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Brits hoard £4.14bn in unused games consoles at home

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Brits are sitting on 49m unused games consoles worth GBP £4.14bn, as cash-strapped households hoard old tech instead of trading it in.
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Risk yoga - are you as flexible as you think you are?

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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CISOs must embrace flexibility like yoga to balance evolving business risks and protect value as companies pivot and innovate over time.
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UK electronics market set for GBP £25.4bn as search trends shift

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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The UK consumer electronics market is set to reach GBP £25.4bn in 2025, driven by AI devices, smartphones and rising demand for new gadgets despite a slight brand dip.
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Half of consumers trust brands more when using passkeys

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.
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Game review: Just Dance 2024 (PS5)

Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Just Dance got famous back when it was released originally for the Nintendo Wii in 2009. Now, Just Dance 2024 is here and here are my thoughts about it.
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Game review: Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch)

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Nintendo has released Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and it's arguably one of the best games to be released in 2023!.
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LEGO & Nintendo partner to bring Animal Crossing to life

Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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Nintendo and LEGO partner together to launch Animal Crossing-themed LEGO, set to launch globally in March 2024.
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Game review: Puzzle Bobble Everybubble! (Switch)

Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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The new Puzzle Bobble game, Puzzle Bobble Everybubble!, can now be played exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Switch)

Mon, 22nd May 2023
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom offers new abilities and adventures, but some may be disappointed by reused graphics and map.
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Early lessons from Pokemon Go

Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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Pokemon Go has brought augmented reality to the masses, revealing the potential for brands to take advantage of the craze.
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Analysts: Sony's acquisition of Gaikai won't make consoles obsolete

Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Sony's acquisition of cloud-gaming firm Gaikai aims to bolster its tech sales, not end consoles, say analysts.
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Is iSKY headed to Xbox 360, PS3? - Updated

Wed, 24th Nov 2010
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At an iSKY conference held this afternoon, the broadcaster revealed its intentions to launch its platform on the popular home-gaming consoles.
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Full Rock Band 3 track list announced

Wed, 1st Sep 2010
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With 83 songs ranging from The Smiths to Avenged Sevenfold, there really is something for everybody in the upcoming band sim.
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UPDATE: Low preorder rate for Kinect

Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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ShopTo urges a price drop for Kinect amid low UK preorders, questioning its competitiveness with the Wii in the current economic climate.
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Console price cuts by Christmas?

Wed, 12th May 2010
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Christmas cheer for gamers? Xbox 360, Wii, and PS3 set for price cuts amid stiff competition, hints insider source to UK's MCV.
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Rainbow Six Sequel Hits Chart Top Spot

Thu, 1st May 2008
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Ubisoft's latest Tom Clancy shooter has hit the top of the UK All Formats charts on its first week of release.
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Endless Ocean – Wii

Thu, 1st May 2008
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Dive into the endless beauty of the ocean with Wii's 'Endless Ocean', offering an unparalleled virtual scuba experience.
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Pokémon Pearl – Nintendo DS

Wed, 1st Aug 2007
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Nintendo delights fans with Pokémon Pearl for DS, venturing into Sinnoh with 107 new Pokémon, strategic battles, and innovative online play.