Microsoft Sunday MWC event: Livestream start time, how to watch, what to expect

It has been more than a month since Microsoft sent invitations to its press conference at the MWC Barcelona, ​​the telephone – centric show formerly known as the Mobile World Congress. But with the company officially out of the phone business, the smart money on the purpose of the event has been HoloLens 2.

Microsoft will kick off its presentation at noon, Eastern time, at 6 pm Paris time. in Barcelona. CNET will have a crew during the event and you will also watch the live stream. Read on for more details.

How to watch live: Sunday, February 24

Microsoft is broadcasting its press conference live from Barcelona on Microsoft.com.

Watch the Microsoft livestream here

Start time of the event: 9:00 am Eastern Time (See the start time you are in)

Live: We will have updates of the scene. Update this story for updates.

What to expect

The expectation of a possible HoloLens suite began when Microsoft indicated that its technical associate Alex Kipman would be speaking during the event. Kipman, the creator of Kinect and HoloLens as well as the leader of Microsoft's mixed reality efforts, still fanned the flames when he tweeted a cryptic video earlier this month. He will be joined by CEO Satya Nadella and Julia White, VP of Business.

After all, the HoloLens helmet needs to be updated. Microsoft first unveiled the mixed reality headset more than four years ago. And even though there is no mainstream version yet, it has found its place in the industry and in the military (although the $ 480 million contract with the US military at dissent created in the ranks of Redmond). The rumors about HoloLens go back at least to June 2018. And the recent announcement that one The HoloLens app arrives on Android shows that Microsoft remains actively engaged in technology.

Other CMM announcements

Whatever the case may be, HoloLens or not, Microsoft's presentation will be one of the highlights of the MWC's Sunday itinerary, which marks the beginning of at least two days of conferences. in Barcelona. Before Microsoft, Huawei and HMD (Nokia) will kick off, while LG will finish the day. They will be followed Monday by Sony, Ericsson and ZTE.

CNET will have full coverage of the show throughout the week.

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