Microsoft has given up on its VR/AR efforts in Windows long ago, with one key piece still standing in Windows 10 and 11.

Not even accidentally.

Microsoft has moved its Mixed Reality-era 3D Viewer app to the deprecated list, and it will disappear from the Microsoft ...

Microsoft has retired its standalone Mesh platform as of Dec. 1 and moved its 3D meeting capabilities into Teams through a new immersive events feature, now generally available. The change allows ...

When it first launched, Paint 3D aimed to make 3D content creation accessible to all. The goal was for users to be able to create and edit 3D objects with ease. However, Paint 3D failed to attract a ...

Microsoft has deprecated the 3D Viewer app, which will be removed from the Microsoft Store on July 1, 2026. Learn about alternatives and migration options.

Microsoft has moved its Mesh 3D meeting capabilities into Teams through a new immersive events feature, now generally available. The company retired its standalone Mesh platform as of Dec. 1. The ...

User outcry ushered in a renaissance for classic MS Paint, and Paint 3D faded.