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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.

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.

Can Microsoft keep up with Apple in the race for AR/VR supremacy?
By Jason Ward last updated
Microsoft is an industry leader in augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) thanks to HoloLens, Windows Mixed Reality and the company's partnerships for VR headsets. With a single update in iOS 11, however, Apple may be poised to become a legitimate challenger.

Microsoft's HoloLens evolves in shadows as Apple's ARKit makes leaps in limelight
By Jason Ward last updated
This year Apple made strides with ARKit while Microft's HoloLens is also prepping for new advances. So how do the two AR strategies measure up in 2018?

If Microsoft is the 'platform for everything,' does it really need a phone?
By Jason Ward last updated
Before smartphones, Windows was the platform for virtually all personal computing.

HP Reverb headset review: Windows Mixed Reality meets higher resolution
By Daniel Rubino last updated
An all-new redesign with a focus on achieving the highest pixel density gives the HP Reverb an edge.

How to fix SteamVR compositor errors in Windows Mixed Reality
By Cale Hunt last updated
Having your display and Windows Mixed Reality headset plugged into different display adapters could be causing some issues.

How to ensure the best VR performance from your PC
By Cale Hunt last updated
Low frames per second (FPS) in PC gaming is your worst enemy — in VR it can also be literally sickening. What better reason to give your old hardware some care and keep it performing up-to-snuff for another few months?
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