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Windows Holographic devices coming 'in months' not years You'll be able to get your real hands on the virtual magic of Windows Holographic soon -- just don't look to Microsoft to bring the first devices to market.
Claire Reilly
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Claire Reilly was a video host, journalist and producer covering all things space, futurism, science and culture. Whether she's covering breaking news, explaining complex science topics or exploring the weirder sides of tech culture, Claire gets to the heart of why technology matters to everyone. She's been a regular commentator on broadcast news, and in her spare time, she's a cabaret enthusiast, Simpsons aficionado and closet country music lover. She originally hails from Sydney but now calls San Francisco home.
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- Webby Award Winner (Best Video Host, 2021), Webby Nominee (Podcasts, 2021), Gold Telly (Documentary Series, 2021), Silver Telly (Video Writing, 2021), W3 Award (Best Host, 2020), Australian IT Journalism Awards (Best Journalist, Best News Journalist 2017)
When Microsoft's Mr. Virtual Reality , Alex Kipman, took to the stage at Computex in Taiwan today, there were plenty in the room who might have expected him to reveal a launch date for Microsoft HoloLens.
Those people were ultimately disappointed.
Instead, Microsoft revealed that it would be opening up the "mixed reality" platform that drives HoloLens, known as Windows Holographic , to partners including HTC.
That may leave some to wonder whether they'll ever get their hands on augmented reality devices that tap into the HoloLens hype.
According to Microsoft, "they're months away...not years."
"Don't expect them next week," said Terry Myerson, executive VP of Microsoft's Windows and Devices Group. "Really it's up to the partners to some extent. We need to complete the platform for them, because we're learning a lot from these very early engagements."