The best online concerts to watch in August

Musicians continue to perform online amid social distancing, so we’ve compiled a list of major upcoming livestream concerts.

Allison Matyus     August 6, 2020

Why Nvidia’s potential acquisition of ARM would be such a game-changer

Nvidia is rumored to be in advanced talks to acquire ARM. If they play out, it could change the table stakes in the silicon industry forever.

Chuong Nguyen     April 25, 2023

How to pair AirPods or AirPods Pro with your iPhone, and how to use them

If you're ready to use your new AirPods, the first step is pairing them with your iPhone. We'll show you how it's done, what features you should know, and more.

Tyler Lacoma     May 5, 2022

Five years on, Jay-Z’s Tidal is still fighting to make waves

Jay-Z's Tidal streaming service launched with an enormous publicity campaign. Five years on, it's still a bit-player. But not through lack of trying.

Luke Dormehl     August 13, 2021

What is TikTok? The 15-second video platform explained

TikTok, the latest craze, is a free app for iOS and Android that specializes in 15-second videos of just about anything you can think of, usually set to music.

Jackie Dove     April 25, 2023

The best music hacks for the Amazon Echo

Enhance your music experience and find exactly what you want with these tricks for playing music on your Echo device. We round up music hacks for Echo speakers.

T. Lacoma     August 2, 2021

Iconic music venue will present live gigs you can watch in VR from your home

In the age of coronavirus, live music gigs seem like something from another lifetime. Could virtual reality help bring them back?

Luke Dormehl     April 25, 2023

I went to a gigantic virtual K-pop convention, and I saw the future

Nothing compares to a live music performance or the excitement of a meet-and-greet event, but KCON:TACT 2020 came surprisingly close. This is what it was like.

Andy Boxall     July 9, 2020

Tidal’s new ‘Contributor Mix’ is an in-depth look at your favorite artists

Tidal's new Contributor Mix will use your listening habits to spotlight behind-the-scenes creatives with an in-depth look at their discographies.

Jaron Schneider     June 19, 2020

You can still sign up for a free three-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription

This three-month free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited is the perfect way to listen to all your favorites and discover some new ones.

Jennifer Allen     June 2, 2020

Music streaming services join #BlackoutTuesday to support protesters

Music services including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music are promoting the Blackout Tuesday movement to voice support for Black Lives Matter protesters.

Maya Shwayder     June 2, 2020

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.

Simon Cohen     April 21, 2022

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.

Allison Matyus     April 25, 2023

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.

Allison Matyus     April 25, 2023

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.

Allison Matyus     May 12, 2020

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.

Mythili Sampathkumar     April 25, 2023

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

Jennifer Allen     May 11, 2020

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.

Jennifer Allen     May 6, 2020

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.

Jennifer Allen     May 5, 2020

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.

Trevor Mogg     April 25, 2023

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.

Mythili Sampathkumar     April 25, 2023

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.

Tyler Treese     August 16, 2020

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.

Shubham Agarwal     August 16, 2020

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.

Simon Cohen     April 25, 2023

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.

Will Nicol     April 17, 2020

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.

Jenny McGrath     April 20, 2020

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.

Allison Matyus     April 25, 2023

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.

Meaghan Murphy     April 8, 2020

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.

Aaron Mamiit     April 25, 2023

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.

A. Matyus     April 25, 2023

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.

Aaron Mamiit     April 25, 2023

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.

M. Archambault     March 30, 2020

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.

T. Werkhoven     April 25, 2023

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.

Allison Matyus     April 25, 2023