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Presenting the 2023 PlayStation Holiday Gift Guide

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Explore the world of gaming this holiday with Sony Interactive Entertainment’s curated 2023 PlayStation Holiday Gift Guide.

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  • Explore the world of gaming this holiday with Sony Interactive Entertainment’s curated 2023 PlayStation Holiday Gift Guide.
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    2023 PlayStation Holiday Gift Guide - Hardware (Graphic: Business Wire)
    We’re entering a holiday season with more PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console supply than ever before and more than 2,500 PS5 games for players to enjoy.
  • From a new PS5 model in a smaller form factor to innovative accessories and a diverse selection of extraordinary games, the PlayStation 2023 Holiday Gift Guide offers a glimpse of the PlayStation products and games that will captivate players this holiday.
  • Right now, we have special discounts on select PlayStation 5 console offerings, available directly from PlayStation and participating retailers.

Start-ups from across the globe look to woo investors with transformational tech shifts at world's largest start-up event in Dubai

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- India's burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit and proliferation of next-gen deep tech talent will take centre-stage next week in Dubai, as the world's largest start-up event prepares to host the biggest showcase of Indian start-ups ever seen outside the south-central Asian nation.

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  • We are bridging the gap with a solution, and there's a humongous untapped economic value in this waste.
  • According to Dubai Chambers, 30 percent of the emirate's start-ups are Indian-owned, while 83,000 Indian companies are registered in Dubai.
  • Expand North Star is the powerhouse start-up event inspired by GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest tech show, which takes place from 16-20 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
  • The blockbuster duo, organised by DWTC, are spearheading the world's biggest tech takeover in Dubai, spanning 2.7 million sq.

Start-ups from across the globe look to woo investors with transformational tech shifts at world's largest start-up event in Dubai

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- India's burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit and proliferation of next-gen deep tech talent will take centre-stage next week in Dubai, as the world's largest start-up event prepares to host the biggest showcase of Indian start-ups ever seen outside the south-central Asian nation. 

Key Points: 
  • We are bridging the gap with a solution, and there's a humongous untapped economic value in this waste.
  • According to Dubai Chambers, 30 percent of the emirate's start-ups are Indian-owned, while 83,000 Indian companies are registered in Dubai.
  • Expand North Star is the powerhouse start-up event inspired by GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest tech show, which takes place from 16-20 October at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).
  • The blockbuster duo, organised by DWTC, are spearheading the world's biggest tech takeover in Dubai, spanning 2.7 million sq.

Best Buy Canada announces contest for one lucky dad to win a stay at the Ultimate Gamer Suite

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 17, 2023 /CNW/ - In celebration of Father's Day, Best Buy Canada is holding a national contest for one lucky dad or father figure to win a two-night-all-expenses-paid stay at the Ultimate Gamer Suite in the Soho Hotel , located in downtown Toronto.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, May 17, 2023 /CNW/ - In celebration of Father's Day, Best Buy Canada is holding a national contest for one lucky dad or father figure to win a two-night-all-expenses-paid stay at the Ultimate Gamer Suite in the Soho Hotel , located in downtown Toronto.
  • Starting on May 15th, Canadians can nominate a dad or father figure in their life to win the Ultimate Gamer Dad Competition.
  • Finalists will compete against one another on June 10, 2023 for the grand prize – a stay at the Ultimate Gamer Suite.
  • The exclusive suite experience will be limited to one winner and their guest, providing the Ultimate experience for any gamer.

POKERSTARS VR LAUNCHES ON PLAYSTATION VR2

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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ONCHAN, Isle of Man, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PokerStars VR is now live on Sony's next generation virtual reality hardware, PlayStation®VR2.  

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  • PokerStars VR and development partner Lucky VR have taken full advantage of the breath-taking capabilities of the PlayStation VR2 hardware, which is powered by PlayStation 5.
  • James O'Reilly, PokerStars Director of VR & Innovation, said: "Our Sony debut introduces PokerStars VR to a brand-new audience and we've spent months in development making sure it's rewarding social experience.
  • The PlayStation VR2 hardware is astonishing, and Sony have been a great partner in helping us realise its potential.
  • PokerStars VR is free to download now from the PlayStation Store and free to play, with players awarded free chips every 8 hours and free creds used to purchase interactive accessories and apparel in-game.

