by Surur
2 weeks
Microsoft Research has published research about a new haptic controller for virtual reality which would allow fine finger manipulation on virtual objects which are compliant and elastic (such as a rubber ball) while still using a ...
by Pradeep
2 months
The XR Association is a trade association that represents headset and technology manufacturers across the XR industry, including Google, HTC VIVE, Facebook and Oculus, Samsung, and Sony Interactive Entertainment. Its job is to pro...
by Surur
7 months
While Microsoft is focussed very intently on the factory floor and design studio for the Microsoft HoloLens, the device has always been ideal for another experience – that being of a guided museum tour. This application, of ...
by Pradeep
7 months
Last month, Microsoft officially announced the new HoloLens 2 at a press event in Barcelona. The HoloLens 2 comes with an improved Field of View, much better comfort, eye-tracking support and more. You can read the full technical ...
by Surur
7 months
At the end of January we reported that, according to a new Chromium commit, the Chromium-based browsers such as Google Chrome will support Windows Mixed Reality headsets natively. Today we are happy to report that Chrome Canary u...
by Anmol
8 months
Microsoft and Google don’t always go hand in hand but this time around, both the companies may have found a common ground. While Microsoft has decided to adopt Chromium for their Edge browser, Google now has decided to imple...
by Pradeep
8 months
Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott recently gave an interview to Fortune magazine discussing about Microsoft’s future, challenges related to AI, and more. In the interview, Kevin Scott was asked whether Microsoft will continue to inv...
by Surur
8 months
A HoloLens app has won FDA approval for use in peri-operative surgical planning. OpenSight Augmented Reality System was given 510(k) clearance to interactively overlay 2D, 3D and 4D over patients, allowing doctors to improve thei...
by Anmol
9 months
Microsoft is putting a lot of effort into Mixed Reality and is making sure that other companies follow the footsteps. While Mixed Reality is still a small niche catering to a very select group of people, Microsoft has been trying ...
by Anmol
10 months
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced Xbox Adaptive Controller for gamers with disabilities or other problems which restricts them from using controllers to play video games. While Microsoft has been advertising it a lot especia...
by Surur
11 months
A beta of a Microsoft Mixed Reality Creation Tool has been leaked by the ever-inquisitive WalkingCat. Microsoft Maquette is a tool for creating immersive prototypes using a PC VR headset. The tool makes it easier to do spatial p...