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Wearable AI market predicted to surge to $230bn by 2033
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The wearable AI market is forecasted to balloon to $230bn by 2033 as advanced technology and an expanding smartphone market drive a CAGR of 27.6%.
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Derek Fisk named as mpro5's new Head of Channel
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smartphones
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iot
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workflow automation
Tech firm mpro5 appoints industry veteran Derek Fisk as Head of Channel, aiming to boost its ecosystem expansion efforts and enhance process management operations.
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Google joins C2PA, bolstering fight against digital misinformation
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Google joins the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity as a steering member, reinforcing efforts to boost transparency and tackle misinformation in digital content.
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Sony unveils XAV-AX8500 car AV receiver with enhanced features
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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cartech
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car
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Sony bolsters its car AV receivers line with the XAV-AX8500 model, featuring a 10.1-inch high-definition screen and boasting an array of customised visual and audio functionalities.
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DigiCert deploys one billion CI Plus certificates across devices
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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cybersecurity
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panasonic
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DigiCert, a global digital trust provider, surpasses the one billion milestone with DigiCert CI Plus certificates, promoting public key infrastructure (PKI) trust standards in the television industry.
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Hands-on review: PlayStation Portal
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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While we sadly won’t be receiving a third dedicated handheld console, Sony has released a new remote-play device called the PlayStation Portal this year.
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Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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microsoft
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video
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cx
Australian company, Komo Technologies, welcomes accomplished marketing specialist Simon Rollenbeck as its new Head of Marketing to bolster growth strategy and customer engagement.
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Sony & Fnatic co-develop INZONE Buds for an immersive gaming experience
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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Sony partners with renowned esports team, Fnatic, to launch INZONE Buds, wireless gaming earbuds with 12-hour battery life and AI-assisted mic technology, providing an unrivalled immersive audio experience.
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Sony unveils world's lightest 300mm telephoto prime lens for 2024 release
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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mobility
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sports
Sony unveils G Master FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS, the world's lightest 300mm telephoto prime lens, due for January 2024 release.
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Sony unveils Alpha 9 III with the world's first global shutter sensor
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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workflow solutions
Sony debuts the Alpha 9 III camera, world's first with a global shutter sensor, revolutionising professional photography.
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Report shows 72.6% increase to net cash flows for Sony New Zealand
Mon, 2nd Oct 2023
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Sony New Zealand has released its latest financial report detailing its finances as of 31st March 2023, audited by the international audit firm PWC.
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Hands-on review: PSVR2 virtual reality headset (PS5)
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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Sony has released its new PSVR 2, boasting improved specs and new features, but the high price tag may put some gamers off.
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AR and VR shipments decline, but 2023 growth expected - IDC
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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IDC has revealed its outlook for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets for the remainder of 2022 and beyond.
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FMI finds earphone and headphone market to expand by billions
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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digital music
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The earphones and headphones market is estimated to be worth USD$ 22.3 billion in 2022 and is projected to close in on a valuation of $35.2 billion by 2028.
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Sony releases a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers
Mon, 4th Jul 2022
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gaming
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headsets
Sony has unveiled INZONETM, a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers that makes gaming more immersive and offers greater gaming ability.
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Sony expands X-Series portable speaker range with three new models
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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digital music
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speakers
The company says the SRS-XG300, SRS-XE300 and SRS-XE200 all contain high-quality and powerful sound pressure due to X-Balanced Speaker Units.
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Sony launches LinkBuds S - the latest model in the series
Tue, 24th May 2022
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vr
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digital music
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wireless headphones
Sony says the LinkBuds S will give users a unique sound experience through sensor and spatial sound technology, even in AR games.
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Sony to bring new 1000X series WH-1000XM5 headphones to the market
Mon, 16th May 2022
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digital music
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headphones
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bluetooth
Sony has announced the newest edition of its award-winning wireless headphones, with the 1000X series WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling model.
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Game review: MLB The Show 22 (PS5)
Thu, 21st Apr 2022
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gaming
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Historically the MLB The Show series has been exclusive to PlayStation consoles, but now the franchise is expanding.
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Virtual reality game Wanderer puts New Zealand developers on world stage
Mon, 31st Jan 2022
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gaming
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vr
The VR adventure game <em>Wanderer</em> puts players on a time-travelling mission to save humanity, released by Auckland studios in partnership with Sony.
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Hands-on review: Sony WF-C500 earbuds
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital music
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Sony WF-C500 budget earbuds offer impressive sound quality and premium feel, lacking only in features like ANC and wireless charging.
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Game review: God of War (PC)
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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Sony's hit game God of War, set in Norse mythology, has made its way to PC, offering stunning visuals and exhilarating combat. Verdict: 10/10.
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Hands-on review: PNY XLR8 Gaming NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PS5 SSD Cover with integrated heatsink
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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gaming
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PNY has released its XLR8 Gaming CS3140 M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4x4 solid-state drive and PS5 SSD cover with an integrated heatsink.
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PNY announces the launch of XLR8 M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSD and PNY XLR8 PlayStation 5 SSD Heatsink
Wed, 15th Dec 2021
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ssd storage
PNY has launched the XLR8 PS5 SSD Heatsink, allowing their M.2 NVMe Gen4x4 SSDs to be used as ultra-fast storage upgrades for Sony's PlayStation 5.