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U.S. Army To Receive 100,000 Microsoft HoloLens Headsets

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Microsoft lands $479M contract to put the MR headsets into the hands of soldiers in active combat zones. Army thanks to a huge $479 million contract between the legendary military branch and Microsoft. Unfortunately, the device never caught on the way Microsoft had hoped for with roughly 50,000 initial sales worldwide.

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AWE Day 3: The Most Wholesome Day in the History of XR Technology

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The day included a discussion on how to create a virtual world society from Tom Furness, a discussion on ethical responsibility in the immersive tech industry from Professor Donna Davis, a panel on women in XR, and more. There were also huge announcements from Unity, HP, Microsoft, and others. Industry Announcements.

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XR Today’s 2022 Microsoft HoloLens 2 Review

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To date, Microsoft HoloLens 2 continues to receive rave reviews for its stunning performance and versatility. Microsoft later announced the HoloLens 2 at the 2019 Mobile World Congress (MWC) with several upgrades. Here is XR Today’s HoloLens 2 review for industrial use cases. Inside Microsoft HoloLens 2. Ergonomics.

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XR Today’s 2023 Microsoft HoloLens 2 Review

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

To date, Microsoft HoloLens 2 continues to receive rave reviews for its stunning performance and versatility. Microsoft later announced the HoloLens 2 at the 2019 Mobile World Congress (MWC) with several upgrades. Here is XR Today’s HoloLens 2 review for industrial use cases.

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A Closer Look at the HP Reverb G2

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The company’s original Reverb headset is well known to industry users, but is less popular among casual users than models by companies like VIVE and Oculus. The more exclusive hour-long webinar hosted by Reuters Events provided more info on the headset as well as commentary by industry leaders that already have access to it.

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AR and MR Headsets and Glasses 2019 and 2020 Overview

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Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 is one of the most advanced MR headsets on the market. Designed specifically for industry, the HoloLens 2 is priced beyond causal devices at $3,500. While there’s an affordable leasing option, Microsoft prioritizes working with companies and serious developers. HoloLens 2. Magic Leap 1.

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Developing the Future of Mixed Reality

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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.