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This Environmental Art Exhibit Is Powered By Mixed Reality

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The experiential art show is powered by the HoloLens 2, Microsoft’s latest mixed reality headset. The physical installations can even be updated over time with new mixed reality content and information. Arcadia Earth’s mixed reality experience will be open to the public in New York City later this month.

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Soars To New Heights After Bumpy Launch

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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 provides players with a virtual reality recreation of Earth that offers a sense of unmatched realism. My father looked at me with a grin and said, "hey, why don't you go boot up the computer and show me that new program you've been talking about". I'll never forget Christmas 1982.

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See Times Square Underwater in Microsoft’s AR Art Exhibit

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The Big Apple takes a dip in this location-based augmented experience from Microsoft. Although a foot-long increase doesn’t seem like much, this rise in sea level would not only swamp much of the east coast, including New York City, but flood the entirety of London as well. Image Credit: Microsoft.

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Viacom Next Debuts Mixed Reality Music Video

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The intuitive project was announced at this year’s Microsoft Build Developer Conference which officially kicked-off Wednesday in Seattle. Using Microsoft technology we can now create even more immersive worlds for audiences to explore and enjoy. No word on when you can expect a public release as of yet.

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New York City sues Activision Blizzard over Microsoft deal

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New York City is suing Activision Blizzard over the Microsoft deal, alleging that CEO Bobby Kotick rushed the sale to escape accountability.

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Augmented Reality in the Movies: When Fantasy Becomes Reality

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It’s a red-tinted world explained by text and data popping up with each step he takes, providing context to each new thing he sees. Microsoft imitates the technology used here with its mixed reality headset HoloLens. Located in New York City, she enjoys strolling through Central Park with a cappuccino in hand.

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3 reasons why a Google Store in New York could succeed where Microsoft failed

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Microsoft ultimately shuttered its physical stores, but the Google Store in New York City could succeed where Microsoft failed.