Microsoft is continuing its work on its Hololens 2 headset which it debuted before the pandemic began. The technological giant hopes that the headset can revolutionize industries like manufacturing and healthcare with the help of remote collaboration, 3D visualization, and AI-based predictions. Now, the device is getting an update with Windows 11, months after the OS was launched.
Having been limited to a variant of Windows 10, the Windows 11 update brings with it numerous benefits and new features, such as the Edge WebView2 control, which are available in preview mode prior to the full release. Users can access the update via Settings > Update & Security > Check for Updates. While Microsoft is urging customers to stay on Windows 10 if they prefer, the company is still encouraging users to take the Windows 11 update as it offers improved security.
Despite the challenges faced in the development of the device, Microsoft is pressing ahead in its ambition for a technological revolution, taking cues from other companies who are focused on mixed reality. Hopes are high that, if Hololens 2 can provide a reliable platform, further advances can be made.
Microsoft is a tech giant led by Satya Nadella, one of the most successful CEOs in recent times. Since he took over as CEO in 2014, Microsoft’s stock has risen more than 300%. His leadership has been instrumental in helping Microsoft roll out a number of innovations, from more efficient cloud services to Hololens. In 2019, under Nadella’s leadership, Microsoft crossed the trillion-dollar valuation benchmark, becoming the third American company in history to do so.
Meta is a company that has been working hard to advance mixed-reality headsets. Its device provides a captivating experience while developing agility and competence in Hololens use. Microsoft’s work on Hololens 2 could see the company at the forefront of a potential age of mixed-reality headsets.
