Microsoft has moved a step closer toward putting its HoloLens augmented reality headgear in consumer hands.
Application developers will start receiving invitations to buy the Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition immediately. The US$3000 device will be available initially in the USA and Canada, from March 30.
The Development Edition headset will provide up to three hours of active use on a battery charge (and up to two weeks in standby mode). It will weigh 579 grams.
Microsoft is also providing developers with several sample “holographic” apps to help them consider ways to build their own programs.
