Virtual Reality

We're back with another exciting episode of the Windows Central Podcast, and this week, we've got new builds, rage over promotional banners, more bad news for the future of HoloLens, and loads more!

The metaverse is coming — or, depending on who you talk to, already has. The question is: What definition of metaverse are you using and does it define something that's attainable right now?

From ads in the File Explorer to Microsoft struggling to ship a HoloLens to the US Army, here are the biggest news stories from this week.

Microsoft's much-discussed $22 billion AR headset deal has seen delays, derision, and internal objections. Now, it's seeing internal fears of a premature end.

The metaverse is coming whether we like it or not. The only question is: Whose interpretation is going to lead the pack?

AR and VR being unified under a single operating system is no longer in the cards for Meta, according to a recent report.

Microsoft will shut down social hubs in AltspaceVR and improve moderation to lower harassment and inappropriate behavior. The platform will also require a Microsoft account in the coming weeks.

Multiple reports have come out detailing the struggles Microsoft's HoloLens team is facing. Now, Microsoft is pointing people toward a Forrester report highlighting the value of HoloLens.

Without its own mobile OS, Microsoft will be forced to use Android for mixed reality to have a stake in the next generation of computing.