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The Ghost Howls
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The past week has been a pretty interesting one for the tech world: between Microsoft Ignite, Unity Unite, and the OpenAI drama, there has been a lot to follow. I’ll try to summarize all of that, especially for what concerns the announcements related to our XR space.
The Ghost Howls
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Or maybe “relaxed” is not the right word to use, considering the little drama on Microsoft’s headsets. Top news of the week (Image by HP) Microsoft officially drops support for its Mixed Reality headsets Microsoft has just released the infamous Windows 11, version 24H2 update. I think this speaks a lot.
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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Microsoft has always been quick to invest in innovative new technologies. Even earlier, in 2016, Microsoft introduced the world to arguably the first enterprise-grade mixed reality headset: the HoloLens. Unfortunately, since then, Microsoft has distanced itself from the XR space. But is Microsofts XR journey really over?
Upload VR
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Microsoft has removed Windows Mixed Reality from Windows 11. With Windows 11 24H2, the latest major version of Microsoft's PC operating system, you can no longer use a Windows MR headset in any way - not even on Steam. Screenshot taken by UploadVR. UploadVR tested Windows 11 24H2 with a Reverb G2 and found the above notice.
XR Today - Mixed Reality tag
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Thomas Dexmier, AVP of Business Development and Enterprise Solutions at HTC VIVE EMEA , also joined AWE 2023 to represent another market-leading company to discuss the uptrend in XR applications across the workplace. Siemens Teamcenter for Microsoft Teams will debut at the start of December 2023 for general availability.
XR Today - VR Headsets tag
MARCH 4, 2024
Shen Ye, Global Head of Product at HTC VIVE , discussed the primary drivers of the XR industry, with the entry of Apple into the market being a significant factor driving changes in the industry. However, HTC VIVE still believes that controllers hold value.
XR Today - Mixed Reality tag
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Meta’s closures mirror Microsoft’s similar action last month, which saw the firm announce the shutting down of its Metaverse platform Altspace VR. Many of the platform’s team members are moving onto the development team behind Microsoft Mesh – an immersive collaboration platform.
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