We've seen plenty of restored historical photos and old images turned into video using generative AI, but there's also free tech out there that allows us to travel in time in three dimensions.
Gaussian splatting is a volume rendering technique that can turn 2D photos or videos into 3D scenes that capture lighting and reflections as well as geometry. To explore the possibilities and test how effective it can be, a game developer has been bringing old photos of London to life in Blender, a free program that features highly in our guide to the best 3D modelling software.
