The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 23, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Microsoft) Microsoft lays off 10,000 employees and shuts down its mixed reality projects This is seriously a bad period for the tech industry in general, and of course also for mixed reality. For sure, not having Microsoft backing it will slow down a lot of its development.

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ARPost

JANUARY 31, 2023

Much of the post waxes nostalgic about the platform, which launched in 2015 and was purchased by Microsoft in 2017. The post also encouraged “the many creators and developers who are part of the AltspaceVR community to host final events and download their content.” “The Why, Microsoft? But, are they?” What About Us?

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 8, 2021

Microsoft announces Mesh, an XR collaboration platform. Alex Kipman promised us a Microsoft Ignite conference with an amazing level of immersion , and he kept his word. But since Microsoft owns one of those studios (and using it costs around $100K/day if I remember well!), You are all fantastic! Here you are my flower for you!

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces is taking collaboration to a new level. Powered by Microsoft Mesh , the new XR experience is now in preview, allowing users to discover the era of “metaverse work.” What is Microsoft Teams Immersive Spaces? Any user can transform a virtual meeting into a fully 3D experience with just one click.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Microsoft HoloLens 2 Receives Final Major Update This week, Microsoft announced the final opportunity to purchase HoloLens 2 before its discontinuation in December. The first is WinGet integration, which enables users to download Microsoft Store apps after the storefront’s retirement.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 23, 2021

Microsoft is warning that a cybercrime group named BazarCall is using call centers to trick users into installing powerful malware, ZDNet reported on Wednesday. Read more.

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Upload VR

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Microsoft is killing its Windows Mixed Reality PC VR platform. Despite the name, all Windows MR headsets were actually VR-only, and are compatible with most SteamVR content via Microsoft's SteamVR driver. HP's Reverb G2 added two extra side cameras, but by the time it launched in 2020 it was already too late for Microsoft's platform.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 28, 2017

Microsoft today announced that 343 Industries, the studio tasked with overseeing the Halo franchise, will be creating Halo- themed experiences for the company’s lineup of VR headsets. Alex Kipman, image courtesy Microsoft.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 18, 2024

Microsoft highlights how companies can benefit from Team’s enterprise-ready and proven end-to-end encryption, data loss prevention, and compliance certifications when leveraging the AR service. Microsoft is planning for device-wide general availability in 2024.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

What is Microsoft Mesh , and what can it do to transform the future of immersive collaboration? For some time now, Microsoft Mesh has promised companies an opportunity to build unique mixed and extended reality experiences for the future of work. So, what is Microsoft Mesh exactly, and what can it do? What is Microsoft Mesh?

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GizModo VR

JUNE 21, 2022

Downloads of the most recent versions of Windows have stopped in Russia, according to a new report from Bleeping Computer. Microsoft hasn’t publicly clarified why this is happening, though we’ve reached out to the company for comment and will update our story if they respond. Read more.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

APRIL 11, 2023

This week, Microsoft Teams will debut AR filters from social media platform Snap giving its massive enterprise user-base access to fun virtual environments to dial in from. Microsoft Teams is leveraging Snap’s Camera Kit to secure platform users with the filters. Users must select this option. .’

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 29, 2017

For every Nintendo there is a Sega and for every Apple there is a Microsoft. Our big question today is this: when it comes to VR, are Oculus and HTC the respective Apple and Microsoft of the industry? HTC/Microsoft . Tagged with: apple , community download , discussion , feature , htc , microsoft , oculus , rift , Vive.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 30, 2023

This Monday, Microsoft introduced Avatar for Teams , an immersive service for joining meetings as a virtual human. While Microsoft has not yet distributed the avatar framework across Teams as a full-blown public feature, users can get a taste of Avatars for Teams with a few simple steps. Users must select this option. .’

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 8, 2018

We need to ask ourselves not only what computers can do, but what they should do,” said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in his opening keynote at Build. Microsoft sees the “intelligent cloud” as the backbone of this revolution. Microsoft want to enable developers to reach customers in a multi-sense, multi-device way Click To Tweet.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Tomorrow, to mark the potentially paradigm-shifting device, the Apple Vision Pro, Microsoft is officially launching immersive Office 365 and Co-Pilot software solutions ready for Apple’s US XR marketplace debut. Using Microsoft PowerPoint, Vision Pro users can create bespoke presentation slides.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

APRIL 25, 2017

Microsoft’s HoloLens, for example, can place virtual screens on physical walls that stay where you leave them as you walk around your living room or turn your head. We mentioned Microsoft already above but Google, Snap, Inc., Tagged with: community download Facebook Twitter Reddit More. with our natural environments.

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Digital Trends

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You can save tons of money by picking up this Microsoft Office Black Friday deal for a lifetime subscription.

