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Rising Stars: The Emerging Giants of Asia Pacific’s Tech Scene
With the emergence of new verticals in the technology arena, Asia has become a hub of tech innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as a fertile ground for companies to grow and thrive. According to a recent KPMG and HSBC analysis, the region is undergoing a dramatic business transition, with fast-growing enterprises capitalizing on the potential…
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The State of Mobile Gaming: The Rise of Hybridcasual
The mobile gaming industry has undergone significant change in recent years, with the rise of hybridcasual as a category, the impact of Apple consumer privacy policies on cost per install, the post-covid macroeconomic recovery then recession affecting user acquisition budget, plus the impact of NFTs and gamefi. Overall global mobile game downloads have remained stable,…
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2023 Unity Gaming Report: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Game Development
Despite global economic challenges, the gaming industry is still bursting with innovation and creativity in 2023. Game developers are working faster than ever to create new and captivating games, while also keeping their existing player bases engaged for longer periods of time. What’s even better? Studios are simplifying game development, while still maintaining their incredible…
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GGEZ: Asia’s Mobile Games and Mobile Gamers
Mobile gaming presents a vast opportunity for game developers and publishers, particularly in Asia, where over half of the world’s mobile gaming population resides, totaling 1.21 billion mobile gamers. This audience consistently generates the majority of global mobile games revenue. Mobile games are more accessible and affordable than their PC and console counterparts, providing publishers…
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Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) the Future of Work?
Have you ever wondered how artificial intelligence (AI) will affect the future of work? As artificial intelligence continues to grow at a rapid pace, it’s critical to understand the possible opportunities and difficulties it may bring. Firstly, a burning question on everyone’s mind: Will AI automation take over our jobs? The answer: Experts have varying…
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Decentralised Censorship-resistant Speech AI Platform NoiseGPT takes on ChatGPT
A new decentralised and censorship-resistant text-to-speech AI bot called NoiseGPT is gaining popularity online. It bridges two of the biggest topics of recent years, crypto technologies and artificial intelligence. Users can currently chat with the bot on Telegram and create voices imitating 5 different celebrities including Tom Hanks, Jennifer Lawrence, Samuel L Jackson, James Bond…
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An Overview of the AR and VR Ecosystem
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly gaining traction as mainstream technologies, with a wide range of applications in fields such as entertainment, education, and the military. The VR market globally is expected to reach $44.07 billion in size by 2024, while the AR market is forecast to reach $18.8 billion by the…
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5 Web3 and Crypto Trends Shaping Asia-Pacific
Web3 adoption is growing fast across Asia, and as the cryptocurrency and blockchain markets continue to evolve, it is likely that we will see more innovative uses of these technologies across the region. Here are 5 key drivers of growth: 1. Adoption and regulation Cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction in Asia, with countries like Japan,…
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Trends 2023: Coinbase – 2023 Crypto Market Outlook
The events of 2022 had a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market, causing a 62% drop in total market capitalization to around $835 billion. However, institutional adoption of crypto remains strong and many investors are using this opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and infrastructure for the future. While the market has faced challenges, the risk-adjusted…
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Trends 2023: AVIA – The Asia Video Industry Report 2023
The annual Asia Video Industry Report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of video in APAC at the end of 2022. The past year across Asia has been challenging, with the global pandemic testing the industry and the current economic strain adding additional challenges. While there may be difficult times ahead for some, the…
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