Last Friday, Microsoft-owned immersive social platform Altspace VR (virtual reality) announced the closure of its service effective March 10, 2023. The decision comes following recent lay offs at Microsoft. #socialvr https://t.co/peCwpaaBl3 — AltspaceVR (@AltspaceVR) January 20, 2023Microsoft operated Altspace VR under its mixed reality (MR) division alongside the development of Hololens, Azure AI, and Mesh immersive solutions. In addition to closing Altspace VR, Microsoft is ceasing development into its mixed reality tool kit (MRTK) software development kit. What is Microsoft MeshDespite recent events, a significant internal XR investment Microsoft continues to back is its XR collaboration service Mesh.

Source: Libya Today January 24, 2023 12:37 UTC