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Microsoft Is Discontinuing HoloLens 2, With No Replacement

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Microsoft confirmed to UploadVR that it told its customers and partners now is the last time to buy the device before stock runs out. HoloLens 2 will continue to receive "updates to address critical security issues and software regressions" until 2028. HoloLens 2 production has ended.

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Exploring Metaverse: Can It Ever Become a New Normal?

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As we move further towards engaging with a completely virtual online world, tech giants such as Meta and Microsoft continue to lead the way. from 2021 to 2028 as more tech giants invest in a metaverse-based future. ” Microsoft. The question is, what exactly can we expect from the metaverse. What Is the Metaverse?

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Top XR Vendors Majoring in Gaming for 2022

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billion by 2028, accelerating at a CAGR of 31.4%. By 2028, the market should be worth a projected $31.7 Microsoft already stands as one of the biggest gaming companies in the world, thanks to the development of the Xbox ecosystem. Already the, virtual reality in gaming market is expected to grow to a value of $53.44

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The XR Week Peek (2020.07.20): Oculus ready to manufacture the Quest S, Pico doubles-down on 3DOF, and more!

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The Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications (FIT) together with various partners from industry including Apple, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Son y has confirmed the release and official adoption of H.266/Versatile Not a great evolution from Microsoft. 6G is coming to 2028–2030.

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How Big is the Augmented Reality market?

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billion by 2028, representing a growth rate of 46.8% between 2021 and 2028. According to Grandview Research , in 2021, the value of the AR market was around $25.33 billion, but the space is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 40.9% through to 2030. Fortune Business Insights suggests the market will be worth around $97.76

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The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into

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until 2028. We’re already seeing key metaverse players coming together in the collaboration between Meta and Microsoft. To continue providing users with seamless software experiences and improved productivity and collaboration capabilities, Microsoft and Meta have teamed up to bring Mesh for Teams to Meta Quest headsets.

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What Are the Seven Layers of the Metaverse?

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Over the last two years, metaverse technologies have matured due to investments from firms such as Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Epic Games, and many others. billion in 2020 and would reach $829 billion by 2028. According to research from Emergen Research last year, the Metaverse was valued at $47.69 Closing thoughts.