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Could HoloLens 2.0 use Snapdragon 845 instead of Microsoft's custom chip?
By Jason Ward last updated
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845 processor impresses with immersive AR capabilities. Will it replace Microsoft's custom Holographic Processing Unit (HPU) in HoloLens 2.0?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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