Microsoft is taking its HoloLens augmented reality headset on the road.
Developers are encouraged to reserve a seat in one of Redmond's 40 in-person demos coming to 10 cities across the country (and Toronto).
Starting in its hometown of Seattle, Microsoft will run a series of hands-on trials and offer access to its development team during events from October to November. A full schedule of the 11 cities and dates for events is listed below.
Visit the website to register for your space in the limited demos.
- Seattle: Oct. 13-16
- Toronto: Oct. 19-22
- Salt Lake City: Oct. 20-22
- Chicago: Oct. 26-29
- San Francisco: Oct. 26-30
- Los Angeles: Nov. 2-5
- New York City: Nov. 2-5
- Minneapolis: Nov. 9-11
- Phoenix: Nov. 10-12
- Atlanta: Nov. 17-19
- Austin: Nov. 17-20
Microsoft first showed off its augmented reality HoloLens in January, demonstrating how holograms will be incorporated into our everyday lives. The headset allows users to mix the virtual world with the real one, overlaying a Skype window or a pixelated game of Minecraft.
In August, Redmond chief Satya Nadella announced that the company expects to have the first version of the HoloLens out "within the next year." It's not yet ready for primetime, but a developer version is set to arrive in Q1 2016 in the U.S. and Canada. Those with deep pockets will be able to snag one for $3,000. Windows Insiders can apply on HoloLens.com, and Microsoft will begin sending applications to purchase in January.
"This is a five-year journey, but we're looking forward to getting a v1 out, which is more around developers and enterprises," Nadella said in August. "It's in the Windows 10 timeframe, which means that it is within the next year."
For more, see PCMag's Hands On With Microsoft's Impressive HoloLens. Also check out details of Redmond's HoloLens video-capture process.