Windows Mixed Reality demo is somewhat unrealistic
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Platform launches middle of next month


A few days ago, Microsoft released a new Windows Insider preview build to the public that contains the first available demonstration of the Windows Mixed Reality platform that will  launch later this month, along with new lightweight head-mounted displays providing six degrees of freedom to remove physical boundaries.

Why did Microsoft rename Win Holographic to "Windows Mixed Reality"?
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First developer kits arriving later this month


Last week Microsoft decided to make a brand name change to the Windows Holographic platform that will ship with an upcoming version of Windows and enable a variety of apps and programs to run on new head-mounted display units arriving this spring.

Oculus knocks $100 off its price
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Gotta move this gear

Troubled virtual reality outfit Oculus has slashed $100 for the price of its gear.

ZeniMax files injunction to stop Oculus
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Stop using our stolen tech


The parent company of Fallout and Skyrim developer Bethesda, ZeniMax has filed for an injunction against Oculus over the recent stolen technology case.

Microsoft kills second gen HoloLens
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Working on Version three instead 

Microsoft appears to be getting cold feet over its HoloLens and is not going to release a second version of the gear.