Spotify introduces ways for fans to directly help musicians in need
Musicians will soon have the option to fundraise directly from their Spotify artist profile pages so that their fans can donate to them or a particular cause.
The best free online concerts to watch from your couch
Many artists are taking the social distancing opportunity to provide free, live shows so all of us stuck at home can pretend we are right there with them.
Stream Brain.fm Focus and Sleep playlists with a free Tidal Music 30-day trial
Tidal Music has teamed up with Brain.fm to bring you scientifically curated playlists for sleep and focus. Start listening now with a free 30-day trial.
This hand-washing lyrics generator means no more Happy Birthday
Fed up with singing Happy Birthday every time you wash your hands? This clever lyrics generator matches the words of any song with a hand-washing infographic.
This 1.8 billion-pixel photo of Mars took the Curiosity rover 4 days to shoot
Made of more than 1,000 images, the latest image from Mars rover Curiosity is the highest resolution photo from the rover yet, despite the equipment's age.
Deep learning A.I. can imitate the distortion effects of iconic guitar gods
Researchers have created a deep learning A.I. that accurately reproduces the sounds of iconic guitar amps. That's a way more challenging problem than you might think.
Galaxy S20, Galaxy Buds+, Z Flip: Everything you’ll see at Galaxy Unpacked today
It wouldn't be Galaxy Unpacked without an array of potential reveals, and Samsung isn't likely to disappoint this year. The year's first Galaxy Unpacked is February 11, and there's plenty of rumors about what we'll be seeing. From the Galaxy S20 to the latest foldable, here's what to expect.
Elon Musk is a SoundCloud rapper now, in 2020’s weirdest twist
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the next logical step for a technological futurist: He has released a rap track, Don't Doubt ur Vibe, on SoundCloud.
Radiohead’s new online public library offers tons of goodies for fans
Radiohead has pulled together a ton of content from its multi-decade history to create the Radiohead Public Library. The online treasure trove contains everything from videos, music, and artwork, to websites, merchandise, and assorted ephemera. It even offers a personalized library card!
Does your dog love yacht rock? Find out with Spotify’s pet playlist generator
If you’ve ever wondered if your dog prefers rap or rock and roll, Spotify has got the answers with a new pet playlist generator. The generator lets you choose what kind of pet you have, answer some questions, and then curates a playlist based on your pet's personality and your own listening history.
Best deals on Bose and Altec Lansing headphones in Nordstrom’s half-year sale
Nordstrom built its reputation on holding customer satisfaction as the strongest corporate value. Nordy's also has sales, and today you can save on select headphones and earbuds from Bose, Altec Lansing, and Urbanears during the retailer's half-year sales event. This sale ends today, January 2, 2020, so don't hesitate.
Spotify is making it even easier to judge your friends’ musical tastes
A not-yet-released feature on Spotify, called “Tastebuds” would let you discover new music through your friends’ lists by curating a playlist for you based on your and your friends’ similar tastes. App researcher Jane Manchun Wong, tweeted that the Tastebuds tab would be located in Spotify’s main navigation.
YouTube Music’s Spotify-esque Discover Mix now widely available
After a few months of experimenting, YouTube Music has officially launched three new personalized playlists including one called Discover Mix that takes aim at those who love Spotify's long-running Discover Weekly. Could this be the killer feature that will convert the masses from Spotify to YouTube Music?
Apple removes nostalgic app that made your phone look like an iPod
Apple removed a music player app that could make your iPhone look like an old school iPod from the App Store. The app called “Rewound” only appeared on the App Store last week, but the app’s creator said that the app was “killed” because it could be mistaken as an Apple-designed app.
Sennheiser’s new Momentum 2 wireless earbuds will have active noise canceling
We love a good sequel, and if there's any truth to a recent FCC filing, the next Sennheiser Momentum true wireless earbuds will be worth the wait. According to a page from the Momentum 2's user manual, the earbuds will have active noise cancellation -- a premium feature we're seeing a lot of lately.
Dolby Atmos Music is now available on Tidal HiFi via select devices
There are now two streaming services that support Dolby Atmos Music, the immersive format that is based on the same audio technology as Atmos for movies. Today, Tidal HiFi joins Amazon Music HD in offering the format, but only to select listeners who have one of a handful of compatible Android devices.
Spotify Wrapped: How to see your top songs and music for 2019
Spotify Wrapped is a personalized set of year-end stats that let you see which songs, artists, and albums were your favorites in 2019. But the feature isn't always that easy to find or use. Here's how to find Spotify Wrapped 2019 and how it works, so you can see the music that moved you all year and all decade.
