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Microsoft Ends HoloLens 2 Production, Plans No Successor

The tech giant shifts focus away from developing mixed reality hardware to partnerships and software support.

  • Microsoft has officially discontinued the HoloLens 2, with no plans to release a HoloLens 3 or any successor device.
  • The HoloLens 2, launched in 2019 and priced at $3,500, will continue receiving security updates until the end of 2027.
  • Microsoft's decision comes amid a broader industry focus on mixed reality, with competitors like Apple and Meta advancing their own AR technologies.
  • The company remains committed to its military contract with the U.S. Army, developing the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS).
  • Microsoft will focus on mixed reality opportunities through partnerships and software solutions, notably with Meta's Quest headsets.
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