Microsoft reveals secret HoloLens processor specs

Microsoft has finally revealed exactly what's inside its HoloLens headset. While The Verge got exclusive access to a deconstructed HoloLens developer edition back in April, Microsoft has been keeping the details of its special Holographic Processing Unit (HPU) very secret. Microsoft revealed most of the HoloLens specifications earlier this year, and the special HPU is designed to do most of the processing so the CPU and GPU are able to just launch apps and display the holograms. Microsoft custom designed the HPU and it takes all of the data from the cameras and sensors and processes it in real-time so you can use gestures accurately.

At the Hot Chips conference in California this week, Microsoft devices engineer Nick Baker provided a...

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