Can Microsoft Dominate All Connected Devices With Windows 10?
Euromonitor International
Microsoft Corp announced plans to release its latest operating system (OS), Windows 10, in 2015. The naming is significant itself, as the company has jumped from its current Windows 8 to Windows 10. Microsoft claims that the changes and improvement…
The Top Three Trends in Video Games
Euromonitor International
The video games industry is forecast to post sales growth of over US$23 billion globally over the 2013-2018 period. With a 6% CAGR over the forecast period, video games is expected to be far more dynamic than traditional toys and games, which is…
2014: A New Beginning for Gaming
Matt Hudak
Last year we looked at what to expect from gaming in 2013 as consumers awaited the arrival of new consoles from Microsoft and Sony. Now that these next generation consoles have finally arrived, with strong launch sales, everyone is looking to see…
Nintendo Must Now Embrace Mobile Gaming
Euromonitor International
Nintendo’s share value has declined significantly as they issued a profit warning on Monday, mainly due to poor sales of its Wii U static games console which has been impacted by the successful launch of Microsoft’s Xbox One and Sony’s PlayStation…
Tablets Blocking the Popularity of Chromebooks
Wee Teck Loo
Microsoft Corp has released a new video under its Scroogled! campaign which questions the usefulness of Chromebooks. The video shows a lady pawning a Chromebook to a staff member on the popular reality television show Pawn Stars. Expectedly, the…
Laptops and Desktops Still Relevant Moving Forward
Wee Teck Loo
Acer Inc’s Chairman and CEO, JT Wang, tendered his resignation on 5 November 2013 after the company reported a net loss of US$446 million for the third quarter of the year and announced plans to reduce its number of staff globally by 7%. Just a week…
Crisis of Confidence in Western Tech Firms to Shift Momentum to the Emerging East
Pavel Marceux
Revelations in June 2013 regarding the cooperation of major Western technology companies with state apparatus in obtaining user information may have a long-term impact on consumer purchasing decisions in the global telecom sector and boost emerging…
Nokia Goes Big in Its Latest Line-Up
Euromonitor International
Nokia Corp unveiled its refreshed line of devices at Nokia World in Abu Dhabi on 22 September. Aside from updating its Asha line the company also introduced a new Lumia flagship smartphone, and a mid-range Lumia device in addition to a Windows RT…
Holiday Season 2013 Video Game Outlook
Matt Hudak
The video games industry has not been very strong of late, posting a retail value decline of 2% globally in 2012. For the coming holiday season, however, new consoles from Sony and Microsoft will be released in November. Add to this signs of…