The latest Windows Insider build now available on the Fast and Skip Ahead rings contains a nifty new feature for Windows Mixed Reality that will help mix a bit of the real world with your virtual one. Called Mixed Reality Flashlight, the feature lets you quickly peer into the real world so you can see what's going on around you without having to take your headset off.
Mixed Reality Flashlight can be accessed at any time with the Start menu, a button shortcut, or a voice command. Once activated, you'll see a portal into the real world that uses the camera feed on your headset to let you peek into the real world around you. The portal is tied to your controller, allowing you to shift it around with a wave of your hand.
This could come in handy for a number of different scenarios, whether you want to say hi to someone who just walked in the room, or if you're simply looking to grab a nearby drink or look at your phone.
If you own a Windows Mixed Reality headset and want to give the flashlight feature a shot, you can check it out now with Insider builds 17723 and 18204 on the Fast and Skip Ahead rings, respectively.
Excited for Age of Empires 4? Here's everything you need to know.
Age of Empires 4 is finally here, and real-time strategy fans are diving in. Here's what you need to know about the games as it enters the RTS scene.
New VAIO SX12 and SX14: Speedy PCIe 4 storage, big battery life, and more
Two new VAIO SX laptops are here. They pack remarkably speedy SSDs, big battery life, and high price tags.
Monoprice sneak-launches Dark Matter 32 gaming monitor
Monoprice soft-launched its Dark Matter 32 gaming monitor today. It features a 165Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, and supports Adaptive Sync.
Grab one of these pre-built PCs if you want to run Oculus Link with Quest 2
The Oculus Quest 2 is a standalone VR headset, but thanks to Oculus Link you can attach it to a PC for a more Rift-like experience. These pre-built PCs can handle the work.