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Microsoft Announces Layoffs but Continues HoloLens 2 Sales

Microsoft has confirmed layoffs in its mixed reality division but will continue selling the HoloLens 2 headset. Despite the cuts, the company remains committed to the Department of Defense's IVAS program and will keep investing in the broader mixed reality hardware ecosystem. The layoffs follow a previous round that affected 10,000 employees and included changes to Microsoft's hardware lineup. The company has not announced a new model for the HoloLens, and its focus has shifted towards commercializing artificial intelligence.

via CNBC|

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Microsoft Abandons Windows Mixed Reality Platform

Microsoft is shutting down its Windows Mixed Reality platform, including the software, app, and Steam VR app, as indicated by an official list of deprecated Windows features. The platform, which aimed to compete with HTC and Oculus in the VR space, will be "removed in a future release of Windows." However, this move does not affect Microsoft's enterprise-focused HoloLens 2, which received upgrades and is being tested by the Army. Microsoft has also halted development on the HoloLens 3 and made cuts in its VR division, but it remains committed to HoloLens and is developing the Mesh app for virtual meetings.

via Engadget|

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