Tidal brings Dolby Atmos Music to home theater systems
Tidal and Dolby have started to roll out an update that will finally bring Dolby Atmos Music to more listeners via support for compatible home theater speakers.
Joe Rogan’s massive podcast is moving exclusively to Spotify
The Joe Rogan Experience will be available on Spotify for free starting September 1 and will move exclusively to Spotify at the end of the year.
Watch these virtual concert livestreams during your social distancing
Musicians have started to perform online amid social distancing, so we’ve compiled a list of major upcoming livestream concerts.
How to move your Google Play library over to YouTube Music
Subscribers have access to both services for now, but to prepare for the transition to YouTube Music, Google laid out steps on how to move your music over.
How to use Spotify’s new Group Sessions feature
Spotify is testing out a Group Sessions feature, which allows premium users in the same vicinity share DJ duties for shared playlists.
Treat your ears to a free Amazon Music Unlimited subscription
For a limited time only, you can get 3 months of Amazon Music Unlimited entirely free with millions of tracks including all your favorites
Kick Spotify to the curb with a free Amazon Music Unlimited subscription
Want millions of songs at your disposal? Grab this three-month free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited.
Bored of Spotify? Sign up for a free three-month Apple Music trial
Want a never-ending supply of music? Grab a three month free trial of Apple Music with no commitment.
Spotify playlist offers the familiar sounds of pre-pandemic New York
Created by the New York Public Library, this Spotify playlist is a comforting reminder of the familiar sounds temporarily silenced by the coronavirus pandemic.
Spotify says the pandemic has changed how we listen to music and podcasts
Music streaming service Spotify said it has seen changes in users' listening choices since lockdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus went into effect.
27 million players watched Travis Scott perform in Fortnite
Fortnite's collaboration with Travis Scott helps the free-to-play shooter hit new highs for concurrent players and overall event participants.
Over 12.3 million people joined Travis Scott’s Fortnite concert
Travis Scott’s virtual Fortnite concert, Astronomical, was joined by over 12.3 million concurrent streamers on the first day, says Epic Games.
Free on Apple TV: Pearl Jam’s new album is now a Dolby Vision/Atmos experience
Pearl Jam has a treat for fans who are stuck at home: The band's Gigaton album will be presented as a free visual experience on Apple devices with Dolby tech.
Fire up your brain with DT’s ultimate work-from-home playlist
Need something to help you improve your focus while working from home? Digital Trends' ultimate work-from-home playlist is second only to a great cup of coffee.
How to watch tonight’s One World: Together at Home benefit concert
One World: Together at Home is a benefit concert for frontline healthcare workers. Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and many more will perform to fund PPE for workers.
Apple Music on the web exits beta and readies for the One World concert
After seven months of beta testing, Apple Music on the web is now ready for prime time, right on the cusp of the One World: Together At Home benefit concert.
10 celebrities that are streaming their own shows while stuck at home
At home amid coronavirus, celebs are creating shows to livestream on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Colbert, Fallon, Kimmel to co-host livestreamed concert for coronavirus health workers
Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel will co-host One World: Together At Home, a fundraising concert for the benefit of frontline health workers.
The best free streaming, education and fitness trials to keep you entertained right now
There are plenty of things to keep you busy with all the free trials right now -- whether it’s streaming services, education, fitness apps, and more.
Apple Music still trails Spotify as growth continued for music streaming in 2019
Spotify continued to dominate the music streaming industry in 2019 with 35% of total paid subscriptions, while Apple Music stayed in second with a 19% share.
The most expensive turntables in the world
These turntables are among the most expensive in the world - find out which models can cost you more than a house and send your bank account into a vinyl panic.
Digital Trends Live: Social media explodes, hacking elections, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the rise of social media in the time of coronavirus, HP distributes 3D-printed parts to hospitals, and more.
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.Â
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.
How the 2010s changed music (and listening to it) forever
My MP3 collection is better than yours. The iPod that I stocked was filled to capacity with top-shelf music. Like a goldfish, my collection grew to fill the space that allowed it. It expanded to the edges of the latest version of the iPod, as it gradually grew from 5 GB to 10 to 50 […]
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.Â
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.