No Google Glass or Oculus Rift copycat, Microsoft's HoloLens has its own ideas

Follow:   01.23.2015  View in a Browser No Google Glass or Oculus Rift copycat, Microsoft's HoloLens has its own ideas 01.22.2015 3:25 PM It's not meant to be worn in public, like Glass. Its roots aren't in virtual reality, like Oculus Rift's. The augmented reality of HoloLens has specific work and play tasks in mind. Microsoft's HoloLens uses unreleased Intel Atom chip 01.22.2015 1:40 PM The holographic headset computer has the Cherry Trail chip, which will also be in tablets and low-end PCs -ADVERTISEMENT-   PCWorld Superguides Check our Guides packed with practical how-tos, in-depth features, tips and tricks, and more! Laptops on PCWorld Our award-winning editors keep you up to date   Microsoft runs out of Surface 2 tablets online: Is Windows RT dead? 01.23.2015 7:12 AM With Surface 2 not getting an upgrade to Windows 10, it could be a sign that the tablet is ready to be discontinued Windows Phone tries to become the smaller side of Windows 10 01.22.2015 9:05 PM Microsoft wants to lure mobile app developers with the promise of writing for the entire Windows family including desktops. Microsoft reneges on Windows 10 upgrades for all current Lumia phones 01.23.2015 7:26 AM Contrary to an earlier statement, Microsoft now says some Lumia Windows Phone 8 devices will be left behind. Don't panic! DirectX12 won't require a new graphics card after all 01.22.2015 2:14 PM Apparently you can disregard a Wednesday report that stated you'll need a new GPU to run Microsoft's hot new gaming API. Windows 10 and the mystery of the missing cloud 01.22.2015 8:55 PM Azure, one of the strongest cards in Microsoft's hand, was absent from the Windows 10 preview event Microsoft's new Spartan browser and IE11 will coexist in Windows 10 01.23.2015 6:57 AM Just months after Microsoft promised an end to duality in Windows, its new OS will include two very different browsers Microsoft's Windows 10 Build 9926 with Cortana is available online now 01.23.2015 10:44 AM Microsoft has published Build 9926, the version of Windows 10 the company showed off at its event this week. Your typing style could help secure your accounts 01.23.2015 7:15 AM An intelligent keyboard can both charge itself and record unique typing patterns, which could be used for biometric authentication Why virtual reality is better than augmented reality for gaming 01.22.2015 12:44 PM Microsoft's HoloLens Minecraft demo got people excited for augmented reality games, but that might be premature. 'Specific games under specific circumstances' is the unmentioned asterisk. How to replace your Android or iOS keyboard 01.23.2015 3:30 AM Tweak your settings, or buy a third-party keyboard app that's better at guessing your words or understanding your typing habits.       You are subscribed to this newsletter as: messi1927@gmail.com More PCWorld Newsletters / Manage Subscriptions / Unsubscribe IDG Consumer & SMB Privacy Policy © 2015 IDGCSMB, 501 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107