Latest about Augmented Reality
How the U.S. military plans to use HoloLens 2 to gain an edge in warfare
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's Augmented Reality headset, HoloLens, is headed to the battlefield to make U.S. troops more efficient. And not everyone is happy.
Even without consumer-focused HoloLens, Microsoft must market AR sooner than later
By Jason Ward last updated
Even without a consumer-ready HoloLens, Microsoft has an "augmented reality" story to tell. But it must market that story, as well.
What is ambient computing and why does it matter to you?
By Jason Ward last updated
Ambient computing is a term that is becoming more popular of late. But what is it and why does it matter to consumers, communities, society and tech companies?
Google Glass and HoloLens clash in the enterprise en route to consumers
By Jason Ward last updated
Google Glass is back and like Microsoft's HoloLens its fighting for the enterprise. Whichever wearable wins the enterprise will likely win consumers.
If 3D is for everyone, why isn't Microsoft marketing Paint 3D to anyone?
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft said its bringing 3D to everyone with Paint 3D. Sadly consumers don't know this because Microsoft hasn't told them.
Without a phone, Microsoft's AR efforts may be worthless
By Jason Ward last updated
Without a smartphone, Microsoft's augmented reality (AR) efforts may be overshadowed by Apple's ARKit and Google's ARCore phone-based approaches.
Microsoft's 'Surface phone' should include AR glasses, a pen and exclusive apps
By Jason Ward last updated
Before 2007 Microsoft's Windows Mobile OS had a dominant position in mobile. Before June 2017 Microsoft had an undisputed lead in augmented reality (AR) as well. In both instances, Apple flipped the script.
Microsoft HoloLens and Insider chiefs suggest smartglasses will replace smartphones
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's Dona Sarkar and Alex Kipman believe AR smartglasses will replace smartphones. And they may very well be right. Here's why.
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