Barry McCormack: Painting Devils – Dublin songwriter’s eighth album is a hoot from start to finish
Former member of Jubilee All-Stars delivers insightful, witty lyrics with the mischief of Dylan and the rhythm of John Cooper Clarke
Former member of Jubilee All-Stars delivers insightful, witty lyrics with the mischief of Dylan and the rhythm of John Cooper Clarke
Ellison family and US investment group RedBird to invest $8 billion in group
Licensing negotiations come as music industry wrestles with legal and creative impact of artificial intelligence
Expression of intent comes a day before exclusivity window is due to close for rival Skydance Media
Tech review: Sony brings all its expertise to bear on these impressive noise-cancelling earbuds
Avoid Christmas Day hassle and tears by getting new tech ready to go, and don’t forget to recycle
Games were at the cutting edge of computing long before machine learning
Breakthrough could pave way for agreement with striking actors’ union
There’s an official theme song by Imagine Dragons and a reported $200 million budget
Archie Madekwe is hugely likable as the Cardiff bedroom gamer who makes it big on the racetrack
The racing driver was keen for the tragedy of a crash that killed a spectator to be included in the exhilarating new film based on his career
Built in head-tracking technology make the sound feel even more immersive
Rechargeable battery lasts up to 30 hours
Move expected to halt majority of productions and have major effects on broader LA economy
Strike is expected to have an immediate impact on publicity efforts for the summer’s top films
This film plugs straight into the aesthetic of the comic book, borrowing from Marvel’s artists of the silver age
German artist says he ‘applied as a cheeky monkey’ to find out if competitions are prepared for AI images to enter
Tech tools can be used to ingest the creativity of artists, learn from it, then spew out music and lyrics at scale. That’s not ideal
Rise in users of paid subscription services drives growth as industry figures call for higher prices
Many large appliances lose support for so-called smart features after just a couple of years. That’s not good enough
Competition and Markets Authority proposes sell-off of blockbuster Call of Duty franchise as price for green-lighting record acquisition
HBO’s adaptation of the Sony PlayStation game has been cited as a reason regulators should approve Microsoft’s swoop on Activision Blizzard
Move signals little improvement for the hyped-but-unproven virtual reality sector
Tech giant hopes to start shipping cars under Afeela brand in 2026
If devices are on that festive list, it is inevitable there will be software updates to install before they can be used. Get the hassle under control in advance
Accord comes as US regulators scrutinise Microsoft’s acquisition on Activision
Funding will be used to add 24 jobs, bringing the number of employees to 40
Tech Tools: Three tiers of membership to choose from but it is curtains for PlayStation Now
Sony offers crystal-clear chat, immersive sound and high-resolution audio support
Company has already slashed production due a severe shortage of semiconductors
HiTune T3 buds include Bluetooth 5.2 and use AI to filter out background noise
Strong performance at gaming and network services business lifts fourth quarter
Director discusses working on no budget, Doctor Strange and playing Marvel catch-up
Review: Swirling psychedelia can’t hide the limitations of this disappointment
Say thank you for the music with a better sounding experience. Plus, the best turntables whatever your budget
Waterford golfer feels his game is well suited to the unique challenge of the Masters
Neither of the first two Venom films were any good, but they both made mighty fortunes
The imprecise art of innovation and how to maximise your chances of business success
US vice-president Kamala Harris backs calls for war crimes investigation over invasion
Joint venture shows how Japanese companies are trying to catch up in the race for EV dominance
Concerts, dance recitals and exhibitions pulled over Vladimir Putin’s war
Five civilians killed in a rocket attack on a Kyiv TV tower as Zelenskiy urges EU to prove it sides with country in conflict
Misplaced fury at viral game’s new owners is a pandemic side-effect few saw coming
Deal covers copyrights for more than 600 songs and future music earnings
Wild Geese: Restauranteur on life in LA and how his business thrived during pandemic
Now starring in The Eyes of Tammy Faye the former web-slinger is tipped for an Oscar
Demand for device continues as games maker grapples with chip shortage
Japanese company lifts its full-year forecast after bumper quarter
Planet Business: ‘Back-up planners’ and ‘self-love seekers’ welcome
Move could turn out to define near future of consumer technology
Deal for Call of Duty games maker wiped $20bn from Sony’s valuation in a day
Tech Tools: Latest in new generation of OLED TVs offers boosted brightness and contrast
Everything you need, from phone holders to instant translators and waterproof cases
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices