We’re rapidly heading towards a post-HoloLens world. When Microsoft initially debuted HoloLens back in the day, it opened up a world of excitement for gaming, spatial computing, business applications, training, and beyond. Microsoft is still muddling through a big HoloLens contract with the United States Dept. of Defence for potential applications, but we’ve heard repeatedly […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know XREAL (formerly NREAL) creates AR glasses that look almost as subtle as regular glasses. Complete with prescription options, the XREAL glasses function essentially as an external monitor, able to extend or duplicate a Windows PC or Android phone display. They also work seamlessly with Samsung DeX (or Windows 10 Mobile’s […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Despite the rivalry between China and the US, the Chinese military was recently spotted on a local TV station using Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 headsets while training in aircraft maintenance on a warplane. The move has sparked uproar among the Chinese, who expressed the need for the country to manufacture their […]
Read MoreWhen Meta unveiled the Quest 3 this week, my mind was immediately taken back to when Microsoft first presented the HoloLens. Many of the ideas that Microsoft first introduced years ago will finally make their way to everyday people. In many ways, Meta Quest 3 delivers on the promises Microsoft first made with the HoloLens, […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know The US Army has approved the next development phase for version 1.2 of Microsoft’s militarized HoloLens headset known as IVAS. Evaluation of the entry was done by soldiers with 1st Battalion, the Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. The development team is currently exploring ways to […]
Read MoreApple just unveiled the Vision Pro, a device that Apple CEO Tim Cook prefaced by calling augmented reality (AR) a “profound technology,” setting the wheels in motion for its first wearable headset. But the product Apple announced isn’t an AR headset the way you might be thinking. It’s nothing like the HoloLens, which I’d consider […]
Read MoreMicrosoft will gradually push a free Windows 11 update to the HoloLens 2 mixed-reality headset. The update will assure continued platform support, monthly security service updates, and optimized performance. Among the new features are developer tools like Microsoft Edge WebView2, available in preview for the HoloLens 2 – it gives developers the ability to embed […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know In the latest update in the massive Microsoft layoffs, we now have a better idea of how deep the cuts run in Microsoft’s Mixed Reality team. The team behind AltSpaceVR and also the Mixed Reality Tool Kit have been laid off in their entireties. Potentially, these layoffs throw serious doubt […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know A new report from Bloomberg says the US Army isn’t happy with the military-grade version of HoloLens. It has requested a new version with improvements that address complaits around discomfort. The US Army is refusing to purchase more headsets until this new version is complete. A new report from Bloomberg […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft recently shared several success stories surrounding its HoloLens 2 headset. The company has brough together Dynamic 365 Guides and Dynamic 365 Remote Assist into a single experience. Microsoft Teams now fully integrates with HoloLens 2 as well, providing an experience that’s optimized for the virtual canvas provided by the […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft’s Vice President of Mixed Reality has commented on the future of HoloLens. The company says the next HoloLens will need to be a “meaningful update.” HoloLens 3 will focus on displays, tracking, sensors, and battery life updates. The future of HoloLens has been uncertain in recent months. After multiple […]
Read MoreBonjour à tous et bienvenue dans le ZDTech, le podcast quotidien de la rédaction de ZDNet. Je suis Guillaume Serries et aujourd’hui je vous explique pourquoi avec Hololens, Microsoft se fracasse sur le plafond de verre du Metavers. C’était pourtant bien parti. Il y a 7 ans, Microsoft avait senti le vent de la réalité […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Our executive editor Daniel Rubino recently joined This Week in Tech for their most recent episode. Rubino, along with other guests and the show’s host Leo Laporte, discussed virtual reality, mixed reality, and Microsoft HoloLens. The episode also covers the RTX 4090, Apple’s new hardware, and other hot topics from […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know The Fall Insider Flight Preview is now in testing for Microsoft HoloLens. The build includes a long list of new features and improvements, including the option to clear storage through Mobile Device Management. Microsoft has asked developers and Insiders to test apps on the HoloLens 2 while running the latest […]
Read MoreSi vous pensiez acheter le casque de réalité virtuelle Quest 2, vous pourriez vouloir le faire très bientôt. Le mois prochain, Meta, la société anciennement connue sous le nom de Facebook, augmentera le prix du célèbre casque VR de 100 euros. À partir du mois d’août, le Quest 2 coûtera 450 € et 550 € […]
Read MoreImage : Microsoft. Alex Kipman, membre de l’équipe technique de Microsoft et père de l’HoloLens, quitte la société après 21 ans d’activité. Le départ d’Alex Kipman fait partie – ou plus probablement, est la cause – d’une nouvelle réorganisation de l’unité cloud et intelligence artificielle de Microsoft. Ce départ intervient juste avant le début de l’exercice 2023 en […]
Read MoreThe new Microsoft Store has made its way to HoloLens and Surface Hub. Featuring a revamped design that’s easier to navigate, the new Microsoft Store shipped with Windows 11. It has since rolled out to Windows 10. With its arrival on Surface Hub and HoloLens, it’s now available on all major Windows platforms. Rudy Huyn, […]
Read MoreMicrosoft partnered with Volkswagen to get the HoloLens 2 headset to work while in a moving vehicle. Up to this point, mixed reality headsets have been unable to work when on the move due to conflicting sensor data. Now, the HoloLens headset can work while on large ships, and Microsoft is working on expanding to […]
Read MoreMicrosoft announced a deal worth potentially $22 billion with the U.S. Army to produce HoloLens-like headsets for the military. Since that announcement, the deal has ran into several issues, including delays and reported disarray in Microsoft’s augmented reality team. Now, it turns out that soldiers may not even want to use the Integrated Audio Visual […]
Read MoreDespite all the drama surrounding Microsoft’s line of HoloLens products in recent memory, those who own the expensive headset can still look forward to new OS updates for the time being. Windows Holographic just got bumped up to version 22H1, which you can grab right now. As for what new treats you can expect in […]
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