Hololens

The promise of Microsoft's HoloLens isn't enough to keep AR experts with the company. They're transitioning to rival augmented reality companies such as Meta.

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.

"Metaverse" is the name of the game these days, and Reality Engine is aiming to make it easier to develop for.

$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.

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.

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."

On this episode of the Windows Central Podcast: What's next for Surface, Xbox mini-fridge, and HoloLens for the US Army!

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.

Some recent rumblings might suggest Microsoft may finally be looking towards bringing its impressive Windows Mixed Reality efforts to consumers. But is it too late?

Is Microsoft about to start a new phase of HoloLens and Mixed Reality? Some recent hires suggest yes.