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Microsoft Announces “Last Time to Buy” for HoloLens 2 and Final HoloLens Gen 1 Update Reports on social media platforms like LinkedIn state that Hololens/Microsoft Mixed Reality Partners are receiving “ last time to buy ” incentives for the Hololens 2 device.

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Microsoft Patents Hot-Swappable Battery for AR Smart Glasses

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Microsoft has recently been awarded a patent to install hot-swappable battery functionality into a future pair of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses, reports revealed. According to MSPowerUser, Microsoft published the patents on 5 October, revealing a potentially strong competitor to current smart glass providers with its modular design.

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Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada

Road to VR

Microsoft Stores across the US and Canada are now hosting free HoloLens demos, so you can finally see what the hubbub is all about. Here’s the full list of the participating Microsoft Stores: UNITED STATES. California. The post Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada appeared first on Road to VR.

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XR Headset Case Study: Microsoft HoloLens and Toyota Motors

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

This is something Toyota Motors discovered when it began experimenting with Microsoft and the innovative potential of the HoloLens. For extra help, they put on a HoloLens 2 headset, opened a window, and called a colleague in California. Microsoft HoloLens and the Industrial Metaverse.

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WebAR Experience Helps Users Select Siduri Wine

ARPost

However, California-based Pinot Noir specialist, Siduri , is taking a different approach with their educational WebAR experience made with Rock Paper Reality and Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios technology and hosted by 8th Wall. A Look at the WebAR Experiences. Why We Care.

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DVE’s Holo-Podium Turns Regular Video Calls Into Holograms

VRScout

One of the most exciting aspects of the technology, however, is its compatibility with existing video conferencing platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft Meetings, Webex, and DVE’s own 4k video service. Those interested can book an appointment at DVE’s demo facility in Newport Beach, California.

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Arcturus Announces Microsoft MRCS Partnership at SIGGRAPH 2023

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Microsoft has picked volumetric video company Arcturus as its primary marketing partner for its Microsoft Mixed Reality Capture Studios (MRCS) solution provider. Arcturus’s Dimension Studio Arcturus will also provide licence and expertise support for studios seeking to partner with Microsoft’s MRCS network.