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Published Dec 28, 2015

Recode Decode: Niccolo de Masi, Glu CEO

Explore the intersection of celebrity influence and gaming with Glu Mobile CEO Niccolo de Masi, as he delves into the success of celebrity-driven mobile games like "Kim Kardashian: Hollywood," and discusses the future of tech trends in 2016, including advancements in virtual reality and wearable tech.
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  • Upcoming Gadgets

    The discussion on upcoming gadgets highlights the anticipation surrounding new electronic devices set to launch in 2016. and explore the excitement and skepticism around products like the Apple TV and iPad Pro. While some gadgets like the Apple TV were well-received, others, such as the iPad Pro, were met with mixed reactions. notes, "It's a very nice, very big iPad. But I'm not gonna say it was the most exciting product launch of 2015." 1 2.

       

    VR Advancements

    Virtual reality advancements are poised to revolutionize tech beyond gaming. expresses enthusiasm for the Samsung Gear VR, highlighting its affordability and immersive experience. emphasizes the potential of mobile VR, predicting significant developments in the next few years. He states, "All the action of relevance for the mass market in the next three to five years, at least three years, is gonna be mobile VR." 3 4.

       

    Wearable Tech

    Wearable tech innovations continue to evolve, with mixed reviews on products like the Apple Watch. shares her initial excitement about the Apple Watch, but notes its limitations in functionality and battery life. She remarks, "I don't think it was the best product launch of all of 2015." 5. Meanwhile, Google's advancements in hardware, including the Nexus smartphones, demonstrate their growing prowess in the tech industry, despite their origins as a search company 6.

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