Microsoft announces Windows Holographic operating system for VR devices
POSTED 07 Jun 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
The operating platform will be available for all VR technology
Microsoft has announced it’s releasing a virtual reality operating system to be available to all VR and AR systems.
The company’s own under-development Hololens already uses the special version of Windows 10, which will be known as Windows Holographic on its commercial release.
Building on the existing Windows platform, Windows Holographic will include a range of bespoke components for virtual or augmented reality. Such features will include human-interaction systems, spatial mapping and special technology to best use the capabilities of the software.
With Microsoft offering up its technology to third parties, it broadens the platform which is currently restricted to brands such as Oculus and Htc Vive, which use their own platforms exclusively.
The VR market continues to expand in 2016, providing new opportunities to businesses that want to create more immersive experiences for their consumers. Several big attractions operators such as Disney, Merlin and Universal have also invested in the technology as VR stamps its mark on the industry.
VR company Jaunt debuts six-part McCartney documentary POSTED 26 May 2016. BY Tom Anstey VR startup Jaunt, which last year secured US$65m (€58m, £42m) from a number of
global companies to develop its immersive technology, has produced a six-part virtual
reality series about Paul McCartney.
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers
confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,
creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
Microsoft announces Windows Holographic operating system for VR devices
POSTED 07 Jun 2016 . BY Tom Anstey
The operating platform will be available for all VR technology
Microsoft has announced it’s releasing a virtual reality operating system to be available to all VR and AR systems.
The company’s own under-development Hololens already uses the special version of Windows 10, which will be known as Windows Holographic on its commercial release.
Building on the existing Windows platform, Windows Holographic will include a range of bespoke components for virtual or augmented reality. Such features will include human-interaction systems, spatial mapping and special technology to best use the capabilities of the software.
With Microsoft offering up its technology to third parties, it broadens the platform which is currently restricted to brands such as Oculus and Htc Vive, which use their own platforms exclusively.
The VR market continues to expand in 2016, providing new opportunities to businesses that want to create more immersive experiences for their consumers. Several big attractions operators such as Disney, Merlin and Universal have also invested in the technology as VR stamps its mark on the industry.
VR company Jaunt debuts six-part McCartney documentary POSTED 26 May 2016. BY Tom Anstey VR startup Jaunt, which last year secured US$65m (€58m, £42m) from a number of
global companies to develop its immersive technology, has produced a six-part virtual
reality series about Paul McCartney.
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed
€1 billion
offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the
continental European Center Parcs business.
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers
confirming the six-million-square-metre site will become a Global Village after the event closes.
The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,
creating a new attractions business spanning two of the country's largest visitor destinations.
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme
that will add a resort, new attractions and staff facilities as it pursues plans to become a multi-
day destination.
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat package
that includes a hot yoga session that will take place in Jersey Zoo’s butterfly sanctuary.
