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WIndows 10 on 400 million active devices
Published in News
Tuesday, 27 September 2016 12:09

WIndows 10 on 400 million active devices


Close to target but no cigar

Software king of the world Microsoft has told the world that Windows 10 is now running on 400 million active devices as of today – that is an increase of 100 million from May and 207 million at the end of March.

Microsoft's Hololens headset's Atomic secrets
Published in IoT


HPU is pretty powerful


Software King of the World, Microsoft, has managed to keep what is under the bonnet of its Hololens pretty secret, but not it appears ready to spill the beans.

Microsoft releases Hololens development kit
Published in IoT
Wednesday, 03 August 2016 11:02

Microsoft releases Hololens development kit


If you have a spare $3,000

Software King of the World Microsoft is flogging its HoloLens development kit for $3,000 a pop in a move to expand the community of developers building apps for the beastie.

Microsoft plans to take control of VR without making a headset
Published in IoT


Windows Holographic devices coming 'in months'


While many had expected Microsoft’s mixed reality devices to be years away, Redmond is telling the world that the first gear should be in the shops in a few months.

HoloLens might look cool but it overheats
Published in IoT
Wednesday, 30 March 2016 12:29

HoloLens might look cool but it overheats


Microsoft still has work to do


Microsoft's HoloLens system is pretty cool, but unfortunately it could turn you into a flaming Michael Jackson, according to one developer.

Microsoft leaks Hololens details
Published in IoT
Monday, 18 January 2016 10:12

Microsoft leaks Hololens details


Looks like battery life will be low

Microsoft's augmented reality headset, HoloLens will have about five and a half hours of battery life, according to a company expert.

Microsoft finally delivers X-Ray specs
Published in IoT
Wednesday, 07 October 2015 11:14

Microsoft finally delivers X-Ray specs


Project XRAY is comic-book genius

For decades comics used to promise that for a tiny amount of cash you could amaze your family and friends with x-ray specs.  Now it seems that Microsoft is finally delivering.

HoloLens up to five years way
Published in IoT
Monday, 03 August 2015 12:03

HoloLens up to five years way


Along with rocket packs

Officially Microsoft said that its HoloLens headset would arrive "in the Windows 10 time frame" which as far as we are aware does not have an end date. 

British coppers investigate Microsoft's HoloLens
Published in News


Robocop on its way

Cambridgeshire Constabulary to use Microsoft's HoloLens augmented reality hardware as part of an ambitious push to harness cutting-edge technology.

Microsoft introduce HoloLens glasses
Published in News
Thursday, 22 January 2015 09:56

Microsoft introduce HoloLens glasses


Comes in Windows 10 timeframe

We already have Oculus by Facebook, Nvidia is apparently working on its VR tech, AMD is offering a helping hand to Facebook and Oculus, while Samsung thinks VR glasses are for the Galaxy Note 4 phone powered by tiny GPU.