Microsoft's hololens 2 will use qualcomm's new xr1 chip
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Microsoft is preparing a new version of its HoloLens mixed reality glasses. Everyone talks about when the HoloLens 2 will arrive, how much it will cost and what exactly is hidden inside it. And we may have some answers, thanks to a source close to the project.
HoloLens 2 will bet on the new Qualcomm chip
Some thought that the HoloLens 2 could include a Snapdragon 845, but an Engadget source claims that the glasses will work with Qualcomm's recently announced XR1 platform. XR1 was built with the express purpose of offering "high quality" VR and RA experiences. The company promises directional audio, 3D overlays, and 4K video at 60 frames per second with this chip.
When the XR1 was shown to the world about two weeks ago, Qualcomm said it was already working with Vive, Vuzix and Meta to build new devices using this processor. Microsoft's name was not on that list, but Redmond may have wanted to keep his plans a secret this time around, but as always, the leaks are relentless.
Those same sources believe that we are likely to see the HoloLens 2 announcement back in January, if all goes well, perhaps slated to coincide with CES 2019. This agrees with other sources such as Brad Sams, who said the hardware, codenamed Sydney, will debut in the first quarter of 2019. Of course, CES 2019 is a long way off and things could change between now and then..
Microsoft is serious about its approach to virtual reality and mixed reality technology, which, for the moment, does not finish taking off.
The new version of hololens will have a chip for artificial intelligence
The new version of HoloLens will have a chip for artificial intelligence. Find out more about the new version of HoloLens that will come out in 2019.
Qualcomm xr1, new processor focused on low-cost virtual reality
Qualcomm XR1 is a new processor based on the ARM architecture, and focused on being used in affordable augmented reality and virtual reality devices.
Microsoft's hololens 2 glasses will use a snapdragon 850 soc
Although Microsoft is still betting on a Qualcomm SoC in HoloLens 2, it will not be the Snapdragon XR1 the chosen one, but the Snapdragon 850.
