article thumbnail

Who’s Waging the Wearables Wars? Part II: Microsoft

AR Insider

Like in our ongoing “ follow the money ” exercise, they’re each building wearables strategies that support or future-proof core businesses where tens of billions in annual revenues are at stake. After examining Amazon last week, it’s time to zero in on Microsoft. Microsoft had a similar fate in smartphone era.

Wearables 255
article thumbnail

US Navy Taps Microsoft's HoloLens for Augmented Reality War Games System

Next Reality AR

That's why the US Navy has developed a more realistic augmented reality simulator that runs on the Microsoft HoloLens.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Microsoft Delivering First Batch Of Wide-FoV HoloLens IVAS To US Army

Upload VR

Microsoft is delivering the first batch of HoloLens IVAS to the US Army, Bloomberg reports. In 2018 Microsoft won the $480 million evaluation contract for just over 2500 prototype units, based on HoloLens 2 with some modifications and an extra sensor. simulated weapons & enemies for training exercises.

Microsoft 145
article thumbnail

Microsoft Files ‘Virtual Reality Floor Mat’ Patent, Possibly Aimed at an Xbox VR Headset

Road to VR

A Microsoft patent application for a ‘virtual reality floor mat’ describes a special mat which defines a virtual playspace and can be used for tracking. Microsoft’s virtual reality mat patent application is a curious one. Image courtesy Microsoft. Image courtesy Microsoft. Image courtesy Antilatency.

article thumbnail

Microsoft To Stop Self-Branded PC Peripherals, Set to Focus on Surface Instead

Anand Tech

Microsoft has confirmed that the company will discontinue selling PC accessories under the Microsoft brand, narrowing the firm's focus to premium-priced peripherals sold under the Surface brand. The decision marks a major fork in the road for Microsoft-badged keyboards and mice, an era that started in 1983.

Microsoft 100
article thumbnail

Data Dive: Did the U.S. Army 2X the AR Market?

AR Insider

Army’s renewed contract with Microsoft. First, as background, the deal calls for 120,000 units of Microsoft’s Hololens-based IVAS design. It follows the 2018 contract with Microsoft for $480 million over 2 years. This deal represents a 45x delta over its previous contract with Microsoft. AR is working.

Data 261
article thumbnail

Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office's essential apps for under £40

Mashable VR

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. From mental health and productivity tools to entertainment and exercise apps, monthly subscription fees are getting out of hand. Credit: Microsoft. Microsoft Office Home & Business for Mac 2021.