FOR THE LOVE OF POD
BLOCKBUSTER GAMES
MUST HAVE HEADPHONES
CES 2020
With podcasting more popular than ever, we show you the best kit for professionals and hobbyists alike
New video games are the undisputed kings of entertainment. We examine the gaming industry’s success
From gaming headsets to top in-ears: we look at the best headphones to keep your customers entertained
We bring you the latest news and greatest innovations from the world’s top consumer technology show
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MARCH 2020 ENTERTAINMENT ISSUE 18
THE BEST GADGETS UNDER THE SUN! It’s time to spring into action with our roundup of the top outdoor-ready tech for 2020
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Springtime Tech
Bett on Exertis
Must Have
GET YOUR CUSTOMERS OUTSIDE WITH THIS TOP TECH
A LOOK AT BETT 2020 - THE DEFINITIVE EDTECH SHOW
TOP 10 HEADPHONES TO BRING MUSIC TO YOUR CUSTOMERS’ EARS
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CONTENTS Page 05 WELCOME FROM EXERTIS Exertis’ Mike Buley introduces the latest issue of Future Entertainment magazine
Page 14 FOR THE LOVE OF POD We look at the rise of podcasting – and the top kit to get your customers involved
Page 23 OUT WITH THE OLD SCHOOL Learn how to appeal to education-centric customers with some tips of the trade
Page 24 HOT PICKS Some of the top-selling products, perfect for making you more margin
Page 06 MARKET STATS UPDATE Current trends from across the tech industry that will shape your business into the future
Page 08 NEWS IN BRIEF The latest news from the gaming, audio, smart home and consumer tech markets
Page 12 SPRING INTO ACTION The top outdoor-ready tech to get your customers on the move this spring Page 16 CES 2020 Tech journalist Simon Lucas reports on all the hottest announcements from CES 2020
Page 20 STAY SECURE WITH SWANN Keep your home and business safe with Swann’s best-in-class security options
Page 26 BLOCKBUSTER GAMES In 2020, ‘blockbusters’ are coming to your gaming console as often as the cinema
Page 22 BETT ON EXERTIS We take a look at Bett 2020, the world’s biggest education tech show
Page 27 MUST HAVE HEADPHONES The best headphones for your favourite tracks or the newest gaming adventure
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