Digital Trends Live: Instagram’s age requirement, Spotify Wrapped, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Caleb Denison and Drew Prindle dive into the biggest trending stories in tech, including Instagram’s age requirement, Nintendo Switch’s record sales, making a movie with Spectacles 3 glasses, Spotify Wrapped 2019, and more.
Beats Powerbeats Pro review: Great design, with a flaw
Beats’ first true wireless earbuds leverage tech from Apple, including the H1 chip inside the AirPods 2, in a larger design that nearly doubles the battery life
How to clean your AirPods or AirPods Pro case
The AirPods' charging case is one of the coolest features about the earbuds themselves. However, dirt and grime can cause cosmetic and functional damage to the case. Here's how to clean your AirPods case effectively.
Spotify Wrapped gives a personalized look at who you listened to most in 2019
Each year, Spotify gives its Premium subscribers the ability to look back at their musical habits and discover which artists, tracks, and albums were most significant to them. For 2019, Spotify has expanded these lists to cover the entire decade, revealing what the world was listening to for the last 10 years.
Sony WF-1000X noise-canceling earbuds are still $177 off for Cyber Monday
The last of the Cyber Monday deals is coming to an end. One of the best deals we've spotted still available is on Sony true wireless noise-canceling earbuds which are on sale for less than half price. You can pick up a pair of Sony WF-1000X earbuds at Walmart for just $100, a $177 saving.
Bose Quiet Comfort 35 wireless headphones are under $300 for Cyber Monday
If you're looking for a pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones, today is the day to act! With offers stretching from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, one of the best deals on headphones is still running: $70 off the Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones at Amazon, so you pay $280 instead of the usual $350.
These are the best wireless headphones for $50 this Cyber Monday
Don't have much to spend on headphones? You don't have to settle for poor sound on a meager budget, especially if you buy them during these major sales events. Best Buy is discounting Skullcandy's Hesh 3 over-ear wireless headphones by 50 percent, bringing their cost down to just $50 for Cyber Monday.
Marshall Stanmore II Bluetooth speaker is $150 off for Cyber Monday
Most of the best Bluetooth speaker deals are for fully portable models, but if you want big sound in the home, there's no better option than the Marshall Stanmore II. It offers loud sound, big bass, and a head-turning design, and it's only $200 as part of Best Buy's Cyber Monday sales.
These Sony wireless noise-canceling headphones are $110 off for Cyber Monday
It's every technophile's favorite day of the year: Cyber Monday, when online retailers offer massive savings on popular electronics. We've got a terrific Cyber Monday deal on headphones: The Sony WH-CH700N wireless noise-canceling headphones are $110 off at Best Buy, down to just $90.
Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones are less than $300 for Cyber Monday
Now that Cyber Monday has arrived, you'll want to move fast to snap up great deals like an offer on the critically adored noise-canceling headphones from Sony. The Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones are now $278 at Amazon, which is over $70 off the list price and an absolute bargain for some of our favorite headphones.
Samsung Galaxy Buds down to just $100 for Cyber Monday
One of the best pairs of true wireless earbuds is getting discounted at Amazon for Cyber Monday 2019. Normally $130, the Samsung Galaxy Buds are being knocked down to just $99. It's a solid $30 discount for some of the most versatile buds you can find, and they work with both Android and iPhone.
Best Cyber Monday Deal? This amazing Ultimate Ears Bluetooth speaker is $125 off
For awesome sound inside the home and out, a portable Bluetooth speaker is your best friend, and Target has a great deal if you're seeking one. For Cyber Monday, you can take 50% off its usual $250 price tag, bringing this Alexa-enabled room-filling beast down to just $125.
Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds are down to just $200 for Cyber Monday
One of the best deals we've seen on headphones for Cyber Monday is for the high-end Powerbeats Pro totally wireless earphones, which are available now on Amazon for just $200 -- a savings of $50 on the list price of $250.
Amazon discounts some Bose and Sennheiser true wireless earbuds for Cyber Monday
If you want to listen to your music while you sweat it out in the gym, get the Bose SoundSport Free. Or if it's jaw-droppingly beautiful sound you're after, then the Sennheiser Momentum are perfect for you. Get these true wireless earbuds on Amazon this Cyber Monday and save up to $90.
Get 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for just $1 for Cyber Monday
Spotify not doing it for you? Whether you're new to the streaming world or unhappy with your current subscription, Amazon is offering a great chance to evaluate its service. From Cyber Sunday through January 6, 2020, you can get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for just $1, a $39 value.
The Sony WH-CH700N are the best wireless headphones under $100 this Cyber Monday
With Christmas on the way and your holiday itinerary set, it's time to buy the one thing you absolutely must get for your travels: A pair of noise-canceling headphones. Best Buy has Sony's wireless WH-CH700N for $90, which is more than 50% off the list price, for Cyber Monday 2019.