HoloLens Gaming: Minecraft Windows 10 Edition Beta
Minecraft on the HoloLens was one of the very first demos Microsoft gave in 2015 to show off how cool holographic gaming could be. Unfortunately,…
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Microsoft HoloLens 2 Hardware Specs vs HoloLens 1
A while back I wrote up a summary of the hardware specifications for the first generation HoloLens. Here’s a short write up of the hardware…
HoloLens Remote Desktop Preview UWP App
Remote Desktop has been a feature in Windows for a really long time. It allows for you to remote into and use a Windows computer…
Connect Bluetooth Keyboard to Microsoft HoloLens for Easier Text Entry
The Microsoft HoloLens and Windows 10 support a holographic “on-screen” keyboard for text entry. There is also a voice to text option for text entry…
Using Azure Portal with HoloLens
The Microsoft HoloLens is a really exciting new technology allowing holograms to be pinned to any physical space within your home or office. Due to…
HoloLens Environment Mapping Video Capture
Here’s a short video I recorded using the Microsoft HoloLens showing the animation of the HoloLens mapping the environment. This is exactly what the user…
Playing RoboRaid on Microsoft HoloLens – Part 1
The RoboRaid game for Microsoft HoloLens is available for download from the Windows Store. This game can only be played on a Microsoft HoloLens. Fortunately,…
Fragments Case Study on Microsoft HoloLens
Fragments is an interactive crime drama for Microsoft Hololens, where you follow the clues to solve a mystery that take place in your real-world space.…
Detailed HoloLens Hardware Specs
The innovations of Microsoft Holographics brought to life by the Microsoft HoloLens are quite remarkable. While the HoloLens Development Edition is still v1 hardware, it’s…
HoloLens UI: Intro to Pinning Holograms to Physical Objects
Here’s a short video I recorded showing a little about the User Experience / User Interface for interacting with holograms using the Microsoft HoloLens Development…
Windows Mixed Reality Kits Available for Pre-Order Now!
If you’ve been following the news around Microsoft and Mixed Reality, then you’ve likely seen news about a set of upcoming Mixed Reality headsets from…
How to Watch Netflix on Microsoft HoloLens
One of the many questions I’ve had about the Microsoft HoloLens has been about the ability to watch media content. Just like many other people,…
Social Sharing with HoloLens Photos App and OneDrive Sync / Backup
Here’s a short preview video I recorded using the Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition to show off the built-in Windows 10 Photos App. This app provides…
Even HoloLens has a Start Menu
Every Operating System (OS) needs to have an application launcher of some kind. Microsoft Windows has had the Start Menu ever since Windows 95. It’s…
Windows 10 and the Holographic World
For some time it’s been unclear whether Microsoft will “pull an Apple” with the HoloLens and be the only manufacturer or if they’ll continue with…
IoT Combined with Augmented Reality Creates Advanced User Experiences
As the Internet of Things (IoT) is getting built out and becoming much more popular there are many aspects of the technology that need to…
Happy Birthday HoloLens!! 1 Year Old!
Today is the birthday of Microsoft HoloLens in terms of being available and in peoples hands. At the Microsoft Build 2016 conference it was announced…
HoloLens in Danger: Intel Cancels Atom CPU
The Microsoft HoloLens brings a truly innovative, augmented reality, wearable device. The currently released HoloLens hardware is the Developer Edition running on an Intel Atom…
Using Headphones with Microsoft HoloLens
The Microsoft HoloLens Developer Edition has built-in speakers to provide a 3D sound experience. These speakers are designed to project the sound to your ears…
Beat the Laptop Airplane Ban with Microsoft HoloLens!
In recent months the United States has banned Laptops and other large electronics from carry-on bags aboard Airplanes from Dubai and surrounding areas bound for…