How Your Computer Can Learn to See in 3D Without a LiDAR Scanner

For years, 3D scanning required expensive LiDAR hardware or bulky attachments. But in 2026, a wave of smartphones and laptops are using software-only depth estimation that rivals dedicated sensors. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down how Apple, Google, and a startup called Dotmo are using neural networks to turn a standard camera into a depth sensor — and what that means for AR, industrial design, and even Snap's cost-cutting spin-off this week. They reference Snap's latest $1.5B AI inference round and the new Dotmo company as real-time context. No clickbait, just the tech that's arriving in your next device. #3DScanning #ComputerVision #AI #MachineLearning #SmartphoneCameras #LiDAR #AugmentedReality #Snapchat #Dotmo #Apple #Google #Baseten #Technology #ConsumerTech #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Podcast #DepthEstimation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo