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Zach Epstein
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While Microsoft's HoloLens won't start shipping to developers until early next year — and it'll be a costly $3,000 when it does — the augmented reality headset is easily one of the coolest things we saw introduced in 2015. The device is worn like a virtual reality headset but the panel that sits in front of the user's eyes is clear. It uses sensors to observe the room and objects around the wearer, and then displays graphics that are situated within those physical objects. For example, it might display 3D schematics on a table that remain stationary as the user walks around the table, allowing 3D interactions that are not possible with a conventional PC or mobile device.
We've seen some pretty incredible HoloLens demos in the past, and we can't wait for this great new tech to hit the market. Now, a new pair of demo videos that aren't anywhere near as complex as earlier ones have emerged, but they give us yet another reason to be excited for Microsoft's upcoming augmented reality headset.
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