“Portal” Beams a Hologram of Yourself Into Video Calls

A startup wants to upgrade our video calls by bringing hologram tech to the masses.

The idea behind PORTL Hologram, is to create a new kind of video call that projects a 3D image of your likeness, not unlike the holograms from “Star Wars.” It’s based on the same tech used for that iconic hologram Tupac performance at Coachella 2012 — but with upgrades, the company says, that make the experience far more immersive.