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Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Market to grow by USD 105.70 billion from 2021 to 2026|Increasing demand for high-memory GPUs to boost market growth - Technavio

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Technavio has segmented the market based on type (computers, tablets, smartphones, television, and gaming consoles)

Key Points: 
  • Technavio has segmented the market based on type (computers, tablets, smartphones, television, and gaming consoles)
    The graphics processing unit market share growth in the computers segment will be significant during the forecast period.
  • By geography, the global graphics processing unit (GPU) market is segmented into APAC, North America, Europe, South America, and the Middle East and Africa.
  • The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global graphics processing unit (GPU) market.
  • APAC is estimated to contribute 42% to the growth of the graphics processing unit (GPU) market during the forecast period.

Fear trumps anger when it comes to data breaches – angry customers vent, but fearful customers don't come back

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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We found that angry customers, on the other hand, are more likely to vent on different social media platforms but then return to the breached site.

Key Points: 
  • We found that angry customers, on the other hand, are more likely to vent on different social media platforms but then return to the breached site.
  • However, our research shows that companies need to address fearful customers differently after a data breach has occurred – if they want to avoid customer loss.
  • What’s next
    We are now studying the behavior of people who have experienced multiple data breaches in the past year.
  • Health care, retail, finance, social networking and other websites will need to make significant changes in how they inform customers of – and compensate them for – such data breaches.

FTC Will Require Microsoft to Pay $20 million over Charges it Illegally Collected Personal Information from Children without Their Parents’ Consent

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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For example, the order will extend COPPA protections to third-party gaming publishers with whom Microsoft shares children’s data.

Key Points: 
  • For example, the order will extend COPPA protections to third-party gaming publishers with whom Microsoft shares children’s data.
  • The COPPA Rule requires online services and websites directed to children under 13 to notify parents about the personal information they collect and to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting and using any personal information collected from children.
  • COPPA prohibits retaining personal information about children for longer than is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
  • For example, Microsoft failed to disclose to parents all the information it collected, such as a child’s profile picture.
  • The DOJ filed the complaint and stipulated order in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington state.
  • The lead FTC attorneys on this matter are Megan Cox and Peder Magee from the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

Game Industry Veterans Team Up to Co-Found Popularium

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Game industry veterans Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias, Arka Ray and Jon Bankard announced today they've teamed up to form a new game studio, Popularium. The four co-founders each worked on and led teams behind some of the most recognized games and franchises in the world, including Magic: The Gathering, Hearthstone, World of Warcraft, Xbox Live, and more.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Game industry veterans Richard Garfield, Skaff Elias, Arka Ray and Jon Bankard announced today they've teamed up to form a new game studio, Popularium.
  • "The core philosophy behind Popularium is to empower gamers, instead of treating them purely as customers," said Ray.
  • The formation of Popularium was announced at a closed-door "First Look" event, where team members showcased Popularium's launch title – Chaos Agents.
  • "The Chaos Agents Simulator and tech as well as the expansive IP, game universe, and metagame systems that are coalescing."

Kastle Names Former Microsoft and Sonos Technology Executive as Chief Technology Officer

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kastle, a leader in property technology and managed security, today announced that tech veteran, Al Valvano, has joined the executive team as Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Valvano brings a track record of strong leadership with more than 25 years of success in business and technical innovation at some of the world's leading technology companies.

Key Points: 
  • Property Technology leader, Kastle, announces the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Al Valvano to lead technology strategy, engineering and IT
    FALLS CHURCH, Va., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kastle, a leader in property technology and managed security, today announced that tech veteran, Al Valvano, has joined the executive team as Chief Technology Officer.
  • Mr. Valvano inherits the Chief Technology Officer role from Mohammad Soleimani, Kastle's current technology and industry thought leader.
  • Mr. Soleimani has been named Kastle's first Chief Innovation Officer after fourteen years in the CTO role where he led Kastle's transformation to become the leading cloud-based smart access security technology provider nationally.
  • "We are thrilled to have Al join our leadership team and bring his world-class background in developing user-centric technology products and in scaling technology platforms to Kastle.

NetEase Games Announces Jar of Sparks

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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GUANGZHOU, China, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999) is proud to announce Jar of Sparks, a new first party studio that will enjoy full creative freedom as part of NetEase Games. Jar of Sparks is led by Jerry Hook, the former Head of Design on Halo Infinite, and has a team of industry veterans who have worked on some of the biggest franchises in video game history. Jerry is a pioneer in the game industry, having helped launch the original Xbox as well as a founding member of Xbox Live. He has held executive roles across multiple disciplines for Halo and Destiny franchises, most recently as Head of Design for Halo Infinite.

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999) is proud to announce Jar of Sparks, a new first party studio that will enjoy full creative freedom as part of NetEase Games.
  • It's Jar of Spark's mission to create a new generation of narrative-driven action games, with immersive worlds that will be filled with moments that gamers will want to share with each other.
  • Jar of Sparks is looking to hire talented people from across all fields and those who are interested in joining the team on its journey can check out the official Jar of Sparks website and LinkedIn page.
  • NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), developing and operating some of the most popular mobile and PC games in markets including China and Japan.

Following Majority Investment from GrowthCurve Capital, Mistplay Announces Series of New Executive Appointments

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Following a recent majority investment from GrowthCurve Capital, Mistplay (Mistplay or the Company), a leading play-and-earn and game discovery platform for mobile games, today announced the appointment of seven senior executives to further accelerate the Companys next phase of growth.

Key Points: 
  • Following a recent majority investment from GrowthCurve Capital, Mistplay (Mistplay or the Company), a leading play-and-earn and game discovery platform for mobile games, today announced the appointment of seven senior executives to further accelerate the Companys next phase of growth.
  • Prior to Mistplay, Luca served as VP of Machine Learning for Stitch Fix, VP Data of HelloFresh and Director of AdTech at Rocket Internet SE.
  • Jason is also an Executive in Residence for Adobe, and an advisor to numerous marketing technology, data, and AI companies.
  • Andrew Prozes, Executive Chairman of Mistplay and member of GrowthCurves Advisory Board, said, We are thrilled to welcome this highly talented group of senior leaders to Mistplay.

On Elects Dennis Durkin as a New Independent Member of the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Swiss performance sports brand On (NYSE: ONON) announced today the election of Dennis Durkin as additional independent member of the Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Swiss performance sports brand On (NYSE: ONON) announced today the election of Dennis Durkin as additional independent member of the Board of Directors.
  • Following the recent appointment of Amy Banse as an On Board member, we continue the journey of bringing highly experienced individuals with independent and diverse viewpoints to the On Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Durkin has served as a board observer to the On Board of Directors from September 2021 through May 2022.
  • Following the appointment of Dennis Durkin as a member and the Chairman of the Audit Committee, Caspar Coppetti resigned from the Audit Committee.

Console Games Global Market Report 2022

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
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DUBLIN, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Console Games Global Market Report 2022, By Type, Application, Device" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Console Games Global Market Report 2022, By Type, Application, Device" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global console games market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down.
  • The console games market consists of sales of console games.
  • The main types of console games are digital console games, online/microtransaction console and physical console games.

$65.4 Billion Worldwide Console Games Industry to 2031 - Identify Growth Segments for Investment - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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The console games market consists of sales of console games.

Key Points: 
  • The console games market consists of sales of console games.
  • The main types of console games are digital console games, online/microtransaction console and physical console games.
  • Digital console games are the games that are played on an interactive electronic device such as consoles and computers.
  • Due to the mobility offered by mobile/tablet based games, console games market may decline.