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First Local Newscast Launches from Virtual Reality Studio

8/12/2025

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KCAL, CBS's Los Angeles station, made waves on August 11, 2025, by launching its groundbreaking 10 a.m. newscast from an innovative extended reality studio. Morning anchor Chris Holmstrom proudly introduced this as the first local newscast featuring a virtual set, marking a significant leap in CBS's nationwide push to revolutionize broadcast technology with AR and VR.

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KCAL, CBS's Los Angeles station, made waves on August 11, 2025, by launching its groundbreaking 10 a.m. newscast from an innovative extended reality studio. Morning anchor Chris Holmstrom proudly introduced this as the first local newscast featuring a virtual set, marking a significant leap in CBS's nationwide push to revolutionize broadcast technology with AR and VR.