Founder of Red Bull Radio talks streaming service morality and the future of radio

Many Ameri, founder of 24/7 online radio station, Red Bull Radio, speaks on Red Bull's stance on Apple Music and Spotify's removal of artists from playlists, why long-form content still matters in an age of short attention spans, and how the future of radio is podcasts.

Features         June 12, 2018

Watch: IBM uses artificial intelligence to make music with Phony Ppl

We brought IBM's AI music composition program Watson Beat to R&B group Phony PPL to see if actual musicians could find a cool way to use it.

Videos         June 12, 2018

Inside the tech behind Marvel Universe Live’s ‘Age of Heroes’ stunt show

Marvel Universe Live: Age of Heroes features Black Panther, Spiderman, Doctor Strange, and more Marvel favorites in a live action stunt show.

Features         June 12, 2018

Luke Cage’s showrunner treats every season like a hip-hop concept album

Season 2 of Luke Cage premieres June 22 on Netflix. Creator and showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker tells us where Luke Cage fits in Marvel's cinematic universe, the intricacies of blackness as a superpower, and why he's hoping the second season "breaks Netflix" all over again.

Features         June 1, 2018

Don’t miss a moment! Here’s how to stream today’s British royal wedding

What's more fun than a wedding? A royal wedding! On May 19, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will get married, and although they might have forgotten to invite you, you can still watch the festivities online. Here's how to watch the royal wedding, and why you should even care in the first place.

Streaming Guides         May 18, 2018

Kendrick Lamar’s using AR to sell pairs of the new Cortez Kenny on tour

During Top Dawg Entertainment's nationwide Championship Tour, fans will get the chance to purchase Kendrick Lamar's new Cortez Kenny sneakers using Nike's SNKRS app -- but only if they're at the show. Fans who don't attend will have an opportunity to buy the sneakers via the app at a later time.

News         May 11, 2018

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.

Features         May 3, 2018

A Steph Curry 3-pointer unlocks Under Armour’s new trivia game app

Steph IQ, Under Armour's new trivia game app, is activated by the first 3-pointer The Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry makes in each game of the 2018 NBA Playoffs. Fans will be able to win Curry's sneakers and more by answering multiple choice questions about basketball.

News         May 2, 2018

Adrian Younge makes music for everything from orchestras to Netflix’s ‘Luke Cage’

In speaking with musician Adrian Younge, you instantly realize his DNA is probably made up of musical notes. He proudly eschews modern digital recording techniques in favor of more time-consuming analog ones. Along with Ali Shaheed Muhammad, he created the rapturous score for the Netflix series Luke Cage.

Features         April 27, 2018

Urban Legends wants to bring Migos and millennials into vinyl

Andre Torres, VP of urban catalog at Universal Music Enterprises, explained how Universal Music's new imprint Urban Legends plans to bring vinyl appreciation to the generations raised on streams and downloads.

Features         April 23, 2018

Reality hews too close to sci-fi dystopia for ‘Westworld’ star Jeffrey Wright

Leading up to the second season of HBO's hit sci-fi drama Westworld, Jeffrey Wright discusses what to expect from the new season, how he feels about online forums like Reddit, and rapidly blurring line between humans and technology. Season 2 of the HBO series premieres April 22.

Features         April 20, 2018

‘Unsolved’ producer worked to find 2Pac and Biggie’s humanity, not their killers

Anthony Hemingway, executive producer of 'Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and the Notorious B.I.G," discusses how the show won't solve the rap stars' murders, but will provide closure in a different way. The series, about the legendary rappers who died young, is airing on the USA Network.

Features         April 13, 2018

‘Roseanne’ reboot on ABC pulls in over 18 million viewers

ABC has revived the classic family comedy Rosanne, and the eight-episode season is off to an impressive start in terms of ratings.

News         March 28, 2018

Bleacher Report steps into the live TV arena with sports streamer B/R Live

Turner Broadcasting System is launching B/R Live, a streaming sports service powered by Bleacher Report, offering thousands of live sporting events.

News         March 27, 2018

Watch The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra make a symphony out of turntables

Hi-fi audio brand Technics brought together 30 world-class DJ's to form The Philharmonic Turntable Orchestra, the world's first orchestra made of turntables, to celebrate LP Record Day in Japan.

