HoloLens 2 rumored to come with Qualcomm's XR1 VR chip on board

Microsoft is currently in the process of cooking upwards the next iteration of HoloLens, and we've fifty-fifty received some early indications of the hardware information technology will pack. One of the biggest changes we're expecting with HoloLens 2 is a switch from Intel to ARM, and a new rumor points to the platform Microsoft may be looking to leverage for its AI and graphics processing: Qualcomm's XR1.

Citing an anonymous source, Engadget reports that the recently announced XR1 platform, which is focused on "high quality" VR and AR experiences, volition exist what powers HoloLens ii.

Qualcomm commencement introduced the XR1 platform in May, touting information technology every bit beingness built for AR and VR devices, which would fit right in with a future HoloLens. The XR1 besides supports caput tracking, spacial sound, and 4K video at up to 60 frames per second. A defended AI engine is as well on board for handling machine learning workloads on devices.

A focus on AI in AR

Based on what we know and then far, it looks like Microsoft is looking to make a big push with AI and motorcar learning with HoloLens' next iteration. Last year, Microsoft confirmed that the next version of HoloLens will sport a dedicated holographic processing unit (HPU) for AI processing, giving it the power to tackle things like image an voice recognition without relying on the cloud.

At Build 2022, the visitor, Microsoft technical fellow and HoloLens inventor Alex Kipman confirmed that HoloLens 2 volition pack the visitor's Projection Kinect sensor bundle, bringing new capabilities to the headset and replacing the third-generation Kinect depth sensor used in the offset-generation HoloLens.

HoloLens 2 release engagement

There's no publicly available timeline for when HoloLens ii will brand its debut. However, Engadget's sources land that nosotros could see it debut old around CES in January 2022.

New report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens 3 is dead

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New written report reveals Microsoft's future AR strategy; HoloLens iii is dead

Concern Insider has today published a follow-upwardly report with more than details about Microsoft's canceled HoloLens 3 augmented reality headset. The partnership with Samsung is said to include a headset with a set of screens inside, powered by a Samsung phone in your pocket.

Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for K-8 Windows PCs

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Review: Surface Laptop SE is the new standard for 1000-8 Windows PCs

Starting at only $250, Microsoft'south beginning foray into affordable laptops for the education market is a winner. With a gorgeous design, first-class thermals, and a fantastic typing experience, Microsoft would exercise right to sell this directly to consumers likewise. Let'due south just hope Intel can make a better CPU.