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Gaming technology giants suspend sales in Russia and refuse the ruble

Julie Campbell
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Firms suspending the sales include Microsoft, Ubisoft, Activision Blizzard and Epic Games, among others. Gaming technology giants including Microsoft, Epic Games, Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft have announced that they are suspending sales and services in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Those firms are joining a longer list of tech and digital entertainment companies that have already done so. Netflix, CDPR and EA Games had already announced that they would be boycotting Russia over its illegal war on Ukraine. “Today, we are announcing that Activision Blizzard will…

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Stranger Things mobile game announced for 2020 release

Amanda Giasson
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Next Games and Netflix have teamed up to develop a game based on the hit series. A Stranger Things mobile game is reportedly in the works. The upcoming free-to-play mobile game is being developed by Finnish games developer and publisher Next Games and is based on the popular, Sci-fi-thriller Netflix series “Stranger Things.” Expect Pokémon Go AR-style game-play. While few details have been released about the upcoming Stranger Things mobile game, in a Next Games press release announcing the title, the company said that the location-based puzzle RPG game will…

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Consumers in mature markets are embracing mobile payments more aggressively

Stephen Vagus
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Half of all consumers may opt to use their mobile devices to purchase products by 2018 Half of all consumers in mature markets are expected to be using their smartphones and wearable devices to make mobile payments by 2018, according to a new report from Gartner. Innovation in mobile applications and services will likely have a major impact on traditional business models, forcing merchants to take steps to better engage mobile consumers. More consumers are beginning to use their devices for productivity and entertainment, a trend that is creating new…

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Mobile commerce is taking up a significant portion of the retail sector

L. Green
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Report highlights the growing importance of mobile commerce within the retail industry A new report from comScore, a prominent market research firm, shows that mobile devices are beginning to replace conventional computers when it comes to shopping online. The report suggests that a growing number of consumers are beginning to abandon their personal computers when it comes to e-commerce, showing more favor for smartphones and tablets. The report suggests that 10% of Internet users in the United States now only access the Internet from their mobile devices. More shoppers are…

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Amazon technology news buzzes with cheap Fire TV Stick

Julie Campbell
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This rival to Chromecast will be sold for $39, or to Prime members who pre-order for a much lower $19. While Google Chromecast made massive technology news when it released its television streaming stick for under $40, Amazon has just created competition with the unveiling of its Fire Stick dongle that will plug into a consumer’s television. The dongle is being sold for only $39 and requires only an HDMI port and a WiFi connection to stream. The technology news announcement of the Amazon Fire Stick is designed to provide…

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