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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Entertainment

A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Digital Entertainment.

What to know about Digital Entertainment

Digital Entertainment is a vibrant and evolving field that encompasses a broad range of media, technologies, and experiences designed to engage audiences through digital platforms. From the latest innovations in gaming, animation, and streaming services to virtual reality and AI-powered content creation, this topic covers the diverse landscape of entertainment that leverages cutting-edge digital technologies.

Our coverage highlights how advancements like AMD’s new AI PC innovations, immersive virtual reality adventures, and evolving streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and Lightbox are reshaping how content is produced, delivered, and consumed. The integration of artificial intelligence and cloud technologies is transforming gaming experiences, video production, and audience engagement, making digital entertainment more interactive and accessible than ever.

By exploring stories about the fusion of traditional entertainment with digital advancements—such as Sony’s anime acquisitions, the rise of live streaming community-building, and emerging trends in digital collectibles—readers can gain insight into the future direction of entertainment. Whether you are a gamer, a content creator, or simply an enthusiast seeking to understand the dynamic digital media world, our articles offer valuable perspectives on the tools, platforms, and cultural shifts driving this exciting industry.

Irish Digital Entertainment News

Regional stories with direct local relevance

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Digital Entertainment

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Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Digital Entertainment News

Paysafe expands Tebex partnership for gaming payments
Gaming

Paysafe expands Tebex partnership for gaming payments

More game studios and server operators will be able to cut checkout friction as Tebex adds Paysafe card processing and alternative payment methods.

Last week

Logitech G named partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Gaming

Logitech G named partner for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

Players will get branded in-game items and creator tools as Logitech G deepens its reach inside one of gaming's biggest shooter launches.

Last week

Infobip launches PitchMate AI agent for football fans
Contact Centre

Infobip launches PitchMate AI agent for football fans

Football fans can now get fixtures, stats and games in WhatsApp and RCS as Infobip deepens its push into sports engagement.

Last week

Authologic adds Google Wallet support for KYC checks
Gaming

Authologic adds Google Wallet support for KYC checks

The integration lets regulated firms verify customers with reusable digital IDs while reducing repeated uploads and manual checks.

Last week

AWS launches Graviton5-based EC2 C9g & C9gd instances
Gaming

AWS launches Graviton5-based EC2 C9g & C9gd instances

AWS customers get faster compute options for heavy workloads, with the new Graviton5-based instances offering up to 25% more performance per vCPU.

This month

Paysafe joins Primer to widen card payment options
Gaming

Paysafe joins Primer to widen card payment options

Merchants using Primer can now tap Paysafe's card processing in North America, Europe and Australasia, widening routing choice.

Last month

Betting platforms hit by bot attacks during World Cup
Gaming

Betting platforms hit by bot attacks during World Cup

World Cup betting traffic has become a target for denial-of-service campaigns, with one European operator hit by 19 million malicious requests.

Last month

LexisNexis & Promon team up on mobile fraud defence
Gaming

LexisNexis & Promon team up on mobile fraud defence

Fraud teams will gain extra app-level signals as the firms combine mobile protection with identity intelligence to catch tampering and abuse.

Last month

Vertiv launches desktop PowerUPS 100 range in EMEA
Gaming

Vertiv launches desktop PowerUPS 100 range in EMEA

Short outages can now be covered for home offices and retail tills, as the compact range targets small devices across EMEA.

Last month

Sports betting apps targeted by fraud, warns Approov
Gaming

Sports betting apps targeted by fraud, warns Approov

Major sporting events are giving fraudsters fresh ways to scrape data, hijack tokens and abuse APIs in genuine betting apps.

Last month

8BitDo Xbox accessories launch in Europe with EU rollout
Gaming

8BitDo Xbox accessories launch in Europe with EU rollout

European gamers will get officially licensed 8BitDo Xbox peripherals in local layouts, with prices starting at GBP £39.99.

Last month

PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access
Gaming

PureVPN launches ChatGPT tool for VPN server access

Users in 10 markets can now find and connect to PureVPN servers through ChatGPT prompts, without sharing data with the chatbot.

Last month

WPP launches HEX AI creative studio to boost talent
AI skills

WPP launches HEX AI creative studio to boost talent

The move adds 50 creative technologists as clients scramble for staff who can turn AI trials into production work.

Last month

GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers
Gaming

GXTrust launches two USB microphones for streamers

Demand for plug-and-play creator audio is rising, with the three new models pitched at streamers, podcasters and gamers using home setups.

Last month

Luma launches Ray3.2 with tighter AI video control
Gaming

Luma launches Ray3.2 with tighter AI video control

Studios and advertisers gain finer scene control as Luma opens its AI video model to APIs, keyframes and post-production formats.

Last month

Apple unveils AI frameworks & Xcode 27 for developers
Gaming

Apple unveils AI frameworks & Xcode 27 for developers

Developers will gain on-device AI, coding agents and faster builds as Apple widens its software toolset across iPhone, Mac and Vision Pro.

Last month

ThetaRay launches game to spot money mules in crowd
Gaming

ThetaRay launches game to spot money mules in crowd

Players must pick out a mule hidden in crowded scenes as banks face rising pressure to curb fraud and recruit awareness.

Last month

Sony sets August launch for wireless fight stick & monitor
Gaming

Sony sets August launch for wireless fight stick & monitor

Gamers will get a premium new PS5 desk setup in August, as Sony rolls out its first wireless fight stick and a 27-inch monitor.

Last month

Nvidia unveils RTX Spark PCs and expands RTX software
Gaming

Nvidia unveils RTX Spark PCs and expands RTX software

More than 1,000 games and apps now support Nvidia's RTX features, as the chipmaker also readies a new compact PC design for AI tasks.

Last month