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The latest Hololens coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
HoloLens 2015 Reveal: Windows Holographic's Vision and the Toughest Lessons Learned
On January 21, 2015, Microsoft executives took the stage at a Windows 10 press event in Redmond and pulled a wearable computer out of a cardboard box. The HoloLens was an untethered see-through...
Archived but Not Forgotten: The Story of Microsoft’s Facebook SDK for Windows 10 and HoloLens
The GitHub repository for Microsoft’s official Windows SDK for Facebook now sits in archived, read-only state—a silent monument to an ambitious 2015 push to make Universal Windows apps more...
Microsoft Designer Envisions HoloLens Successor as AI-Powered Earbuds That See and Speak
A Microsoft principal designer has sketched out a radical departure from bulky mixed-reality headsets: a pair of AI-driven earbuds that use stereo cameras to understand your surroundings and speak...
Microsoft's Business Ecosystem: Cloud, AI, and Windows Integration Analyzed
Microsoft's transformation from a legacy software vendor to a cloud-first, AI-powered ecosystem represents one of the most significant business pivots in technology history. With its three core...
Tech Roundup: Bill Gates' Humor, Avowed Buzz, and Microsoft Edge Confusion
The tech landscape never sleeps, and this week delivered a particularly potent cocktail of levity, anticipation, and bafflement swirling around the Windows ecosystem. Bill Gates, the co-founder who...
Analyzing Microsoft's Strategic Shifts: HoloLens Discontinuation, AI Integration Challenges, and Arm's Chip Development
Microsoft's HoloLens: A Vision Concluded In a recent episode of the Windows Central Podcast, hosts Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden discussed the official end of Microsoft's HoloLens and the Integrated...
Microsoft's 2024: Copilot AI Wins, Recall Backlash, and Surface ARM Surprises
Microsoft's 2024 has been a rollercoaster of innovation, controversy, and unexpected pivots that left both fans and critics scratching their heads. From AI breakthroughs to hardware missteps, the...
Windows Mixed Reality now live on Meta Quest headsets after Ignite 2024 launch
Microsoft has taken a giant leap into the future of virtual collaboration by announcing Windows Mixed Reality support for Meta Quest devices at Ignite 2024. This groundbreaking integration promises...
Windows 11 Version 24H2 Launch: A New Era of AI Innovations, Enhanced Features, and Market Impact
Windows 11 Version 24H2 Launch: A New Era of AI Innovations, Enhanced Features, and Market Impact Microsoft has officially launched Windows 11 version 24H2, marking a significant milestone in its...
Microsoft to End HoloLens 2 by 2028 as Windows 11 Expands to Meta Quest 3
Microsoft has announced that HoloLens 2 will reach its end-of-support date in 2028, marking a significant shift in its mixed reality strategy. This comes alongside the surprising revelation that...
Windows 11 24H2 Update Officially Kills Windows Mixed Reality, Halts HoloLens 2 Features
Microsoft has announced a significant shift in its mixed reality strategy with the upcoming Windows 11 24H2 update, marking the end of an era for its Windows Mixed Reality platform and HoloLens 2...