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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.

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.

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.

Technology and health: What you should be thankful for this year
By Jason Ward last updated
As we celebrate Thanksgiving there are many advances in technology that benefit humanity that we should be grateful for.

If 3D is for everyone, why isn't Microsoft marketing Paint 3D to anyone?
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft said its bringing 3D to everyone with Paint 3D. Sadly consumers don't know this because Microsoft hasn't told them.

Without a phone, Microsoft's AR efforts may be worthless
By Jason Ward last updated
Without a smartphone, Microsoft's augmented reality (AR) efforts may be overshadowed by Apple's ARKit and Google's ARCore phone-based approaches.

Folding phones are cool, but HoloLens 2 is cooler — here's why
By Jason Ward last updated
Folding phones are getting a lot of attention but Microsoft's HoloLens progress is moving holographic computing closer to the masses.

Microsoft's 2018 Mixed Reality plans show progress toward immersive digital future
By Jason Ward last updated
HoloLens creator Alex Kipman's outlook for 2018 suggests Microsoft's making his dream of a world where the digital and physical co-exist in three-dimensional space a reality.

Why Microsoft should never have stopped making camera-focused phones
By Jason Ward last updated
When Microsoft cut its smartphone business, it cut the advantages those innovations may have added to its AI and mixed reality efforts.

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.
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