Microsoft has reportedly killed its plans for the HoloLens 3
, the tech giant has scrapped its plans for what would've been the HoloLens 3 in recent months. At least one of the publication's sources believes it's the end for the headset. In addition, the sources said Microsoft inked a deal to team up with Samsung to develop a brand new mixed reality device, which has caused an internal divide within the mixed reality division.
Microsoft spokesperson Frank Shaw denied that the HoloLens is dead, however, calling it a"critical part of [the company's] plans for emerging categories like mixed reality and the metaverse." Shaw added:"We remain committed to HoloLens and future HoloLens development." The company declined to talk toThe employees within the mixed reality unit that the publication talked to said different factions within the team are arguing about which area to focus on.
There are also people arguing whether Microsoft should continue focusing on creating products for enterprise customers or whether the tech giant should also create products for consumers. Some also argue that Microsoft's mixed reality team should fulfill military contracts. Rubén Caballero, the former Apple executive Microsoftto head up device engineering for the HoloLens and other projects back in 2020, reportedly wants to focus on consumers and the metaverse.
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