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Windows Central Podcast 72: Samsung's Mixed Reality headset By Zac Bowden last updated 17 May 19 This week on the Windows Central Podcast: We talk new Insider builds, Xbox One X impressions, Surface Book 2 pre-orders and more!
Will Microsoft's smartglasses strategy be overshadowed by rivals? By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 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.
Hands-on with Halo Recruit, a tasty bite of Windows Mixed Reality goodness you'll love By Russell Holly last updated 20 November 18 We spent some time with the new Halo Recruit Windows Mixed Reality game, and you're (really) going to want to play this. Here's why.
Microsoft's new Mixed Reality Capture rig is totally wild By Russell Holly last updated 20 November 18 Microsoft has improved its Mixed Reality capture tech, and it's crazy good.
Samsung HMD Odyssey: Hands on with a 'premium' Mixed Reality headset By Russell Holly last updated 20 November 18 Samsung has joined the list of Windows Mixed Reality headsets coming on October 17, but this one is being billed as a "premium" Mixed Reality headset. Here's what that means.
Without a phone, Microsoft's AR efforts may be worthless By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 Without a smartphone, Microsoft's augmented reality (AR) efforts may be overshadowed by Apple's ARKit and Google's ARCore phone-based approaches.
View 3D renamed to Mixed Reality Viewer for 'Skip Ahead' Insiders By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated 20 November 18 View 3D is getting a new name and an updated look for “Skip Ahead” Insiders.
Windows Central's best of IFA 2017 By Derek Kessler last updated 20 November 18 Berlin, you did pretty well.
Lenovo's Explorer Mixed Reality headset starts at just $349.99 By Derek Kessler last updated 20 November 18 Plug in and Explorer.
Smartglasses as smartphones – why your social and privacy concerns may not matter By Jason Ward last updated 12 August 20 The next generation of adults, unconcerned about social and privacy issues, may readily accept smartglasses as smartphone replacements.
