This week, we bid farewell to the HoloLens, a device that once embodied the boundless potential of mixed reality. It wasn’t just a piece of hardware; it was a beacon of innovation, empowering developers like us to blur the lines between the digital and physical worlds. With its pioneering spatial awareness and hand-tracking capabilities, HoloLens opened doors to experiences that felt like pure magic—transforming industries from healthcare to manufacturing, and education to entertainment.

For those of us who embraced the journey, it was more than a device. It was a canvas for creativity, a tool that let us dream bigger and build experiences that were once relegated to science fiction. We’ve navigated its quirks, pushed its boundaries, and, in doing so, redefined what’s possible.

As we look ahead to the next chapter of mixed reality, we carry with us the lessons and the inspiration that HoloLens gifted us. It may be the end of an era, but its spirit lives on in the innovations it sparked and the community it nurtured.

Rest in peace, HoloLens. You may be gone, but your impact will echo in every hologram we create.