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Smartglasses as smartphones – why your social and privacy concerns may not matter
By Jason Ward last updated
The next generation of adults, unconcerned about social and privacy issues, may readily accept smartglasses as smartphone replacements.

Even without consumer-focused HoloLens, Microsoft must market AR sooner than later
By Jason Ward last updated
Even without a consumer-ready HoloLens, Microsoft has an "augmented reality" story to tell. But it must market that story, as well.

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?

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?

A closer look at the new 3D Viewer app for Windows 10
By Zac Bowden last updated
Microsoft is redoing its Mixed Reality Viewer app with a more professional look and feel, along with a rebrand to 3D Viewer. Let's take a closer look.

Microsoft launches the Mixed Reality Partner Program
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft is rebranding its HoloLens Agency Readiness Partner Program as the Mixed Reality Partner Program, expanding it to now include systems integrators and digital agencies.
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