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Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada

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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. Chicago, Shops at North Bridge. Chandler, Chandler Fashion Center. Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fashion Square.

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Researchers Use VR/AR Tech To Control The Human Body

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A recently published paper from the University of Chicago shows how researchers are able to use electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) to manipulate a person’s head and assist them during VR and AR (augmented reality) experiences. Electronic Head Actuation will have you turning the other cheek, whether you like it or not.

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‘Halo’ VR Multiplayer Shooter Coming to Location-based Halo Event

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August 2-4 – Chicago, Illinois. If you’re looking to get your head into the first officially licensed multiplayer Halo VR shooter, Halo: Outpost Discovery will be touring the following cities: July 5-7 – Orlando, Florida. July 19-21 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. August 16-18 – Houston, Texas.

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Taqtile Manifest Adds Microsoft Azure Support

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This Monday, Taqtile, creators of the augmented reality (AR) remote guidance tool Manifest, announced the integration of Microsoft’s Azure Remote Rendering tools for its service. The CEO also said that the Microsoft and Taqtile technology alliance helped its defence clients meet greater operational readiness levels.

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Moto Z Might Be The First Phone To Support Both Daydream And Tango

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According to Engadget , Motorola Mobility president Aymar de Lencquesaing confirmed as much at an event in Chicago, stating that AR on smartphones is “likely to stick” and that the company would “follow, or lead, the market in this area.”

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A first look at the Tundra Labs HDK

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Tundra is based in the Titletowntech building in Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA, a state-of-the-art facility built by Green Bay Packers and Microsoft to act as a start-up incubator for small tech companies. Tundra Labs HQ (Image by Tundra Labs provided by Rob Cole).

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Taqtile Launches Manifest Maker Remote Guidance App

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In August, Taqile partnered with Microsoft to integrate its service’s Azure Remote Rendering tools into the Manifest toolkit. In April, Taqtile established a Chicago training site which provides hands-on AR simulation training for frontline workers, customers, and enterprise partners.

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