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Microsoft's metaverse brings ancient Greece to life with augmented reality
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft worked with the government of Greece to digitally recreate Olympia. People can explore the ruins through augmented reality on their smartphones or a HoloLens headset.
Reality Engine launches, welcoming you and your HoloLens to the metaverse
By Robert Carnevale published
"Metaverse" is the name of the game these days, and Reality Engine is aiming to make it easier to develop for.
Microsoft's $22 billion augmented reality headset deal with U.S. Army gets delayed
By Robert Carnevale published
$22 billion deals take time, and Microsoft's deal with the U.S. Army is going to need a bit more of it. September 2022 is the new target date the parties are aiming for.
Microsoft worked with the Army for 2 years to develop a tactical augmented reality headset
By Sean Endicott last updated
Army soldiers and Microsoft engineers collaborated for two years to make an augmented reality headset for soldiers. The device allows soldiers to see through smoke and around corners.
Epic Games employees say Microsoft 'poisons' the AR industry in leaked emails
By Sean Endicott last updated
Leaked emails from Epic Games employees show harsh criticism of Microsoft's HoloLens and Windows Mixed Reality platform. One employee says that Microsoft "poisons the well for the industry."
Windows Central Podcast 219: HoloLens for the US Army, Surface Headphones 2+, and more
By Zac Bowden published
On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast: What's next for Surface, Xbox mini-fridge, and HoloLens for the US Army!
Microsoft scores U.S. Army contract to produce augmented reality headsets
By Robert Carnevale last updated
Microsoft has won a military contract which could earn them up to $21.88 billion. In exchange for the money, Microsoft will produce augmented reality headsets for the U.S. army.
Microsoft's HoloLens and Surface creators may be the company's secret weapons
By Jason Ward last updated
As Microsoft struggles to maintain its personal computing relevance its Surface and HoloLens creators may be its secret weapons.
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