POKERSTARS VR LAUNCHES ON PLAYSTATION VR2

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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ONCHAN, Isle of Man, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PokerStars VR is now live on Sony's next generation virtual reality hardware, PlayStation®VR2.  

Key Points: 
  • PokerStars VR and development partner Lucky VR have taken full advantage of the breath-taking capabilities of the PlayStation VR2 hardware, which is powered by PlayStation 5.
  • James O'Reilly, PokerStars Director of VR & Innovation, said: "Our Sony debut introduces PokerStars VR to a brand-new audience and we've spent months in development making sure it's rewarding social experience.
  • The PlayStation VR2 hardware is astonishing, and Sony have been a great partner in helping us realise its potential.
  • PokerStars VR is free to download now from the PlayStation Store and free to play, with players awarded free chips every 8 hours and free creds used to purchase interactive accessories and apparel in-game.

Medtronic receives FDA approval for its next generation Micra leadless pacing systems

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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DUBLIN, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its Micra™ AV2 and Micra™ VR2, the next generation of its industry-leading miniaturized, leadless pacemakers.

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  • DUBLIN, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its Micra™ AV2 and Micra™ VR2, the next generation of its industry-leading miniaturized, leadless pacemakers.
  • Comparable in size to a multivitamin, Micra pacemakers are less than one-tenth the size of traditional pacemakers.
  • Leaders in Cardiac Pacing This FDA approval builds on the Medtronic legacy in cardiac pacing, which includes:
    Inventing the first wearable pacemaker in 1957.
  • Gaining regulatory approval for the first pacing system to activate the heart's natural electrical system, conduction system pacing (approval via the His-bundle in 2018 and via the left bundle branch area in 2022).

PlayStation VR2 Launches Globally With Dozens of Stunning Virtual Reality Games Available

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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The PlayStation VR2 headset and included PlayStation VR2 Sense™ controller is available at the recommended retail price* of $549.99 / €599.99 / £529.99 / ¥74,980

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  • The PlayStation VR2 headset and included PlayStation VR2 Sense™ controller is available at the recommended retail price* of $549.99 / €599.99 / £529.99 / ¥74,980
    This press release features multimedia.
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    Sony Interactive Entertainment launches PlayStation VR2 on February 22, 2023.
  • I can’t wait for fans around the world to experience PlayStation VR2 for themselves.”
    Building upon key innovations from PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation VR2 ushers in a new generation of virtual reality experiences that will captivate players’ senses.
  • New Sensory Features with PlayStation®VR2 Sense™ Technology: The combination of PlayStation VR2 Sense controller, PlayStation VR2 headset feedback, 3D Audio, and eye tracking brings emotion and immersion to life.

Sony Exhibits at CES® 2023

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony will exhibit at CES® 2023, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada and online from Thursday, Jan. 5 (PST).

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony will exhibit at CES® 2023, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada and online from Thursday, Jan. 5 (PST).
  • As an environmental initiative, some of the booth panels are made of "Original Blended Material," a paper material developed by Sony.
  • Sony supports a wide range of production activities to get closer to various communities, from top creators to future creators.
  • A new prototype vehicle will be exhibited from Sony Honda Mobility, whose purpose is to "Move people, through the pursuit of innovation with diverse inspirations"
    For more details, please refer to the dedicated Sony Honda Mobility website.

Omdia: 12.5m consumer VR headsets will be sold in 2022, with $1.6bn being spent on VR content

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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In the face of macroeconomic challenges, the market continues to expand, with 12.5 million headsets expected to be sold in 2022, and $1.6bn spent on VR content.

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  • In the face of macroeconomic challenges, the market continues to expand, with 12.5 million headsets expected to be sold in 2022, and $1.6bn spent on VR content.
  • With 20 million cumulative Meta Quest headset sales projected by the end of 2022, Quest is the biggest VR ecosystem in the world and the leading VR content platform.
  • "Having surmounted core hardware issues, VR is faced with the much bigger challenge of content.
  • Games are the main reason people buy VR headsets, generating nearly 90% of VR content revenue today.