Between layoffs in the VR division and shuttering of social apps like AltspaceVR, Microsoft seems to be streamlining to focus MR efforts on enterprise solutions. The new Mesh platform for collaborative meetings is one example, enabling immersive gatherings even for those without a headset.
So while it’s disappointing to bid farewell to the Mixed Reality experiment, Microsoft still has skin in the virtual game. As technologies evolve in the coming years, I’m excited to see how they tailor experiences to blend physical and digital worlds for both businesses and average consumers. Windows Mixed Reality may not have achieved mainstream success, but it likely moved the needle toward the immersive platforms of tomorrow.
