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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.

Windows Central Podcast 72: Samsung's Mixed Reality headset
By Zac Bowden last updated
This week on the Windows Central Podcast: We talk new Insider builds, Xbox One X impressions, Surface Book 2 pre-orders and more!

Microsoft releases first Windows 10 Redstone 4 preview for HoloLens
By Zac Bowden last updated
Windows 10 build 17123 for HoloLens is now available for download, but installing it is a little complicated.

Apple may be building augmented reality glasses; Should Microsoft worry?
By Jason Ward last updated
Will Apple's rumored consumer-focused wearable benefit from Apple's unique way of harnessing marketing and media to grab mindshare from Microsoft's HoloLens?

Samsung HMD Odyssey: Hands on with a 'premium' Mixed Reality headset
By Russell Holly last updated
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.

Microsoft's new Mixed Reality Capture rig is totally wild
By Russell Holly last updated
Microsoft has improved its Mixed Reality capture tech, and it's crazy good.
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