2019
Microsoft unveils HoloLens 2 at MWC
February 24, 2019 – Microsoft has announced today in a press event at MWC Barcelona details of its new HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset. Microsoft stated that it has addressed … continue reading
Mixed Reality News
2019
Microsoft employees call on company to end $479 million IVAS contract with US Army
February 23, 2019 – A group of Microsoft employees have called for the company to end a USD $479 million contract with the US Army. The coalition of Microsoft staff, … continue reading
2019
Intel partners with English Premier League football clubs to bring its True View technology to stadiums
February 7, 2019 – Intel has today announced that it has partnered with English Premier League football clubs Arsenal FC, Liverpool FC, and Manchester City, to deliver immersive experiences via … continue reading
2019
Samsung announces Q4 and FY 2018 results, with aim of launching foldable smartphone models in 2019
January 31, 2019 – Samsung has today announced its financial results for Q4 and FY 2018. Overall, the company reported an increase in sales of 1.75% to KRW243.77 trillion, compared to … continue reading
2019
nreal announces ‘nreal light’ mixed reality glasses and USD $15 million in Series A funding
January 7, 2019 – nreal, developer of mixed reality (MR) glasses, has today announced nreal light, its first flagship ready-to-wear mixed reality glasses. nreal light features a consumer-focused design that … continue reading
2018
Acer introduces the Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality headset
August 29, 2018 – Acer has announced the Acer OJO 500 during its next@acer Global Press Conference at IFA 2018 in Berlin today. The OJO 500 is a Windows Mixed … continue reading
2018
Microsoft announces Project Kinect for Azure and demonstrates mixed reality capabilities at annual developer conference
May 7, 2018 — Today at Microsoft Build 2018, Microsoft’s annual developer conference, Microsoft leaders showcased new technologies that enable developers to develop for AI on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 … continue reading
2017
Microsoft HoloLens expands availability in Europe
November 1, 2017 — Microsoft Corp. today announced at Future Decoded in London that Microsoft HoloLens, the company’s self-contained holographic computer running Windows 10, is expanding availability to 29 new … continue reading
2017
Microsoft announces new mixed-reality jobs and education partnerships for British Columbia
November 1, 2017 At the annual Business Council of British Columbia’s Business Summit, Microsoft President Brad Smith on Wednesday announced Microsoft Vancouver will create an additional 50 new jobs in … continue reading
2017
Samsung and Microsoft announce Samsung HMD Odyssey Mixed Reality headset
October 3, 2017 – Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., in partnership with Microsoft, today announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey Mixed Reality (MR) headset. The Samsung HMD Odyssey features dual 3.5-inch AMOLED … continue reading
2017
Microsoft part of upcoming Seattle-Vancouver Financial Innovation Network, with focus on cross-border collaboration for mixed reality programs
September 12, 2017 — Leaders from Washington state and British Columbia today announced a suite of new initiatives focused on improving connectivity, strengthening innovation and generating economic opportunity. Launched in … continue reading
2017
Samsung debuts wearable and VR solutions for businesses at Mobile World Congress Americas
September 11, 2017 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. has today announced several new partner solutions that offer new capabilities for businesses through integration with Samsung’s devices and technologies. Samsung claims … continue reading
2016
Samsung announces partnership with Six Flags for VR rollercoasters in North America
March 3, 2016 – Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (Six Flags) and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., today announced a broad marketing partnership which appoints Samsung as the ‘Official Technology Partner’ of … continue reading