About this tag
The HoloLens tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's augmented reality headset, from its 2015 reveal as a Windows Holographic device to the eventual wind-down of HoloLens 2 production. Discussions highlight the hardware's custom Holographic Processing Unit, its role in Microsoft's mixed reality ambitions, and the shift toward software and services like Windows Mixed Reality for Meta Quest. The tag also explores related topics such as the Copilot Veja concept, the Windows SDK for Facebook enabling UWP apps across devices including HoloLens, and broader Microsoft trends in cloud, AI, and enterprise innovation. Community threads reflect on lessons learned, the end of IVAS, and the evolving mixed reality landscape.
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    Microsoft HoloLens Reveal (2015): Windows Holographic’s Big Bet and Hard Lessons

    Microsoft revealed HoloLens on January 21, 2015, at its Windows 10 press event in Redmond, presenting an untethered see-through augmented-reality headset built around Windows Holographic, onboard sensors, a CPU, GPU, and a custom Holographic Processing Unit. The demo was not merely a hardware...
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    Windows SDK for Facebook: Native UWP social features across devices

    Microsoft’s release of a Windows SDK for Facebook — a native, open-source library that brings full Facebook login, Graph API access, feeds, photo uploads and Like functionality into Universal Windows apps — marks a deliberate push to make Windows a more attractive, social-first platform for...
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    Copilot Veja: AI Earbuds Redefining Mixed Reality

    Microsoft's HoloLens may have been sidelined, but a Microsoft designer's fan-made vision — the Copilot Veja — shows how the next wave of mixed‑reality thinking could trade heavy headsets for discreet, AI‑supercharged earbuds that "see" the world and speak answers back in real time. Background...
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    Microsoft’s Business Ecosystem and Future Trends: Cloud, AI, and Innovation

    Microsoft’s trajectory as a global technology powerhouse is reflected not only in its comprehensive portfolio of software, services, and devices, but also in the very structure of its business. Delving beneath the broad headlines, it becomes clear that this company—founded in 1975 and now...
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    Weekly Tech Roundup: Gates' Humor, Avowed Rave Reviews, and Microsoft Edge Confusion

    In a week that seemed tailor-made for tech enthusiasts, major headlines collided—from a humorous quip by Bill Gates on trading Windows versions to the promising early reviews of the highly anticipated RPG Avowed. Add to that some eyebrow-raising legal maneuvering by Nintendo, confusing cues from...
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    Windows Central Podcast Episode 356: HoloLens Shutdown, AI Challenges, and Arm's Chip Strategy

    In a recent episode (Episode 356) of the Windows Central Podcast, hosts Daniel Rubino and Zac Bowden delivered deep insights into some of the most stirring developments in the Microsoft universe. From the official shutdown of HoloLens and IVAS to discussions about AI misfires and Arm’s bold...
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    Microsoft 2024: Triumphs, Failures, and Head-Scratchers Unpacked

    Oh, 2024. The year that had Microsoft riding a technicolor wave of triumphs, pitfalls, and some truly head-scratching moments. If it wasn’t the turbulent push for AI integration everywhere, it was the growing pains of Windows on Arm or the buzzkill that was Microsoft Recall. Let’s unpack the...
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    Microsoft Unveils Windows Mixed Reality for Meta Quest: Future of Collaboration

    In a moment that feels reminiscent of the blockbuster premieres of the tech world, Microsoft has made waves at Ignite 2024 by unveiling a mixed reality (MR) version of its Windows portfolio designed specifically for Meta Quest headsets. This announcement signifies a bold pivot for Microsoft...
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    Windows 11 Version 24H2 Launch: New Features, AI Innovations, and Market Insights

    In this week’s Microsoft Weekly, there's a buzz in the tech community as Windows 11 version 24H2 officially makes its debut. Let’s dive deep into the new features of this update, Microsoft's other announcements, and how it all stacks against the ever-changing landscape of tech. Windows 11...
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    HoloLens 2 Support Ends in 2028, Windows 11 Joins Meta Quest 3

    In an era where virtual reality (VR) continues to reshape the landscape of technology, Microsoft finds itself in a pivotal moment regarding its mixed-reality headset, the HoloLens 2. According to a recent report, Microsoft has announced that while it will continue to provide updates for critical...
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    Windows 11 24H2 Update: Mixed Reality Deprecated and HoloLens 2 Support Ends

    The much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update has officially landed, promising a slew of enhancements and features. However, if you're a mixed reality headset user, it may be time to hit the brakes before rushing to update. Mixed reality, which blends the digital and physical worlds, is facing...
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    Windows 10 Changes coming to Windows update

    Introducing Unified Update Platform (UUP) By Bill Karagounis / Director of Program Management, Windows Insider Program & OS Fundamentals We’ve updated over 400 million devices running Windows 10 to date and release new builds to Windows Insiders nearly every week. That is pretty incredible...
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    VIDEO Microsoft's HoloLens Live Demonstration

    :shocked::zoned::up:
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    VIDEO Microsoft's 2 Hour Windows 10 Presentation from January 21, 2015

    Not for the faint of heart, this video, including a speech from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, clocks in at over two hours. This is quite interesting and features some looks at HoloLens as well.