Microsoft Exec confirms that HoloLens 2 should be shipped in September "HoloLens :: Next Reality

Microsoft has released virtually all the details of HoloLens 2, except when the most enthusiastic developers and companies can expect to receive the device.

Well, now this cat is out of the bag.

Harry Shum, executive vice president of Microsoft's artificial intelligence and research group, confirmed to Reuters that the HoloLens 2 will be "off the shelf" in September. Shum was one of the guest speakers at the world conference on artificial intelligence in Shanghai when he announced the new Thursday.

When contacted by Next Reality, a Microsoft spokesman declined to confirm the report.

Microsoft is primarily offering HoloLens 2 to businesses, which can be ordered in advance for $ 3,500 or $ 125 per month, and a subscription to Dynamics 365 Remote Assist. Despite its corporate intentions, Microsoft will also make HoloLens 2 available to registered developers at the same price of $ 99 per month, with free trials of Unity Pro and the PiXYZ plug-in, as well. an Azure credit of $ 500.

Based on the device The specifications and practical tests performed by those who have had advanced access, the successor of the original HoloLens improves in almost all areas, from the camera's field of view to a lighter weight distribution, passing by capabilities and user experience.

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