https://www.cnet.com/news/mwc-2019-day-0-heres-what-you-missed-from-microsoft-lg-huawei-and-nokia/ > Microsoft's new mixed reality headset, the HoloLens 2, costs $3,500. But even if you could afford the high price, don't think about getting yourself one anytime soon. But you might get to use one at work: The device is designed for factory workers, industrial designers and military personnel. Instead of focusing on consumer applications like games and movies, Microsoft designed the HoloLens 2 for times when these workers need to be hands-free -- say, for overlaying instructions in their view while they assemble a heavy piece of machinery. We got to try the HoloLens 2 out ahead of MWC at Microsoft's HQ in Redmond, Washington. > As an improvement on 2016's original HoloLens, the successor has a new look, eye tracking, double the field of view and it makes room for glasses, if you wear them. Preorders are open now and it ships later this year.