This is our best look yet at Microsoft's HoloLens holographic computer in action

Matt WeinbergerDec 17, 2015, 07:11 IST

Microsoft just released six minutes worth of new footage of its funky futuristic HoloLens holographic goggles in action, and boy, is it something else.

(A note before you watch: This is actually "b-roll," meaning that it's intended to be spliced into a news broadcast while people talk over it. So don't adjust your speakers - it's supposed to be silent.)

Check it out:

There are a few things to note here.

First, it presents some good examples of how you might use HoloLens right alongside a PC, rather than instead of one. Doing some design work is easier with a mouse and keyboard, after all.

Screenshot/Microsoft

Second, this is a great demonstration of the viewing area on a real-life Microsoft HoloLens, per my own experiences. Note how the hologram cuts off at the edges, here. That's more-or-less in line with the demo unit I tried.

Screenshot/Microsoft

Just keep those two things in mind when you're watching this video. It's a great representation of what it can do, but it's going to be a while before it's quite ready to replace your entire entertainment center and PC setup.

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This is our best look yet at Microsoft's HoloLens holographic computer in action

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