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Big XR News from Microsoft, Meta, AWS, Apple

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The End of the Windows Mixed Reality In its latest Windows 11 24H2 update , Microsoft is removing some support frameworks for its MR hardware and software portfolio. The update sees Windows Mixed Reality added to the “Deprecated Features” list, which congregates features that Microsoft is no longer working on.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.02.14): SteamVR headsets go beyond 3M, body-tracking leaked for Quest SDK, and more!

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New info on Microsoft abandoning the Hololens 3. Last week we all heard the news about Microsoft abandoning the HoloLens 3, and the denial of it by Alex Kipman and Microsoft itself. CPR Simulator. More info (Leaks on RealityOS?—?Upload Upload VR) More info (Leaks on RealityOS?—?9to5Mac). News from partners (and friends).

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Enterprise vs Consumer Metaverse: Which Will Flourish First? 

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

As companies like Microsoft, Meta, Google, and many others continue to share their “visions” of the metaverse, we’re beginning to get a clearer picture of what this digital environment might look like. According to Gartner, by 2026, 25% of people will spend at least an hour a day exploring the metaverse.

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10 Augmented Reality Trends of 2022: A Vision of Immersion

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For example, Microsoft Hololens 2 can provide information to the surgeon while allowing them to use both of their hands during the procedure. million by 2026. The Synthetic Training Environment (STE) used by the US Army uses AR and VR to help immerse soldiers and simulate various scenarios.