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Microsoft Unveils HoloLens 2 With Improved Field of View for $3500

As expected, in Barcelona at Mobile World Congress, Microsoft has unveiled their second generation HoloLens. Powered by a Snapdragon 850, the second generation device improves upon the first generation device in nearly every way. 

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: February 22

Because I’m off to Barcelona, this edition of Short Takes looks at Microsoft at MWC, Microsoft’s “inner source” moves, Microsoft’s next Chromebook competitor, Xbox Game Pass on Nintendo Switch, and much, much more.

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How Pegasus and Centaurus Fit Into the Windows Lite Narrative

Microsoft’s working on a new operating system that it is calling ‘Lite OS’, here’s what we know so far.

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With HoloLens Now out of Stock, All Attention Turns to HoloLens 2

Microsoft has begun teasing its big announcement for later this month and with Hololens 1 now out of stock, the stage is set for new hardware.

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Surface Go: Six Months Later

Microsoft’s Surface Go is six months old and this is a closer look at the hardware after using it a considerable length of time.

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The Only Hardware Battle that Matters for Microsoft is Education

A new generation is being brought up not on Windows and Office, but with iPads and Chromebooks; Microsoft needs to find a way to win in the hardware space at the low end of the market.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: January 25

Because I live for the controversy, this edition of Short Takes looks at Microsoft’s hypocritical attack on fake news, the irony of Microsoft employees stuck in “Reply All” hell, Microsoft’s big year in education, and much, much more.

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Microsoft Unveils new Pen, Laptops, and Teams Features for Education

Microsoft is announcing a new peripheral for the Surface Go, new laptops aimed at educators, and new features for Teams.

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Microsoft Teases HoloLens 2 Event for Mobile World Congress

Microsoft is teasing a Hololens 2 reveal for late next month as corporate executives will be traveling to Barcelona for Mobile World Congress.

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Paul Thurrott’s Short Takes: January 11

Because CES is a pointless disaster, this edition of Short Takes looks at Microsoft’s brief view from the top, when a partnership is not a partnership, Bing and illegal content, Cortana’s ongoing problems, and much more. All goods things must end Microsoft’s months-long run as the world’s most successful company—as measured by market capitalization—has come…

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