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Microsoft Patents Hot-Swappable Battery for AR Smart Glasses

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Microsoft has recently been awarded a patent to install hot-swappable battery functionality into a future pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, reports revealed. According to MSPowerUser, Microsoft published the patents on 5 October, revealing a potentially strong competitor to current smart glass providers with its modular design.

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Arcturus Announces Microsoft MRCS Partnership at SIGGRAPH 2023

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Microsoft has picked volumetric video company Arcturus as its primary marketing partner for its Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios (MRCS) solution provider. Arcturus’s Dimension Studio Arcturus will also provide licence and expertise support for studios seeking to partner with Microsoft’s MRCS network.

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WebAR Experience Helps Users Select Siduri Wine

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However, California-based Pinot Noir specialist, Siduri , is taking a different approach with their educational WebAR experience made with Rock Paper Reality and Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios technology and hosted by 8th Wall. A Look at the WebAR Experiences. Why We Care.

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DVE’s Holo-Podium Turns Regular Video Calls Into Holograms

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One of the most exciting aspects of the technology, however, is its compatibility with existing video conferencing platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft Meetings, Webex, and DVE’s own 4k video service. Those interested can book an appointment at DVE’s demo facility in Newport Beach, California.

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Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada

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Microsoft Stores across the US and Canada are now hosting free HoloLens demos, so you can finally see what the hubbub is all about. Here’s the full list of the participating Microsoft Stores: UNITED STATES. California. The post Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada appeared first on Road to VR.

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Samsung Losing Ground In VR/AR Due To ‘Obsession’ With Foldable Tech

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“Big tech companies, rather than smartphone manufacturers, are leading XR devices because they have the necessary content and platforms,” said Kim Gwang-soo, an analyst at eBest Investment and Securities, adding, “Google has an operating system Android, Microsoft has Xbox and Sony has PlayStation.

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Big XR News from Meta, Microsoft, and Caregility

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Moreover, audience interest from enterprise end-users and consumers is strong, with rumours of new devices from Microsoft, Apple, and Meta all prevailing. The FTC argued in the US District Court for the Northern District of California that Meta’s acquisition of Within violated anticompetitive conduct.