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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.
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.
Could HoloLens 2.0 use Snapdragon 845 instead of Microsoft's custom chip?
By Jason Ward last updated
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor impresses with immersive AR capabilities. Will it replace Microsoft's custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU) in HoloLens 2.0?
Technology and health: What you should be thankful for this year
By Jason Ward last updated
As we celebrate Thanksgiving there are many advances in technology that benefit humanity that we should be grateful for.
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.
Will Microsoft's smartglasses strategy be overshadowed by rivals?
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft recently communicated a vision to enable wearables that transition between AR and VR. Samsung and ODG may grab consumer mindshare with similar visions, however.
Microsoft's 2018 Mixed Reality plans show progress toward immersive digital future
By Jason Ward last updated
HoloLens creator Alex Kipman's outlook for 2018 suggests Microsoft's making his dream of a world where the digital and physical co-exist in three-dimensional space a reality.
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