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Microsoft is the First Major Tech Company to Host a VR Keynote, and it Went Down Without a Hitch

Road to VR

Last week Microsoft became the first major tech company to host a keynote presentation fully in virtual reality. Despite many moving parts, the company managed to delivery a seamless, immersive presentation that could mark the future of this sort of marketing communication. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Opens with a Video Address.

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OpenXR Standard Ratified, Microsoft, Oculus, & Others to Release First Implementations

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It’s backed by many of the biggest names in the VR and AR industries and has been in development by the consortium for two years now, organized by Khronos Group. The group today announced the ratification of OpenXR 0.9, Image courtesy Khronos Group. Today the group announced the ratification and release of OpenXR 0.9,

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OpenXR 1.0 Released, Microsoft Supports on HoloLens & WMR, Oculus Plans Rift & Quest Support

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It’s a major milestone, according to Khronos Group which has overseen development of the standard by a consortium of many of the biggest names in the AR/VR sector. OpenXR’s ‘working group’, under which representatives from member companies have been actively developing the standard, is facilitated by Khronos Group.

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What is Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces?

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Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces is taking collaboration to a new level. Powered by Microsoft Mesh , the new XR experience is now in preview, allowing users to discover the era of “metaverse work.” What is Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces? Any user can transform a virtual meeting into a fully 3D experience with just one click.

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The HoloLens 2 AR Headset Can Now Be Used While Driving

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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. We had extensive discussions,” said Marc Pollefeys, director of Microsoft’s Mixed Reality and AI Lab in Zurich, Switzerland.

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XR in Retail Case Study in Focus: Microsoft and Wu?rth

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rth began building its new strategy with the assistance of the Microsoft HoloLens headset, and the Microsoft partner network. rth group, has a significant presence across the construction, craft, and automotive sectors. With Microsoft, Wu?rth Here’s what happened when Wu?rth Preparing for a New Age of Digital Disruption.

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Microsoft Mesh for Teams to Roll Out Upgrades at Build 2023

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Microsoft unveiled fresh, immersive features for its Microsoft Mesh-powered Team platform, it announced at its Build 2023 event on Tuesday. Meeting attendees can now walk over to groups, wave to others, and similar activities. Teams users can now connect in immersive spaces with realistic interactivity.

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