Hololens2 - Announcing 2nd half 2018; out 2019.

[modi123]

This certainly makes me happy and I can quit lurking in fleabay for a used hololens from a reputable seller!

Sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans tell The Verge that the software maker is tentatively planning to unveil some details on the next version of HoloLens in the second half of 2018, similar to how the Surface Hub 2 was introduced. The HoloLens 2 headset, codenamed Sydney, will include an improved field of view, and will be a lot lighter and more comfortable to wear. Microsoft is also reducing the cost of the headset significantly, to drive business adoption
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We’re told that Microsoft has been testing future versions of its HoloLens headset with an ARM-based processor inside that will help boost battery life.
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The HoloLens 2 will also include Microsoft’s latest generation of the Kinect sensor, and a custom AI chip to improve performance. Microsoft is also targeting a HoloLens 2 release date for 2019, and the company is on track to hit this target.
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https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/13/17458168/microsoft-hololens-2-details-rumors

 

[Greg Watson]

That is great news! Looking forward to a more affordable development version