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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. Over these past three and a half years, Microsoft has been listening to their customers, claims HoloLens inventor and Microsoft Technical Fellow Alex Kipman as he took his turn on stage. Microsoft HoloLens 2 / Image Credit: Microsoft.

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Is the Hololens 3 Coming Next Year?

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Last week, in an official Microsoft Hololens 2 blog post , Microsoft’s Vice President of Mixed Reality (MR), Scott Evans , alluded to a new headset iteration in the near future – when the technology is ready. Microsoft aims to design a Hololens 2 successor device that enables end-users a higher return on investment.

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Apple Drops Pegatron, Picks Luxshare for MR Headset

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Pegatron has recently moved its operations abroad to India and North America, among others, to diversify its production facilities globally. However, the firm withdrew from Apple’s AR headset development to focus on automotive tools and servers. It will also develop Apple Watches, iPhones, and AirPods.

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Vancouver’s VR/AR Global Summit Puts Content First

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One of the largest industry events in North America, the Vancouver-based conference will spotlight how tech giants and startups are creating new ways to visualize and interact with virtual worlds. and LNG Studios , each showcasing programs that put hardware like HTC Vive or Microsoft HoloLens through their paces.

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The Market Growth of Mixed Reality

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billion, predominantly in North America. Moreover, Microsoft is powering many MR hardware and software solutions with its immersive software development kit. Companies like PICO, Microsoft, and Meta are entering the market with new, more accessible technology all the time. While MR is the most niche immersive avenue.

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Is Microsoft Surface Laptop a Disappointment?

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During its newly established EDU event, Microsoft announced Windows 10 S (S for Student, not for Superman ), a new Surface laptop and several partner PCs. Years ago, Microsoft dominated schools with affordable Windows PCs, taking a back seat when Apple rebuilt itself with the iMac and then MacBook. Let us find out. Surface Laptop.

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How Big is the Augmented Reality market?

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For instance, in 2021, North America held the largest revenue share (33.9%) for the AR market, with the US representing a significant number of AR buyers. Healthcare: Various AR solution providers are now collaborating with healthcare institutions and offering AR tools to facilitate remote care.