
3D Is Back. This Time, You Can Ditch the Glasses
Luke Larsen
created: May 25, 2025, 10:30 a.m. | updated: May 29, 2025, 10:21 a.m.
It was always the Achilles' heel for 3D in the past, and it remains the primary hurdle for VR headsets and goofy-looking smart glasses.
Laptops, tablets, and even computer monitors have started embracing a new form of 3D technology that solves this problem entirely, without giving up just how compelling 3D can look.
The Final FrontierI was skeptical when I first saw this next generation of 3D technology.
There’s a new technology bringing this trend to life, and it’s what makes this new era of 3D so compelling.
Despite my initial doubts, I was impressed by the strength of the 3D effect and the large “sweet spot.” Here I am today, with a full-fledged 3D monitor on my desk, the Samsung Odyssey 3D: It finally feels like 3D screens are coming to fruition.
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