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Meta is rolling out realistic AI avatars called Holograms, starting with a face-only version on Ray-Ban Display glasses this fall, followed by a full-body version on its new VR Glasses in spring 2027. The system uses server-side generative AI to create lifelike digital representations from audio and facial scans, though early testing revealed limitations in movement and detail.
An AI-powered, ultra-real Ozzy Osbourne avatar, created by Hyperreal and Proto Hologram, could make its first UK appearance in Birmingham after plans announced by Sharon Osbourne and son Jack. The hyper-real hologram, based on the Birmingham-born singer who died in July 2025 aged 76, would perform, converse with fans, and move like Ozzy; tests reportedly show extraordinary detail. The project aims to travel worldwide, with Birmingham first, and could be used in exhibitions, concerts or adverts, though exact usage details remain unclear.
At CES 2026, Razer unveiled a desktop hologram version of its AI gaming assistant, Project Ava, featuring customizable avatars and a camera that allows it to see the user, aiming to expand its functionality beyond gaming to general chatbot tasks, with a planned release in the second half of 2026.
In Amsterdam's red-light district, a hologram of 19-year-old Hungarian sex worker Bernadett "Betty" Szabo is being used by Dutch police to appeal for public assistance in solving her 15-year-old murder case.
Dutch police are using a hologram of Betty Szabó, a 19-year-old sex worker murdered 15 years ago, to jog public memory and solve her case. Szabó was killed with over 70 stab wounds in Amsterdam's red light district, and the perpetrator remains unidentified. The police hope the hologram will encourage witnesses to come forward, as previous efforts were hindered by a lack of cooperation. A €30,000 reward is offered for information leading to the killer.
Dutch police have employed a hologram of Bernadett "Betty" Szabó, a murdered sex worker, in Amsterdam's Red Light District to gather new leads in her 2009 cold case. The hologram aims to connect with potential witnesses who may have information about her stabbing death. Despite extensive initial investigations, the case remains unsolved. Authorities hope this innovative approach will encourage people to come forward, especially as research suggests perpetrators often confide in others. The reward for information has been increased to €30,000.
Dutch police are using a lifesize hologram of Bernadett Szabó, a sex worker murdered in Amsterdam in 2009, to help solve her cold case. The hologram, part of a larger publicity campaign, aims to jog memories and encourage witnesses to come forward. Szabó, known as Betty, was found stabbed to death in her workroom, and police hope the innovative approach, along with a €30,000 reward, will lead to new information about her killer.
Lana Del Rey's headlining set at Coachella featured a dramatic entrance, a hologram of herself, and a guest appearance by Billie Eilish. The performance showcased her signature style and included career-spanning hits, a hologram rendition of a song, and a duet with Eilish. Despite some technical issues, Del Rey's impact as an icon was undeniable, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and solidifying her status as a celebrated artist.
Fans of virtual popstar Hatsune Miku are demanding refunds after her recent concert series featured her appearance on an LED TV screen instead of the usual hologram, causing disappointment and frustration among attendees. A Change.org petition has been created for full refunds, citing lack of transparency from event organizers. Additionally, reports of understocked glowsticks at the merch booths have added to the discontent.
Fans are outraged after Crunchyroll's North American Miku Expo events featured virtual diva Hatsune Miku on a flat-screen TV instead of a hologram, leading to criticism of understocked merch vendors, expensive tickets, and a disappointing concert experience. Attendees are considering legal action, as they feel misled by event organizers who allegedly kept the use of a TV instead of a hologram a secret until the event.
An unauthorized AI-powered hologram of Nintendo's Mario, created by Proto Hologram and displayed at CES 2024, has been revealed as an unlicensed and unofficial creation. The bizarre hologram, intended to showcase AI's potential in combating loneliness in the elderly, featured a poorly-voiced and stiffly animated Mario, prompting questions and concerns from attendees and social media users. Proto has clarified that the hologram was a proof of concept not intended for commercial release, and that neither AARP nor Nintendo were involved in its inadvertent showing.
At CES 2024, AARP showcased a holographic Mario powered by AI, which left attendees unimpressed due to its stilted, robotic voice and odd interactions. The connection between AARP and this technology is part of AgeTech, a push to meet the needs of the aging population. The hologram is created by Proto Hologram and is intended to combat loneliness and improve telehealth. The promotion of this holographic Mario at CES is likely a way to attract attention to the AARP booth, although it is not officially endorsed by Nintendo.
Drake's It's All a Blur Tour kicked off with a person playing a younger version of himself, leading some fans to believe it was a hologram. Video footage shows the actor on stage, handing Drake a book, which fans argue is evidence of his real existence. The tour also featured other viral moments, including floating sperm visuals, a Virgil Abloh statue, Drake being hit by a phone, and a diss towards Childish Gambino.
Stephen Hawking's final theory of the Big Bang, as explained by his closest collaborator, envisions the Universe as a holographic projection where time is holographically encoded. The hologram consists of countless entangled qubits, and the flow of time is what we perceive as the expanding Universe. By taking a fuzzier view of the hologram, one ventures farther back in time, toward the interior of the disk, until one runs out of bits, which is the origin of time. The theory advances a radically different view of cosmogenesis, where the Big Bang emerges from holography as the beginning of laws, not time.