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Our First Look At Microsoft HoloLens 2

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Microsoft debuts their latest mixed reality device at Mobile World Conference 2019. OK, I will be able give a more definite verdict after I actually get a hands-on demo first thing tomorrow, but in the meantime, here are our first impressions from having seen the live demos on the stage here at MWC Barcelona. Spatial Anchors.

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Hands-On With The HoloLens 2

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After four years of waiting, does Microsoft’s new holographic computer live up to the hype? Possible HoloLens 2 use-case / Image Credit: Microsoft. I’m not sure if it was exactly “three times more comfortable” like Kipman claimed but it was definitely comfortable! HoloLens 2 / Image Credit: Microsoft. In a word, yes.

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Hands-on: HoloLens 2 is a More Than Just a Larger Field of View

Road to VR

Yesterday at Mobile World Congress, Microsoft unveiled HoloLens 2, the company’s next iteration of its enterprise-focused standalone AR headset. Microsoft’s Julia Schwarz demoing on-stage, Image courtesy Microsoft. The short answer: yes. For a split second my attention drew to a slight breeze in the room.

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How to Compare Mixed Reality Headsets in 2024

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

However, the success of innovative new headsets, like the Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3 , and the Microsoft HoloLens 2, is driving increased adoption of MR. Suddenly, everyone wants to compare mixed reality headsets and embed them into their workflows. Most MR headsets also include sensors and inside-out tracking capabilities.

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Facebook Surges in U.S. Patent Rankings Due to Mounting AR Strategy

Road to VR

Microsoft Technology Licensing LLC. Of the many granted, here’s a few of the most interesting AR/VR patents we’ve found: Beamsplitter assembly for eye tracking in head-mounted displays. . % Change. Rank Change. International Business Machines Corp. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. Intel Corp. LG Electronics Inc.

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Developing the Future of Mixed Reality

Tech Trends VR

It was really interesting to see Microsoft pivot towards enterprise with the HoloLens and I think it was absolutely the right move for them to make Click To Tweet. For starters, they’re based in Oregon as opposed to Silicon Valley.

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The Mixed Reality Headset Trends to Watch in 2024

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Innovators like Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Varjo have revolutionized the space, showing how flexible, versatile, and powerful mixed reality can be. The Microsoft HoloLens 2 has its industrial edition and a headset designed in collaboration with Trimble for the construction space.

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