Microsoft sets December events to detail VR headsets for Windows 10October 31, 2016 - 18:02 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Microsoft's unveiling of VR headsets for Windows 10 got overshadowed by the company's Surface Studio hardware last week, but new details are set to be announced soon. In an interview with Polygon, HoloLens chief Alex Kipman revealed that Microsoft will detail its VR headsets at an event in December. Microsoft is planning to hold two WinHEC events in December, one on December 8-9, and another on December 14-15, The Verge reports. Microsoft will detail hardware plans for its VR headsets at both events, and they're both designed primarily for hardware makers to better understand the software plans for Windows Holographic. Microsoft has partnered with HP, Lenovo, Dell, Acer, and Asus to produce VR headsets that plug into Windows 10 PCs and provide the Windows Holographic shell and experience. The first devices will start shipping after the Windows 10 Creators Update is made available in March, and devices are expected to debut at $299 and above. Windows Holographic will be an important part of Microsoft's Universal apps push. If the software giant can convince VR headset makers to let Windows Holographic power its headsets, then it can create a platform around VR to sell games and apps all powered by Windows 10. Microsoft's plan is to lower the price of entry into the VR world, and it's sharing its key HoloLens research and development with partners to enable this. The first devices will look and feel like traditional VR headsets, without the HoloLens ability to produce mixed reality projections. All of the initial devices will function like VR headsets that tether to a PC, and will support six degrees of freedom and inside-out tracking. As there will be different types of headset pricing, the resulting VR experience will differ. Microsoft hasn't detailed exactly what to expect from these low-cost devices, but we're expecting to hear more about that and the devices themselves on December 8. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |