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The HoloLens 2 AR Headset Can Now Be Used While Driving

VRScout

Microsoft has partnered with German automotive manufacturer Volkswagon to develop an AR (augmented reality) GPS navigation system powered by Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset. Apparently, Volkswagon has been experimenting with AR navigation for some time. It’s not so abstract.”.

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Microsoft to Expand Azure Kinect’s Computer Vision Tech to Commercial Market

Road to VR

The technology behind Microsoft’s enterprise-focused computer vision camera, the Azure Kinect developer kit , will soon find its way into commercial products. Microsoft is collaborating with two companies, Analog Devices and SICK AG , to create commercial devices using Azure Kinect’s 3D Time of Flight (ToF) depth technology.

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HoloLens 2 Sales Expanding to 15 More Countries, ‘Development Edition’ Launches in the US

Road to VR

Microsoft initially began selling HoloLens 2 to enterprise customers back in late 2019, but a broader rollout has taken quite some time. HoloLens 2 is Microsoft’s enterprise-focused AR headset which the company initially launched late last year with limited availability to select partners. ” Image courtesy Microsoft.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.11.09): PS5 doesn’t improve PSVR, VRChat reaches 24,000 concurrent users, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by Microsoft). Microsoft ramps up distribution of HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Microsoft is working to improve the distribution of its latest devices: HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Other relevant news. HoloLens 2 availability has been expanded to 15 new regions : Italy (YESSS!),

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Packaging the Future

Tech Trends VR

At a 1961 press conference in Switzerland, the company presented the first machine for aseptically filled bacteria-free milk, but they haven’t stopped innovating in the decades since, and are now at the forefront of implementing technologies that will enable it to continue to scale its global operations in a much smarter way.

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TeamViewer Partners with Almer to Launch Enterprise-XR Headset

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Today, remote IT support solutions provider TeamViewer announced a partnership with Almer to develop an AR headset for enterprise end users – noting TeamViewer’s dedicated move towards supporting workplace AR solutions, following a history of working with enterprise customers to leverage AR for various use cases.

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The Best University Courses To Learn Metaverse Skills

Bernard Marr

This is simply because the idea and concepts are still emerging. Huge companies like Facebook and Microsoft are throwing vast sums of money at their attempts to build, and therefore define, the metaverse. Reality Lab , which undertakes advanced VR/AR research. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in UX Design. MS, or Ph.D.)

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