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VRScout

MARCH 8, 2022

Those with a compatible XR device, such as the Nreal or Microsoft HoloLens 2, can view the iPhone-captured hologram in 3D real-time. Those on iOS can download the Matsuko app free via the App Store. No prior experience with immersive technology is required in order to operate. For more information visit matsuko.com.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Showing off what Microsoft’s HoloLens mixed reality can do is difficult without actually putting it on someone’s head, but the company’s new camera hack is providing a helping hand. First off, you’ll have to download a specific app that enables other software to run as a shared experience.

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Digital Trends

MAY 17, 2022

Microsoft Teams is now available for download in the Microsoft Store after several years of primarily manual download support.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The End of the Windows Mixed Reality In its latest Windows 11 24H2 update , Microsoft is removing some support frameworks for its MR hardware and software portfolio. The update sees Windows Mixed Reality added to the “Deprecated Features” list, which congregates features that Microsoft is no longer working on.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 14, 2017

Microsoft is partnering with manufacturers like Acer, Lenovo, and HP to create a new line of virtual reality headsets. Microsoft is relying on reduced price, easy cooperation with Windows, and a few hardware tricks to (hopefully) turn these newcomers into the mid-range of the VR market — a space that is currently sitting wide open.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 10, 2024

The news of Glue’s potential closure comes following the decrease in virtual meeting spaces from major XR firms, such as Microsoft, Mozilla, and Meta. A new tool to download data was made available on April 1, 2024, for demo users and subscribers. In March last year, Microsoft shut down its AltSpace platform.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) for AltspaceVR. Microsoft again, because some time ago they bought AltspaceVR , a VR social platform that was on the verge of bankruptcy. The virtual experience can be downloaded on the headset and work independently. Virtual and augmented reality can work even without a network.

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 10, 2020

Downloading and installing a Windows 10 ISO file allows you to install the latest Microsoft operating system.

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Digital Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Microsoft has incorporated new prompts into its Edge browser that attempt to dissuade users from downloading Google Chrome.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 10, 2022

TL;DR: Lifetime access to Microsoft Office's essential apps on Mac or PC is on sale for £38.04, saving you 85% on list price. Right now, you can score a lifetime subscription to a bundle of essential Microsoft Office apps for your Mac or PC for only £38.04. Credit: Microsoft. for a limited time. £38.04

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Mashable VR

MAY 28, 2022

TL;DR: The Premium Microsoft Office Training and Lifetime License of MS Office Professional for Windows Bundle is on sale for £63.62, saving you 95% on list price. Businesses of all shapes and sizes rely on Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and Teams every day. Fortunately, Microsoft Office offers a couple of options.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 12, 2022

To prepare for these situations, you might want to download YouTube videos in advance for offline viewing. Watching YouTube videos is all well and good while you’ve got a stable internet connection, but there might be times when you don’t have a high-speed link to the web—on vacation, on your travels, on your commute. Read more.

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Mashable VR

MAY 27, 2022

TL;DR: As of May 27, The Premium Microsoft Office Training Bundle + Lifetime License of MS Office Professional for Windows 2021 — usually worth $1,949 — is on sale for just $79.99. If you’re sick of paying monthly or annually for Microsoft Office, you can switch to a lifetime license at any time. until May 31.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A tool to download user data will be released on April 1st, the company says. The company emphasizes that its so-called ‘Community Edition’ of Hubs can run on any platform that supports Kubernetes, which includes a majority of cloud services, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 31, 2022

TL;DR: The Premium Microsoft Office Training Bundle + Lifetime License of MS Office Home & Business is usually $1,549, but as of March 31, it's a whopping 94% off, so you can get it for just $79.99. Microsoft Office isn't going away any time soon. A lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac alone costs $349.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 10, 2022

TL;DR: A Microsoft Office Lifetime License for Mac (plus Microsoft Office courses) is on sale for £61.17, saving you 91% on list price. While you probably shouldn’t put “proficient in Microsoft Office Suite” on your CV in 2022, it’s still pretty important that you are, in fact, proficient in the programs.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 15, 2022

TL;DR: As of March 15, a lifetime subscription to eLearnOffice Microsoft Office eLearning is just $29. Microsoft Office has been the major power player in businesses for years now, and it doesn't look like it's going away any time soon. eLearnOffice Microsoft Office eLearning: Lifetime Subscription. $29 Prices subject to change.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 7, 2022

TL;DR: As of March 7, you can get lifetime access to Microsoft Office's essential apps on either Mac or PC for just $49.99, which is 85% off their usual price of $349. Right now, you can score a lifetime subscription to a bundle of essential Microsoft Office apps for your Mac or P C for only $49.99. Credit: Microsoft.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JULY 16, 2017

Microsoft released a new Windows 10 preview for PCs with shell, gaming, Task Manager, mixed reality, and delivery optimization improvements. Microsoft has released many such updates, including three major ones: November Update , Anniversary Update , and Creators Update. For gaming, Microsoft has fixed two issues.

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