Organisation: Beats

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business

The Beats go on: Apple redesigns world's best-selling headphones

The world’s most popular headphones are getting an overdue refresh.

gaa

Gillane not paying much heed to the opposition

news

Watch: Cork's new bishop joins local dance crew as he promises to 'keep doors open' to all

general

Scene and heard: This week's entertainment news

celebrity

Conor McGregor named his boat 188 and here’s the reason why

general

WATCH: Will the new iPhone have wireless headphones?

Slippers the latest gift as Ireland get comfy at World Cup

Jack McGrath seems to have hit the right note with his gift to his Ireland teammates.

Thu, 01 Oct, 2015

Review: Dr Dre, Compton: A Soundtrack

A surprise cameo on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly was a reminder that, contrary to widespread assumptions, Dr Dre had not retired from hip-hop.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015

Company moves to its own Beats

Innovative Dublin company Beats Medical has created an app which turns a smartphone into a medical device used to deliver treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2015

Music streaming revolutionary, says Apple

Apple CEO Tim Cook last night channelled Apple founder Steve Jobs to announce the tech giant’s new music streaming service.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2015

Apple recalls speakers over fire safety worries

Computer giant Apple has announced the recall of one of its products over fire safety fears.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

Emotional days for sports stars and fans in Ohio

The college basketball season in the US started early this past Sunday.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2014

Pink headphones cost footballer $10k

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick said he has been fined $10,000 (€7,927) by the NFL for the pink "Beats by Dre" brand name headphones he wore around his neck after Sunday’s game.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Scene and Heard:

All the news form the world of music and arts.

Fri, 26 Sep, 2014

Amazon launches Spotify competitor for streaming music

Amazon is launching a music streaming service in the US for its Prime members, adding yet another freebie to its popular free-shipping plan.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

Apple plans software to control homes

Technology giant Apple has introduced new software that will allow users to control their homes directly from mobile devices.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2014

Apple unveils new software to allow smart control of the home

Technology giant Apple has introduced new software that will allow users to control their homes directly from mobile devices.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2014

Apple to buy Beats Electronics for $3bn

Apple will make the most expensive acquisition in its history, after confirming a deal to buy Dr Dre's Beats Electronics for $3bn.

Thu, 29 May, 2014

Apple set to buy Beats for record deal of $3.2bn

Apple — which has its European headquarters in Cork — is close to paying a record $3.2bn (€2.3bn) for Beats Electronics, which also has a Cork link.

Sat, 10 May, 2014

Apple 'on verge of buying Beats Electronics'

Apple is orchestrating a $3.2bn acquisition of headphone make and music streaming distributor Beats Electronics, according to a report.

Fri, 09 May, 2014

Review - Beats by Dr. Dre Pill Speaker

When the Beats by Dr. Dre lineup started hitting stores back in 2008 they proved to be something of a phenomenon. Never before had headphones been seen by so many as the de facto fashion accessory or status symbol, but a combination of increased digital m

Thu, 01 Aug, 2013

Ain’t nuthin’ but a Cork thang for Dre

It’s long been a refuge for hippies, celebrities, and retiring Germans, but West Cork has now emerged as a tax haven for the world’s highest-paid musician.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2012