How Syd Bennett launched an R&B career with old MacBooks and a microphone
Digital Trends spoke with Syd Bennett, lead singer of R&B group The Internet, about the do-it-yourself recording process she's used to become a star.
The retro Muzen OTR Wood speaker may be tiny, but it packs a big punch
Those nostalgic for simpler times when the music was sweet and the technology was simple(r) can check out the Muzen OTR Wood.
The best songs from Apple commercials
Apple has always been known for its great taste in music. Here, we've rounded up our favorite songs featured in Apple commercials.
YouTube creates one-of-a-kind Grammys invitations with Google Home Maxes
YouTube's calling card for an upcoming Grammys party is a custom Google Home Max made even more unique by the work of New York graffiti artist CYCLE.
Embracing the ’80s and flipping the script with The Shins frontman James Mercer
The Shins completely reworked all eleven songs on their 2017 album, Heartworms, for The Worm’s Heart, and band mastermind James Mercer thinks the Flipped versions are better overall.
The Pipe is a futuristic new instrument that looks like a cyberpunk saxophone
Vlad Kreimer's innovative cyberpunk instrument, The Pipe, is capable of transforming a person’s voice into a drumbeat or synth.
The best music festivals in America you can’t afford to miss
There is nothing like a full weekend of sunshine and music. Here are our picks for the best music festivals in America in 2018.
Fender’s American Original Series marries classic guitars with modern tech
Fender has found a way to bridge the gap between nostalgia and new technology with its new American Original Series.
Kasotsuka Shojo is the world’s first cryptocurrency-themed pop group
Kasotsuka Shojo is the world's first J-pop group inspired by cryptocurrency. Tickets for the first show were purchasable with cryptocurrency.
Muuselab keeps kids off smartphones by creating the Jooki jukebox
We met up with Muuselabs CEO Theodore Marescaux at this year's CES conference to learn more about the company's Jooki jukebox for kids.
Bang & Olufsen looks to the future with new headphones and Airplay 2 support
At CES 2018, Bang & Olufsen detailed new headphone models, and updates that will bring Google Assistant and Airplay 2 to existing products.
Retired but not tired, Usain Bolt plays Call of Duty, DJs, and walks rrreally slow
We interview Usain Bolt at CES 2018 about his Philips' Bass+ wireless headphones, savoring semi-retirement, and just how slow he can walk.
Will.i.am’s company I.am+ scoops up wireless earbud maker Earin
Will.i.am's tech company I.am+ revealed at CES that it has acquired Earin, which produced some of the first "true wireless" earbuds.
1More shows off twistable, wireless Triple Driver buds, innovative gaming cans
1More reveals bendable new wireless version of its popular Triple Driver earbuds, as well as an intriguing new pair of gaming headphones.
Go ahead, upload that song — Facebook reaches deal with Sony/ATV Music
Facebook users can now use music from Sony/ATV artists without legal penalty, thanks to a new agreement that also includes Instagram.
Sony’s new fully wireless in-ears drown out the world while you break a sweat
Sony's new headphone lineup includes a pair of fully wireless sports in-ears with active noise cancellation.
Cleer’s 360 Space Smart Home Speaker gives Alexa a bigger, or quieter, voice
Backed by Qualcomm's new smart speaker tech and featuring immersive 360-degree sound, the Cleer Space speaker gives Alexa a bigger voice.
Go green, save green: Affordable House of Marley Bluetooth speaker made from hemp
House of Marley's new product line includes a pair of sweat resistant banded wireless in-ears, and two speakers made with upcycled hemp.
Asus joins the Alexa smart speaker party with Lyra Voice
More than just a smart speaker, the Asus Lyra Voice also packs a tri-band AC2200 mesh Wi-Fi node for a better Alexa experience.
Anker Innovations’ five key sub-brands focus on smart home, batteries, and more
Anker, a popular accessory company on Amazon, is now a sub-brand under Anker Innovations. It sits alongside Eufy, Zolo, and Roav.
Nuheara’s newest earbuds widen your choices for personalized hearing devices
Upgraded IQbuds and two all-new IQ products make up the Nuheara intelligent hearables suite introduced at CES.
Nostalgia drove sales of cassette tapes to new heights in 2017
Think physical media is dead? Think again. Nostalgia for the 1980s has led to an increase in the sale of cassette tapes.
Monster takes a ‘beating’ with $8 million judgment in Dr. Dre headphone case
Beats, the headphone company originally founded by Dr. Dre, scored a major victory in its ongoing legal battle with Monster.
Naked but never nihilistic, Starsailor charts a course for indie soul
Starsailor’s fifth album, All This Life, connects all the right sonic dots, ensuring each of its 11 songs convey all the honest emotions soulful singers must share in order to reach their audience.
A.I.-powered guitar gadget ‘hears’ what you play, backs you up in real time
OneManBand is a smart guitar device that 'listens' to what you’re playing, adapts to it, and then generates a real-time backup track.
The Populele is a gamified smart ukulele that promises to make music (more) fun
Of the many legions of smart devices that will be making their debut at CES 2018, few are likely to be as smile-inducing as the Populele.
Music mogul Jimmy Iovine is reportedly leaving Apple
Music mogul Jimmy Iovine helped grow Apple Music into a monster, but it looks like he's ready to move on to bigger and better things.
Spotify hit with a $1.6 billion lawsuit over Tom Petty, Neil Young songs
Music streaming giant Spotify has been hit with a $1.6 billion lawsuit brought by major music publisher Wixen.
Microsoft officially draws the curtain on its Groove Music streaming service
As of today, the Groove Music app from Microsoft no longer offers the option to stream, purchase, or download music.
While Nike dominated the sneaker industry, hip-hop allowed Reebok to stay relevant
Reebok Classic head Todd Krinsky and rapper Cam'ron break down how hip-hop helped Reebok stay relevant for more than 15 years.
Samsung C-Lab debuts smartglasses, portable speakers, and a breathing device
Samsung's C-Lab debuts a portable directional speaker, a device to help folks breathe better, and a pair of smart visual-aid eyeglasses.
Meet the playlist curators who mint new music stars, one pick at a time
Digital Trends spoke to major players in the music industry to find out how Apple Music and Spotify playlists are making stars and hits.
These are the best music videos of 2017
From Kendrick Lamar imitating the Last Supper to OK Go flying in front of 567 printers, these are the best music videos we saw in 2017.