New hologram technology brings 3-D to life

Although its not much to look at on your computer screen, This image is the closest scientist have come to creating a real-time true 3d image. Scientists at the University of Arizona say their new holographic technology can beam a near 360-degree image that updates every two seconds, to another location.Known as three-dimensional telepresence, the technology addresses shortcomings of current holograms, which give the illusion of 3-D but leave out the rear view. The earliest use of the technology could be in movies, given the popularity of 3-D films. The advance could also have more mundane uses, such as making video conferencing more lifelike. (Source: ABC Science)