Microsoft set to release VR headset details at December events

There won’t just be one event that’ll detail what we can expect from Microsoft’s virtual reality headsets. There will actually be two WinHEC events to be held on December 8 to 9 and December 14 to 15 where details on the VR headsets for Windows 10 will be talked about. The headsets are designed primarily for hardware manufacturers to showcase what the company plans to do software-wise for Windows Holographic. Microsoft partnered with the likes of HP, Dell, Acer, Lenovo, and ASUS to create VR headsets that will plug into Windows 10 and provide the Windows Holographic shell and experience.

The first round of headsets and devices are expected to ship following the release in March of the Windows 10 Creators Update. These gadgets will debut with prices starting at US$299 and above. These first devices won’t be heavily focused on the mixed reality projections Microsoft is targeting with HoloLens. Instead these will be traditional VR headsets that support six degrees of freedom and inside-out tracking. VR experience will differ from product to product as well since they come with various prices and specs.

Source: The Verge

Microsoft announces first major update to Windows 10

Microsoft's executive vice president of the Windows and Devices Group, Terry Myserson revealed today via a blog post that the latest update to Windows 10 is available to tablets and PCs today. Considered by many to be the Service Pack that fixes a lot of bugs as well as adds the functionality that has been under testing, the  November update also brings enhancements to the consumer experience with Cortana, Microsoft Edge, Xbox and more. There’s never been a better time for enterprise and consumer customers to upgrade to Windows 10. Please visit this Windows Blog post to learn more about the November update or hit jump to see some of the updates you can enjoy as part of the package.

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Windows 10 users to receive security updates and fixes for 10 years

Keeping in line with the support cycle of their past releases, Microsoft clarified in an updated support document how long they’ll be offering security fixes for its upcoming Windows 10 operating system. The company will be offering “mainstream support” for Windows 10 up to October 13, 2020. They will be providing “extended support” up to October 14, 2025. Microsoft will be releasing the new OS on July 29^th with Windows 10 Mobile coming up sometime in the fall.

Source: Microsoft | Via: PCWorld

Microsoft plans to take the lead with Windows 10 mobile updates

Microsoft wants to take Apple’s approach with updating Windows 10 for all devices with them pushing the updates instead of the carriers. The company intends to have a “continuous update process” for all devices running Windows 10, including the phones. They plan on giving carriers early access to upgrade builds before deployment but final delivery of updates will come from them and not the telcos. We’re not quite sure how they’ll pull this off but we just have to wait a bit more to find out.

Source: Lifehacker