requires
Liquid-crystal displayRecorded · 1971requires
MicroprocessorRecorded · 1971requires
Graphics processor (GPU)Recorded · 1999requires

Led to

Holographic callsRecorded · 2021enables
Walk-in memory cameraForecast · ~2040enables
True holographic glassesForecast · ~2054enables
Holographic roomsForecast · ~2058enables
Pocket hologram screenForecast · ~2075enables

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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.