Business Insider has shared some new details about HoloLens 3 and Microsoft and Samsung partnership. The new post reveals the code name Calypso used for the device. Although Microsoft has denied this information, the new post claims that the device has been phased out in 2021. Employees who worked on the project were transferred to other teams or left Microsoft.
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Microsoft’s Alex Kipman denies rumors of HoloLens 3 cancellation
Alex Kipman, the head of the Microsoft HoloLens division, on his Twitter denied the information regarding the cancellation of HoloLens 3. The latter came from Business Insider.
Surface Pro 8 and Book 3 received February firmware updates
If you own a Surface Pro 8 or a third-gen Surface Book 3, there is new firmware available for download from Windows Update. February 2022 updates are now live with minor improvements and security patches.
Microsoft has canceled HoloLens 3
Microsoft has canceled the development of the HoloLens 3 mixed reality headset. Moreover, the HoloLens team is in a state of uncertainty regarding long-term goals and plans.
Android 11 is finally available for the original Surface Duo
The wait is finally over for the owners of the original Surface Duo. More than a year since the launch, the first-gen dual-screen smartphone from Microsoft received the long-promised Android 11 update.
Surface Pro 8 LTE received January 2022 firmware update
A couple of days ago, Microsoft released a new firmware update for its latest generation of the Surface Pro tablet. A fresh set of fixes and improvements is now available for LTE-based Surface Pro 8 models Microsoft released in late 2021. Here are the changes and improvements in January 2022 firmware update for Surface Pro 8 with LTE.
Microsoft completely stopped Xbox One consoles production
Microsoft has confirmed that production of all Xbox One consoles was discontinued at the end of 2020. Currently, retail stores are simply selling off the remaining stock.
Microsoft shows what is inside Surface Laptop SE in a teardown video
Last year, Microsoft announced Surface Laptop SE—an inexpensive and straightforward laptop for the education market. Unlike its more expensive siblings, Surface Laptop SE does not offer exciting design, premium materials, or powerful hardware. It is a cheap computer made to withstand abuse in a classroom.
CES 2022: Most Important Announcements
Many tech giants, including Amazon, AT&T, AMD, Dell, Google, IBM, Intel, Lenovo, Qualcomm, Samsung and Sony, and many others, are participating the CES 2022 event. The event takes place between January 5 - 8. It is also available as a digital stream.
Intel graphics driver 30.0.101.1191 fixes issues with Desktop Window Manager
Intel has a new GPU driver in store for users with computers based on 6th gen and newer CPUs. Version 30.0.101.1191 fixes various issues, including bugs with Desktop Window Manager.