News         March 19, 2018

‘Billions’ third season is the showdown fans have been waiting for

We previewed the first five episodes of the Showtime drama series Billions' third season, and fans of the show can expect more of what they love, and all new twists.

Entertainment Reviews         March 19, 2018

How to use Twitter like a social media boss

If you need tips on how to get started and flourish on Twitter, we have an extensive guide on how to use Twitter.

Guides         March 13, 2018

Outkast set a high bar for hip-hop. Duo Rae Sremmurd wants to clear it

Rae Sremmurd explains how the group's upcoming three-disc album, Sremmlife 3, is something legends like Outkast have never done and what we can expect from their first Reebok shoe.

Features         March 7, 2018

For ‘Black Panther’ star Michael B. Jordan, Killmonger isn’t just another villain

Michael B Jordan plays villain Killmonger in Black Panther, and spoke with us about what he did to transform into the muscular bad guy.

Features         March 7, 2018

For singer Tory Lanez’ totally freestyled new album, memories are everything

Platinum-selling R&B artist Tory Lanez talked with Digital Trends about why you shouldn't store memories on social media, an upcoming collaboration with Drake, and more.

Features         March 2, 2018

From ‘The Simpsons’ to ‘This Is Us,’ these are the best TV couples ever

The best TV couples in history are the ones that get an emotional investment from viewers. We've compiled the best couples we've on TV, from old classics to new favorites.

Streaming Guides         February 25, 2018

Raphael Saadiq talks about his new album, Oscar nomination, and ‘Black Panther’

Accomplished musician Raphael Saadiq spoke about how he'd change the score for the Black Panther film, and when we can expect his first album in seven years.

Features         February 21, 2018

Taryn Southern’s new album is produced entirely by AI

Popular YouTube creator, singer Taryn Southern used AI programs from Google, IBM, Amper, and AIVA to produce the music for her new album.

Features         February 19, 2018

Chris Rock’s Valentine’s Day gift is his first Netflix comedy special

Chris Rock revealed the Valentine's Day release date for his first ever Netflix comedy special in a teaser trailer.

News         February 13, 2018

‘Atlanta’ season 2 preview

We previewed the first three episodes of season 2 of Donald Glover's hit FX comedy Atlanta, which is darker than season 1, but just as funny.

Features         February 13, 2018

Why the internet dooms the sneaker industry as much as it helps it

Digital Trend spoke with notable sneaker enthusiasts and business owners within the industry about how the internet changed sneaker culture, for better and worse.

Features         February 10, 2018

Producer Cardo on making Drake’s new No. 1 hit, Kendrick Lamar’s “evil genius”

Producer Cardo explains to Digital Trends how he went from making music on Playstations to producing hit records with Drake and Kendrick Lamar using programs anyone can download for free.

Features         February 9, 2018

‘Game of Thrones’ creators will build new worlds in Disney’s Star Wars galaxy

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have been tapped to produce and write a new series of Star Wars films separate from all the Star Wars films we've seen thus far.

News         February 6, 2018

Your first spoiler-free peek at ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’s dark second season

The second season of Hulu's 'The Handmaid's Tale' premieres April 25, but Digital Trends got an early look at the season 2 premiere, and we've got all the details you need to prepare yourself for the new season.

Features         February 1, 2018

CBS announces September start date for Stephen Colbert on Late Show

David Letterman's 22 year tenure as the host of CBS' "Late Show" will end on May 20, and Stephen Colbert will assume the desk less than four months later.

News         January 21, 2018

Jaunt and Conde Nast’s ‘Invisible’ will be a VR series with scenes you can explore

Condé Nast and Jaunt will produce "Invisible" the first action-adventure series in virtual reality. The series will let viewers to interact with every scene

News         January 18, 2018

Adidas’ limited-edition sneakers double as a yearlong train pass in Berlin

Adidas and Berlin transit authority Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) collaborated on a new sneaker with an annual train pass sewn in.

News         January 17, 2018

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.

Guides         January 17, 2018

Apple CEO Tim Cook rewards Drake for reaching one billion streams

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Eddy Cue presented Drake with a plaque commemorating his album 'Views' with amassing more than one billion streams on Apple Music.

News         January 17, 2018