Microsoft confirmed this Tuesday (1st) that is officially discontinuing production of the HoloLens 2its latest generation of augmented reality glasses. According to the company, the device will continue to be sold until the units already available in stock are exhausted.
However, she has not announced any intention to produce a sequel, nor has she clarified her future plans for the area. In return, the company guaranteed that it will continue to provide official support for products already sold until December 31, 2027.
Until that date, HoloLens 2 will continue to provide critical security updatesas well as official support for any software issues. The model was officially announced in February 2019, but only started to reach selected customers from November of the same year.
Future of HoloLens is uncertain
Although Microsoft has not yet clarified what the future of the HoloLens line is, it seems quite uncertain. In April this year, reports indicated that the company was having problems with the third generation of the product and was considering abandoning the augmented reality market entirely.
Furthermore, there are reports that most of the team dedicated to the device ended up being fired in the cuts that the company made in recent months. The recently discontinued product was sold with the promise of bringing great immersion, allowing users to integrate virtual elements into their everyday activities.
However, the HoloLens 2 never exploded in popularity with the public due both to its highly specialized software and its price. In the United States, the units are sold for US$3,500 (R$19,000)a value that has never been readjusted and remains the same despite the company’s recent announcement.
Fonte: Game Developer
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Source: https://www.adrenaline.com.br/microsoft/microsoft-anuncia-que-esta-descontinuando-o-hololens-2/
