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Microsoft Hololens tech helps scientists virtually teleport to the International Space Station
By Sean Endicott last updated
Microsoft's AR technology helped project people hundreds of miles to the International Space Station.
Meta has dissolved its hybrid metaverse OS development team, says report
By Robert Carnevale published
AR and VR being unified under a single operating system is no longer in the cards for Meta, according to a recent report.
Microsoft loses HoloLens team members to Meta and rival metaverse companies
By Robert Carnevale published
The promise of Microsoft's HoloLens isn't enough to keep AR experts with the company. They're transitioning to rival augmented reality companies such as Meta.
Microsoft and Samsung are collaborating on new augmented reality project, says report
By Robert Carnevale published
The AR space is ripe for development, and if a new report is to be believed, Microsoft and Samsung are already on the case with a joint venture we'll see the fruits of in 2024.
Microsoft's metaverse brings ancient Greece to life with augmented reality
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft worked with the government of Greece to digitally recreate Olympia. People can explore the ruins through augmented reality on their smartphones or a HoloLens headset.
Reality Engine launches, welcoming you and your HoloLens to the metaverse
By Robert Carnevale published
"Metaverse" is the name of the game these days, and Reality Engine is aiming to make it easier to develop for.
A media-focused HoloLens could help Microsoft bring AR to consumers
By Jason Ward last updated
With Apple's consumer-focused AR strategy, Microsoft's HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality may be overshadowed. But media-focused HoloLens for home, targeted at consumers, could turn the tide.
Smartglasses as smartphones – why your social and privacy concerns may not matter
By Jason Ward last updated
The next generation of adults, unconcerned about social and privacy issues, may readily accept smartglasses as smartphone replacements.
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