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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Entertainment

A curated UK 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.

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Recent Digital Entertainment News

Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief
Streaming

Reconeyez appoints Mark Williams as EMEA Sales Chief

Reconeyez names Mark Williams as Vice President of Sales, EMEA, as VOSKER-backed expansion targets installers, integrators and remote security growth.

Last month

TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV
Gaming

TCL launches QLED TVs in UK with Google TV & Fire TV

TCL expands its UK TV line-up with QLED sets from 43in to 98in, mixing Google TV and Fire TV across models priced from GBP £379.

Last month

Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents
Social Media

Deepfake report finds US & X lead global incidents

UK trails US in deepfake threat ranking as identifAI flags X as main spreader and political manipulation as the top use case.

Last month

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Genetec, Convergint and Axis Communications to unveil cloud-enabled, AI-driven security platform at Birmingham trade show.

Last month

Thames Freeport names winners in Connectivity Lab trials
Productivity

Thames Freeport names winners in Connectivity Lab trials

Thames Freeport backs AI, 5G and digital twin trials at Tilbury, London Gateway and Ford Dagenham to boost productivity and safety.

Last month

Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds
Email

Britons would ditch heating before internet, survey finds

Survey finds many Britons would sacrifice heating, hot water and even the fridge before going without internet access for a week.

Last month

Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre with GBP £4m
Small Business

Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre with GBP £4m

Evri opens Barnsley fulfilment centre after GBP £4m investment, creating more than 150 jobs and enabling 11.59pm next-day cut-off times.

Last month

Neuphonic & Rapport launch real-time digital humans
Gaming

Neuphonic & Rapport launch real-time digital humans

Neuphonic and Rapport unveil CPU-based digital humans with sub-100 millisecond response times, aimed at gaming, film, training and customer engagement.

Last month

IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks
Gaming

IDnow & Trustfull partner on continuous fraud checks

IDnow and Trustfull team up to add continuous fraud checks beyond onboarding, using behavioural and device signals to spot risk throughout customer journeys.

Tue, 31st Mar 2026

AI Personality Awards launch with GBP £67,000 prize
IT Industry

AI Personality Awards launch with GBP £67,000 prize

OpenArt, Fanvue and ElevenLabs launch AI Personality awards as virtual stars chase brands, subscriptions and a GBP £67,000 prize fund.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Nucleus365 signs white-label payments deal with Paysecure
Gaming

Nucleus365 signs white-label payments deal with Paysecure

Nucleus365 will white-label Paysecure's AI-driven payments orchestration suite, adding smart routing and 500+ connections to its platform.

Wed, 25th Mar 2026

World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens
Gaming

World Cup to spark UK spending surge & second screens

World Cup set to kick off UK spending spree as fans splash out on home viewing gear and juggle matches with shopping on second screens.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Co-op extends VoCoVo headset rollout to 2,300 stores
Headphones

Co-op extends VoCoVo headset rollout to 2,300 stores

Co-op signs five-year VoCoVo deal to roll out upgraded S5 Pro headsets to 2,300 UK stores, boosting safety and service on the shop floor.

Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Augur raises USD $15m to expand AI risk monitoring
Data Protection

Augur raises USD $15m to expand AI risk monitoring

London AI risk monitor Augur raises USD $15m seed round led by Plural to scale privacy-first surveillance across European infrastructure.

Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Hoppr sets London HQ & Lotier alliance for LatAm push
Streaming

Hoppr sets London HQ & Lotier alliance for LatAm push

Hoppr picks London for its European hub and teams with Lotier to drive addressable TV ad growth across key Latin American markets.

Sat, 7th Mar 2026

Video game cheat economy grows into USD $8.5bn giant
Mobile gaming

Video game cheat economy grows into USD $8.5bn giant

A growing underground market for video game cheats has swelled into a USD $8.5 billion industry, outstripping esports and Twitch revenues.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Netherlands tops MedUX ranking for European 5G quality
Cloud Services

Netherlands tops MedUX ranking for European 5G quality

The Netherlands has been named Europe's top market for 5G mobile quality, beating Denmark, Norway and Switzerland in MedUX's latest study.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Adlook reshapes UK & EMEA leadership to drive growth
Spotify

Adlook reshapes UK & EMEA leadership to drive growth

Adlook appoints Darren Thompson and promotes Jacek Celiński as it sharpens UK focus and unifies EMEA growth under new leadership.

Wed, 25th Feb 2026

'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi
Technology Gifts

'Phantom' smart gadgets blamed for slowing home WiFi

So-called phantom smart gadgets are quietly clogging home WiFi, slowing streaming and gaming as half-term pushes families online for longer.

Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Škoda brings AirConsole & Tetris to parked EV drivers
Mobile gaming

Škoda brings AirConsole & Tetris to parked EV drivers

Škoda adds AirConsole gaming and six-month exclusive Tetris to Enyaq and Elroq, turning charging stops into smartphone-controlled play sessions.

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Job Moves