Neowin News Feed for: Hololens

Anduril takes over U.S. Army's IVAS headset production from Microsoft

Omer Dursun — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:34:01 +0000

The U.S. Army's IVAS program enters a new phase with Anduril leading production of the headset. Microsoft continues to provide cloud and AI support. Read more...

US Army demands price cut for Microsoft's $80,000 IVAS headset

Pradeep Viswanathan — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:00:01 +0000

The US Army is pleased with the latest version but wants Microsoft to reduce the high cost. Microsoft is working to meet this request to secure a large order. Read more...

Microsoft discontinues HoloLens 2

Taras Buria — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:46:01 +0000

While everyone is celebrating the launch of Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft has some bad news for HoloLens fans: the product is now discontinued. Read more...

Anduril and Microsoft team up to enhance IVAS: a new era in battlefield awareness

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:10:01 +0000

Anduril Industries is partnering with Microsoft to enhance the capabilities of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) for the US Army. Read more...

Microsoft will continue working on its HoloLens mixed reality headset for the US Army

John Callaham — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:26:01 +0000

Microsoft has sent Neowin a statement, saying it will continue to work on the HoloLens-based US Army mixed reality headset even after the end of Windows Mixed Reality platform development. Read more...

A member of the Chinese military was seen using Microsoft's HoloLens 2 on state-run TV

John Callaham — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 22:48:01 +0000

The state-run TV in China recently showed a video segment where a member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force was seen wearing and using Microsoft's HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset. Read more...

Windows Holographic version 23H2 has launched with a new camera viewfinder and more

John Callaham — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:20:02 +0000

Microsoft has released version 23H2 of its Windows Holographic OS, based on Windows 11. It includes a number of new features, such as a new viewfinder for a headset's camera, and more. Read more...

Microsoft spins off development of its Mixed Reality Toolkit to its own GitHub organization

John Callaham — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:38:01 +0000

Microsoft will still be part of the steering committee for the Mixed Reality Toolkit GitHub group, along with Qualcomm and Magic Leap. The third version of the toolkit will launch in mid-September. Read more...

Microsoft plans to ship slimmer and lighter HoloLens-based AR headsets to the US Army soon

John Callaham — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:34:02 +0000

Microsoft says these improved IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) headsets that use its HoloLens tech should be more comfortable for US Army soldiers to wear in the field. Read more...

Navigating Microsoft's AI Frontier: Unveiling tech giant's path with caution and critique

Fiza Ali — Sun, 28 May 2023 19:08:01 +0000

From leveraging AI in its productivity suite to exploring the possibilities of techno-humanism, Microsoft continues venturing into the AI era as it embraces its power in its products and services. Read more...

Some Microsoft divisions reportedly hit with more layoffs this week

John Callaham — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:30:02 +0000

The new wave of layoffs at Microsoft this week reportedly hit the Xbox division, along with the Mixed Reality, HoloLens, and Surface teams as part of the previously announced terminations. Read more...

Microsoft: Despite what rumors may suggest, we are committed to HoloLens 2 and MR

Usama Jawad — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 06:32:01 +0000

Microsoft recently emphasized that it is fully committed to the HoloLens 2 and mixed reality (MR) space, despite recent events such as the laying off of the entire MRTK team suggesting otherwise. Read more...

Microsoft Weekly: New File Explorer, the death of Windows 8.1, and a Teams paywall

Usama Jawad — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 18:16:01 +0000

Join us in a jampacked week in a new edition of Microsoft Weekly as we recap all the important stuff from the world of the Redmond tech giant, including the death of Windows 8.1 and a Teams paywall. Read more...

Microsoft 365 is my favorite Microsoft product

Usama Jawad — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:16:02 +0000

I've been a Microsoft 365 subscriber for the past few years and I've begun to realize that it's easily my favorite Microsoft product. Find out why and whether it could be worth your money too! Read more...

Windows Holographic version 22H2 is now available, here is what's new

Usama Jawad — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out version 22H2 of Windows Holographic, the platform that powers Windows mixed reality devices such as HoloLens 2. There are new policies to make the lives of IT admins easier. Read more...

Microsoft has started testing the next HoloLens 2 OS update with mixed reality partners

Usama Jawad — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:46:01 +0000

Microsoft is prepping to ship the next major operating system update to HoloLens 2 devices soon. It has requested IT organizations utilizing its hardware to start testing their apps on Insider builds. Read more...

Microsoft HoloLens head Alex Kipman resigns following allegations of misconduct

Usama Jawad — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:34:02 +0000

Senior Microsoft executive Alex Kipman has exited the company following allegations of misconduct. Kipman led numerous projects at Microsoft including Kinect and, most recently, HoloLens and Mesh. Read more...

Windows Holographic version 22H1 is now live, here is what's new

Usama Jawad — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 04:46:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft has announced the release of Windows Holographic version 22H1, the latest feature update to its mixed reality (MR) platform powering Windows hardware such as HoloLens 2. Read more...

Leaked memo reveals Microsoft isn't too cheery about its HoloLens deal with the U.S. Army

Sayan Sen — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:08:01 +0000

An internal memo belonging to Microsoft about its HoloLens deal with the U.S. Army has leaked and the employees at Microsoft do not sound too optimistic about how things have been going. Read more...

Windows Holographic version 21H2 is now available, here's what's new

Usama Jawad — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has rolled out version 21H2 to its Windows Holographic platform. The update includes a bunch of new features including a new Moving Platform Mode and support for PFX certificates. Read more...

