Google partners with HP to commercialize Project Starline for realistic virtual meetings
Google has announced its collaboration with HP to commercialize Project Starline, a technology designed to make people feel as if they're together even when miles apart. This partnership aims to bring the experience out of the lab and into the workplace, revolutionizing how distributed teams and individuals connect.
First introduced in 2021, Project Starline uses advancements in AI, 3D imaging, and other technologies to create an immersive communication experience. It functions like a "magic window," allowing users to talk, gesture, and make eye contact as if they were in the same room. After extensive testing across Google offices and with enterprise partners, the technology has demonstrated that it can transform meetings, enhancing attentiveness, memory recall, and the overall sense of presence.
VisionTek launches VT4950 KVM USB-C docking station
Today, VisionTek launches the VT4950 KVM USB-C docking station. An improved successor to the VT4900 KVM docking station, the VT4950 allows users to effortlessly toggle between two connected Windows, Mac, or Chromebook host systems, along with three 4K displays and various peripherals, all via a single USB-C connection. The VT4950 offers a customizable display setup, enabling users to either operate all displays on one system or distribute them between two systems.
The new docking station supports KVM switching between two systems and three displays via DisplayLink and DisplayPort over USB-C, delivering up to 100W power to each system. It also offers dual-system connectivity, power delivery, flexible display options, universal compatibility with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 systems (including M1/M2 Mac computers), and high-speed ports. Additionally, the included KVM Link software facilitates file transfers between connected systems, adding to the device's convenience.