Latest about Augmented Reality
Microsoft's 'Surface phone' should include AR glasses, a pen and exclusive apps
By Jason Ward last updated
Before 2007 Microsoft's Windows Mobile OS had a dominant position in mobile. Before June 2017 Microsoft had an undisputed lead in augmented reality (AR) as well. In both instances, Apple flipped the script.
Microsoft HoloLens and Insider chiefs suggest smartglasses will replace smartphones
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's Dona Sarkar and Alex Kipman believe AR smartglasses will replace smartphones. And they may very well be right. Here's why.
Will Microsoft's smartglasses strategy be overshadowed by rivals?
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft recently communicated a vision to enable wearables that transition between AR and VR. Samsung and ODG may grab consumer mindshare with similar visions, however.
Microsoft leadership: Here's who is accountable for what in Redmond
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's leaders bear the burden of guiding Microsoft through exciting and competitive times. Here's a quick look at the company's leadership.
A "HoloLens" for everyone; Microsoft is democratizing HoloLens tech
By Jason Ward last updated
When Microsoft introduced the untethered holographic computer that is the HoloLens nearly two years ago, everybody wanted one.
A media-focused HoloLens could help Microsoft bring AR to consumers
By Jason Ward last updated
With Apple's consumer-focused AR strategy, Microsoft's HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality may be overshadowed. But media-focused HoloLens for home, targeted at consumers, could turn the tide.
Smartglasses as smartphones – why your social and privacy concerns may not matter
By Jason Ward last updated
The next generation of adults, unconcerned about social and privacy issues, may readily accept smartglasses as smartphone replacements.
How the U.S. military plans to use HoloLens 2 to gain an edge in warfare
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft's Augmented Reality headset, HoloLens, is headed to the battlefield to make U.S. troops more efficient. And not everyone is happy.
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