While Daft Punk may have sadly split, machine-created music may be about to skyrocket in popularity. Not only are artificial intelligence neural networks now capable of creating original melodies, but scientists are also developing robots capable of playing – and improvising – live music. So, will AI and androids soon top the charts? And could they even replace human musicians entirely? On this week's episode of the Science Focus Podcast, Prof Nick Bryan-Kinns, director of the Media and Arts Technology Centre at Queen Mary University of London, joins staff writer Thomas Ling to explain groundbreaking new music technology.

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has announced the new Nokia 2.2, delivering sophisticated AI powered low light imaging and Google Assistant at the press of a button, all at a truly astonishing price. Nokia 2.2 is the first 2 series Nokia smartphone to be part of the Android One programme, delivering the latest full Android experience on a modern 5.7" screen with a discreet selfie-notch. Shipping with Android 9 Pie, Nokia 2.2 is Android Q ready and will receive two years of OS upgrades and three years of monthly security updates, ensuring access to all the latest innovations from Android. Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, General Manager - Middle East, HMD Global, said: "We continue to offer secure and innovative smartphone experience that keeps getting better with two years of OS updates and three years of monthly security updates. And today, we've brought the pinnacle of AI experiences to more people than ever before with the Nokia 2.2, which joins our Android One family.