Virtual reality. Augmented reality. Mixed reality. The reality is (pun intended), we're really challenging and pushing the boundaries of what technology has to offer - especially its potentials. Last year saw remarkable growth and awareness in the world of VR, AR and MR. Microsoft estimates 80 million MR devices to be sold by 2020, with the International Data Corporation estimating 64.8 million VR headsets to be sold the same year. That's a lot. However, there's still a common question that lingers among consumers and businesses trying to understand this fast-moving digital phenomenon that is rapidly evolving: what's the difference between them and how will it impact the digital world as we currently know it? Our friends at Microsoft, in the third episode of the Microsoft Story Labs animated series Explanimators, explains everything there is to know about mixed reality. Whew. Never thought these were possible a few years back, no? - alvin@khaleejtimes.com
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