Hololens 3, the reality headset mixed in the third generation of Microsoft anticipated, was reported to have been canceled. That is according to the unnamed source that has recently talked to the insider, accusing various internal problems reported triggering a decision. Among other things, sources claim the efforts of Microsoft Hololens have suffered with a lack of direction and from “internal disagreement.”
Hololens is a mixed-reality headset, the first iteration launched as a development edition in March 2016. Headsets have found goals in several industries as a way for workers quickly connected with peer and information portal, which leads to the development and launch of the Hololen model 2.
Microsoft previously said it planned to release the third generation Hololens headset, but the sources behind reports of people who have just claimed the opposite. The company has, leaks accuse, “cancel” Hololens 3 plans, the possibility of carrying a mixed reality headset “as we know” to the end.
Although this claim remains rumors at this time, the person said it spoke with more than 20 former Microsoft employees at this time. These sources put the “strategic uncertainty” narrative and “confusion” behind closed doors, disagreement about how Hololens had to continue, and other quarrels contributed to alleged problems.
It seems that the idea of the growth of “Metavers” has contributed to this problem, with sources claiming “factions” have been formed between the Microsoft Hololens team. One of these factions, the source claims, believes it will be ideal for Hololens to establish its focus on software with metaphale as its main target. However, others, allegedly fight for focus on hardware.
At this time, Microsoft Hololens spun completely around company customers and the military – headsets have been used in all things ranging from hospitals to warehouses as a way for professionals to remain free. However, people in claiming that some Microsoft employees think the company must expand beyond these customers to also target consumers.
While the report shows Hololens may still have the future, it seems that Hololen 3 products may not occur. It is not clear whether Microsoft can imagine a totally new type of reality headset and whether such a product, should it happen, it will distract her to consumer applications than business.