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Microsoft Makes an FCC Filing, Suggesting HoLolens 2 Launch May be Imminent
Microsoft unveiled its retooled HoloLens, the HoloLens 2, during this year’s Mobile World Congress 2019 which was held in Barcelona. Now it seems the wait may be over and the…
Microsoft Has Joined the XR Association Promoting AR/VR Development
Microsoft has joined the XR Association or XRA, a trade association representing the shared interests and goals of the headset and technology manufacturers in the augmented reality (AR), mixed reality…
Microsoft Showcases New HoloLens Hologram Capable of Language Translations
Microsoft keynote showcases language translation and holoportation, giving event-goers a window into the future. It is now possible to have an almost life-like and hyper-realistic holographic replica of yourself but…
Microsoft Might be Playing a Waiting Game Before Challenging Sony with Next-Gen VR
Sony Playstation VR currently enjoys unparalleled dominance in the consoles market and is regarded by users as the top VR bundle but stiff competition might be in the offing. The…
Microsoft Brings Immersive Mixed Reality to Smartphones
Microsoft is envisioning a plan to merge Mixed Reality (MR) with smartphones to improve the experiences according to a new patent filed by the tech giant. The patent highlights Microsoft’s…
Microsoft Shows Windows Mixed Reality Controllers
Microsoft announced the VR motion controllers for its Windows Mixed Reality headset at the annual Build developer conference, they’re cheaper than we thought. Windows Mixed Reality Headset & Controllers $400…
Microsoft’s Haptic Retargeting Tricks People in VR
The biggest challenge in the effort of making Virtual Reality a more believable experience is providing a sense of touch to the virtual environment. It was the obvious step in…
Microsoft Reveals $299 VR Headset for Windows 10
Microsoft surprised us all during its Windows event with a new line of VR headsets under development that features built-in tracking sensors. The new virtual reality headsets will have prices…
Project Scorpio Is Microsoft’s VR-Ready Xbox
Microsoft is stepping up the console wars thanks to VR. Coming next year, the Xbox family will welcome another addition – not just any addition, but a great one. Called…
Windows Holographic Will Be Made Open To Developers And OEMs
Augmented reality (AR) tech is now taking a step closer to becoming a mainstream piece of technology, thanks to Microsoft's announcement that Windows Holographic will be made open to third-party…