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Microsoft to Expand Azure Kinect’s Computer Vision Tech to Commercial Market

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The technology behind Microsoft’s enterprise-focused computer vision camera, the Azure Kinect developer kit , will soon find its way into commercial products. Image courtesy Microsoft. The post Microsoft to Expand Azure Kinect’s Computer Vision Tech to Commercial Market appeared first on Road to VR.

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Watch These Schoolchildren Discover the HoloLens for the First Time

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For the first time in Norway, students at a primary school have experienced one of the Microsoft HoloLens’ greatest applications — education. “It’s very exciting for me as a teacher to experiment with this new technology,” instructor Stig Halvorsen said. “I could see asteroids. .

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NVIDIA, Siemens Demo Freyr Virtual Plant at Hannover Messe 2023

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A global leader in technology, engineering, and infrastructure development, Siemens showcased an advanced FREYR Battery factory as a digitally-twinned model to audiences. NVIDIA debuted the model at the Hannover Messe trade show this week using its cutting-edge digital twin technologies.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.11.09): PS5 doesn’t improve PSVR, VRChat reaches 24,000 concurrent users, and more!

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Image by Microsoft). Microsoft ramps up distribution of HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Microsoft is working to improve the distribution of its latest devices: HoloLens 2 and Kinect For Azure. Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

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Is XR ‘Taking Off’ for the Commercial Aviation Industry?

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Trainees could use Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Magic Leap headsets, as well as tablets and smartphones for the platform. Additional emerging technologies will identify and access commercial aviation passengers for data privacy and added security at the facility. The 10-week course instructed aviation staff on using its Manifest platform.

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What’s Behind NVIDIA’s Q2 2023 Earnings Losses?

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The new devices leverage NVIDIA’s artificial intelligence neural rendering technologies, leading to markedly quicker processing times. The report echoed market sentiments amid waves of redundancies at Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Amazon, and other tech giants from August to November last year.

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Will The Metaverse Need Policing?

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Backed by technology giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta, this environment has the potential to change many aspects of people’s everyday lives. Every new technological innovation unlocks new opportunities for criminals and challenges for security professionals. The Security and Safety Issues of the Metaverse.

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