Microsoft remembers Mixed Reality exists, adds basic features I bet you thought were already here
Microsoft has released an update to Mixed Reality Link that significantly improves the experience of using a VR headset as a Windows 11 monitor. The main enhancement allows users to directly access their headset’s built-in microphone and camera within Windows 11, streamlining the integration between VR hardware and the operating system.
The update arrives amid a broader shift in tech industry priorities. The article notes that VR and mixed reality dominated tech company spending and attention in previous years, before the explosive growth of artificial intelligence applications captured industry focus. While the initial metaverse wave failed to achieve mainstream adoption, Microsoft continues developing practical applications for virtual reality technology in computing.
This Mixed Reality Link enhancement reflects Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to making VR a more integrated and accessible component of the Windows ecosystem. By enabling direct access to headset hardware capabilities within the operating system, the update aims to make virtual reality displays more practical for everyday PC users.