The future of HoloLens may be numbered. A new Business Insider article points out that Microsoft would have canceled the project of the third generation of mixed reality glasses (virtual and augmented), and that the development team would be divided thanks to the new partnership with Samsung, with uncertainties regarding the next ones. steps.
According to Business Insider, sources close to the company reveal that different groups of employees within the mixed reality unit argue over which area to focus on.
Some believe that Microsoft should invest in the hardware itself (which would keep HoloLens alive), while others point out that it would be better to invest in a software platform for other companies to use (focusing on Microsoft Mesh software for the metaverse).
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There are still others who question whether Microsoft’s focus should be on creating products for businesses or for consumers.
In response to the Business Insider article, Microsoft spokesman Frank Shaw denied the HoloLens’ death, stating that the device is “a vital part of plans to elevate categories like mixed reality and the metaverse”, further adding that “[nós da Microsoft] We remain committed to HoloLens and the future of HoloLens development.”
It is worth remembering that Microsoft and Samsung recently closed an agreement to develop new mixed reality glasses. This would have led part of the HoloLens team to develop the companies’ new project and, apparently, it may not be HoloLens 3 as expected.
It is also important to note that the recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion plays “an important role in the development of metaverse platforms.”
