Microsoft has announced that it will no longer produce the HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset, signaling the end of the device's lifecycle and support by 2027.
A representative from a company in virtual and augmented reality expressed surprise at the decision, indicating he believed the device had been phased out years ago and that its viability had long been in question.
The decision comes on the heels of Apple’s Vision Pro headset launch, reflecting Microsoft's ongoing struggle to compete in the mixed reality market amid shifting technologies and consumer interests.
The future of HoloLens users, such as the US Army, is uncertain as Microsoft shifts its focus toward first-party software solutions and partners in the mobile phone and mixed reality domains.
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