The U.S. Army plans to start equipping soldiers with HoloLens in September

Usama Jawad — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:54:01 +0000

Microsoft is working with the U.S. Army on its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS). 120,000 headsets with HoloLens tech will be produced with on-field installation starting in September. Read more...

Microsoft bags yet another HoloLens contract with U.S. military

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:06:01 +0000

Following the $480 million augmented reality headset contract with the United States Army in 2018, Microsoft today landed another similar contract with the U.S. military worth $21.9 billion. Read more...

Microsoft Mesh is an Azure-powered platform that aims to revolutionize mixed reality

Abhay V — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:28:01 +0000

Microsoft Mesh is a new platform that aims to revolutionalize mixed reality by bringing real-time virtual collaboration across multiple devices. The Mesh app is now available in preview on HoloLens. Read more...

Windows Insiders with a HoloLens 2 can now test out Edge Chromium

Rich Woods — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:08:01 +0000

If you've got a HoloLens 2 that's enrolled on the Windows Insider Program, there's a new Dev channel build that has the new Edge, a shortcut to the Office web app, a new Settings app, and more. Read more...

Microsoft expands the global availability of HoloLens 2 as COVID-19 drives adoption

Abhishek Baxi — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:00:12 +0000

HoloLens 2 is now available for purchase in Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Read more...

Trimble leverages HoloLens 2 to offer mixed reality solutions to front-line workers

Abhishek Baxi — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:44:01 +0000

Trimble's hard hat solution for Microsoft HoloLens and accompanying Trimble Connect software leverages the benefits of mixed reality into areas where increased safety requirements are mandated. Read more...

Firefox Reality public release now on the Microsoft Store

Paul Hill — Thu, 21 May 2020 16:04:01 +0000

Mozilla has published the first public release of Firefox Reality to the Microsoft Store. It comes several months after the browser was added to the Microsoft Store in an experimental fashion. Read more...

Microsoft is adding 5G support to HoloLens 2 via a dongle in the May 2020 Update

Rich Woods — Tue, 19 May 2020 21:22:01 +0000

Microsoft is detailing what's coming in the Windows 10 May 2020 Update for its HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset, including the ability to connect to a cellular network via a dongle. Read more...

Microsoft might be working on a HoloScreens app to bring virtual screens to VR devices

Abhay V — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:00:02 +0000

Screenshots have been spotted of a new HoloScreens app for the desktop and the Microsoft HoloLens. The app lets users add virtual screens, mimicking a multiple monitor setup for the workspace. Read more...

Microsoft hires former Apple executive for heading HoloLens hardware division

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 05:20:02 +0000

Microsoft has hired Rubén Caballero who was previously the VP of engineering for wireless technology at Apple and was responsible for integrating modem & antennas in iPhones, iPads, & other products. Read more...

Microsoft's Mixed Reality Dev Days to take place on May 17-18, with a tour coming later

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 22:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that its Mixed Reality Dev Days event is taking place on May 17-18, and for the first time, there will be a Dev Days Tour coming to Germany and Japan later in the year. Read more...

Microsoft will hold a press event at this year's MWC, likely to talk about HoloLens

João Carrasqueira — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:48:01 +0000

Microsoft is sending out invites to a press event it will be holding ahead of this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The event is likely to be focused on its HoloLens headset. Read more...

Microsoft's HoloLens 2 begins shipping today

Rich Woods — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 13:00:01 +0000

Today, Microsoft announced that its HoloLens 2 standalone holographic PC has started shipping. The device uses a Snapdragon 850 chipset, and adds things like hand tracking and eye tracking. Read more...

Windows 10 is now running on over 900 million devices

Rich Woods — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:38:10 +0000

Today, Microsoft announced yet another milestone for Windows 10 usage, as it's now installed on over 900 million devices. That includes PCs, Xbox, Surface Hub, HoloLens, and even phones. Read more...

Microsoft makes a weird musical about itself

Rich Woods — Fri, 06 Sep 2019 20:24:01 +0000

Microsoft interns and employees have produced an odd new video called Microsoft the Musical. And yes, it's a musical touting the things it got right, and some things that it got wrong. Read more...

Dynamics 365 Guides gets accessibility improvements and more in latest update

Hamza Jawad — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 04:30:02 +0000

Microsoft has updated its mixed reality app, Guides for HoloLens, offering support for additional languages, accessibility improvements, and more. This release bumps the app to version 104.1908.24001. Read more...

The first-generation HoloLens won't get any more feature updates

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 01:04:01 +0000

In one of its support documents, Microsoft has revealed that the original HoloLens headset has reached the end of the line in terms of feature updates, and it won't get the May 2019 Update. Read more...

Dynamics 365 Layout gets improved HoloLens 2 experience and more in July update

Hamza Jawad — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:12:01 +0000

Microsoft has today announced some new features for Dynamics 365 Layout. The July update for the application includes an improved experience for HoloLens 2, among a couple of other changes. Read more...

Airbus to leverage Microsoft mixed reality tech in training and production solutions

Boyd Chan — Tue, 18 Jun 2019 06:18:01 +0000

In a bid to become "a world leader in digital services for the aerospace industry", Airbus has teamed up with Microsoft to deploy a number of mixed reality solutions to its workforce and customers. Read more...

Microsoft has announced opening date for London Microsoft Store

Paul Hill — Thu, 30 May 2019 14:18:01 +0000

Microsoft has said that its London Microsoft Store will be opening its doors to the public on July 11. It covers over 21,000 square feet and has more than three floors showing off Microsoft goods. Read more...