Michael Wolf on Tech Surprises and the 2021 Outlook

The Wall Street Journal Tech Conference highlights the impact of COVID-19 on technology and media, focusing on user attention, the rise of super users, and the evolution of gaming as a new digital paradigm. It explores the growth of AR and VR, changes in e-commerce and video streaming, and the importance of connectivity in esports and sports tech. The conference concludes with a forecast of significant growth in these industries.

What was the primary focus of the Wall Street Journal Tech Conference after the impact of shelter at home?

• The decline of traditional media

• The development of new gaming consoles

• The rise of new social media platforms

• The impact of shelter at home on technology and media

What percentage of users are considered tech and media super users?

• 75%

• 23%

• 10%

• 50%

Which activity saw a 29% increase in time spent during shelter in place?

• Social media usage

• Video conferencing

• Gaming

• Online shopping

What is the expected global revenue for video gaming by 2024?

• $145 billion

• $300 billion

• $198 billion

• $250 billion

Which companies are almost full stack game competitors?

• Apple, Google, Amazon

• Microsoft, Sony, Tencent

• Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat

• Netflix, Hulu, Disney

What is the forecasted growth of the VR and AR market by 2024?

• Fourfold

• Sixfold

• Eightfold

• Tenfold

What percentage of global e-commerce sales is accounted for by five companies?

• 30%

• 70%

• 90%

• 50%

How many hours a week is the average American streaming video?

• 10 hours

• 15.5 hours

• 20 hours

• 25 hours

What is the forecasted global viewership for esports by 2024?

• 600 million

• 700 million

• 900 million

• 796 million

What is the expected revenue from sports gambling by 2024?

• $10 billion

• $50 billion

• $25 billion

• $100 billion