Tim Cook thinks the iPad Pro could spell the end of the personal computer. “Why would you buy a PC anymore?” the Apple boss said in an interview with The Telegraph. “No really, why would you buy one?” Cook, Apple’s chief executive, is in Britain for the launch of the oversize, 12.9-inch iPad Pro tablet, …

Wearable technology is about to take off. UK airline EasyJet is sending new uniforms down the runway that are covered with LED lights and built-in sensors. Budget flyer EasyJet, founded in 1995 by the colourful entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, is the UK’s biggest airline by number of passengers carried. The airline is celebrating its 20th anniversary by trying out new …

Can’t get enough of the cybercrime drama “Mr Robot”? When the next series lands, you’ll be able to see new episodes on Amazon here in the UK straight after they’re first shown on US telly. Created by Sam Esmail, “Mr Robot” stars Rami Malek as troubled computer expert Elliot Alderson. Elliot is recruited into a society of hackers led by …

DUBLIN — Pop stars complaining about the money they get from Spotify “should go back and talk to their record labels,” according to dance music veteran Steve Angello of Size Records and Swedish House Mafia. Angello was speaking here today at Ireland’s annual Internet conference Web Summit. A DJ and producer who has worked with the likes of Will.i.am, Nicole …

DUBLIN — Smartphones and mobile apps, Instagram in particular, have helped set off a new explosion of photography in the past couple of years. But while a picture paints a thousand hashtags, it’s important to remember the context and nuance an image can’t show. That was one of the points I discussed Tuesday with Instagram co-founder Mike Krieger and Anna …

Enlarge ImageThe “Force Awakens” promo poster by artist Drew Struzan. Disney/Lucasfilm The Force will awaken on Sky as the UK satellite broadcaster renews its deal with Disney to show Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars movies. Sky’s Movie channels have long had a stranglehold on new movies making their TV debut, including Disney films. That’s set to continue with new …

Enlarge ImageNatasha Lyonne (left) and Aidy Bryant will appear together in a new production backed by Vimeo. Debby Wong/Corbis Vimeo has recruited stars of “Saturday Night Live,” “Parks and Recreation” and “Orange is the New Black” as it joins Netflix and other video services creating original films and TV shows. From “House of Cards” on Netflix to “Transparent” on Amazon, …

Bwin In rugby you get in trouble for a high tackle, but what about a high-tech tackle? As the Rugby World Cup scrums down in England, imagine the futuristic kit that could take to the pitch in coming years. Wearable technology is becoming more flexible and more imaginative in its use, and it’s already making its way into sports such …

Enlarge ImageThe Royal Oak in Rhandirmwyn, named Carmarthenshire Pub Of The Year 2015. The Royal Oak When you want to get more bars, Vodafone wants you to go to the bar. The UK phone network has launched a new pilot scheme in country pubs to improve mobile phone signal as you sup your pint. Internet connection and phone signal in …

Enlarge ImageThe privacy-focused Sikur GranitePhone, seen earlier this year. Stephen Shankland/CNET Your smartphone is putting your privacy at risk, and the people who made it aren’t doing enough to protect you. That’s the warning from the makers of Sikur GranitePhone, a new security-focused smartphone which is available to pre-order today. As our world becomes more connected, maintaining our security and …