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Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada

Road to VR

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. The post Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada appeared first on Road to VR. New Jersey.

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Microsoft HoloLens and Digital Twins Redefines Bridge Inspections

CraneMorley

The state of Minnesota has 20,000 bridges alone. Minnesota Department of Transportation needed to do something to redefine bridge inspections. Along came Microsoft Azure Remote Rendering, Microsoft HoloLens, digital twins, and drones to transform the way they inspect bridges.

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4 Qualitative Benefits of Microsoft HoloLens

CraneMorley

The first thing we think about when implementing new technology like Mixed Reality and Microsoft HoloLens within organizations is financial quantifiable benefits. Here are some key qualitative benefits of Microsoft HoloLens: Enhanced employee experience. Back to Blog Page.

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This Game Reimagines Pokémon as a Playable Font Where Creatures Capitalize Instead of Evolve

GizModo VR

Oh, and let’s set it in Minnesota too. Fontemon is the answer to a question absolutely no one asked: What if Pokémon was a playable font? Because why the hell not. Read more.

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Mixed Reality, Internet of Things, and Digital Twins

CraneMorley

Microsoft has an example simulation where they use real time data thanks to IoT to show what happens live on a wind farm. Another creative example of the use of Mixed Reality, Internet of Things, and Digital Twins is how Microsoft and Minnesota Department of Transportation redefines bridge inspection.

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How to blur your house on Google Street View (and why you should)

Mashable VR

In 2008, the Minnesota suburb of North Oaks decided it didn't want pictures of it up on Google's service, and threatened to cite Google for trespassing. And, when you're done with that, do the same thing on Bing Maps (the process is surprisingly similar) — it's not like Microsoft should get any special treatment, after all.

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