Chris Burke

Ann Arbor, Michigan

NFL Draft editor @TheAthletic. Emergency QB on the Lions’ beat. If you take everything I've accomplished and condense it into one day, it looks decent.

Articles

Ashton Jeanty joins Travis Hunter in top 5

Nov 20, 2024 | nytimes.com | Austin Mock |Chris Burke

As the 2025 NFL Draft class continues to take shape, it's time to take stock of which prospects are going to dominate the early-round conversation for the next few months. Our consensus Big Board combines rankings from a wide range of draft experts to identify how the top prospects are viewed relative to the rest of their class. In theory, by the time we reach draft weekend, these rankings should help give us a handle on how the picks could (or, at least, should) play out.
Sony LinkBuds Fit review

Nov 17, 2024 | whathifi.com | Chris Burke

There’s a lot in a name. The sharp-minded among you may have realised that a pair of earbuds with the word ‘fit’ in the title are serving up a rather droll double meaning. Discounting the likelihood that the term can be interpreted as referring to physical attractiveness the word in this instance pertains to the ‘fit’ of the earbuds in your ears and, get this, pursuits that involve physical fitness. In this name, then, we find many clues as to what the Sony LinkBuds Fit are all about.
2025 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference Announces Call for Papers

Aug 19, 2024 | 3dincites.com | Chris Burke

The 2025 IEEE Electronics Component and Technologies Conference (ECTC), the premier technical conference and product exhibition for the world’s semiconductor packaging industry, has announced a call for papers for ECTC 2025, the conference’s 75th anniversary. The 75th annual IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference ECTC will take place from May 27-30, 2025 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas.
New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: tiny TVs, fantastic floorstanding speakers and more!

Jun 19, 2024 | flipboard.com | Chris Burke

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When will top NFL Draft picks face each other? The best rookie matchups on 2024 schedule

May 17, 2024 | nytimes.com | Chris Burke

By now, you've had plenty of time to absorb and analyze the schedule for the 2024 NFL season. Did your favorite team get cursed with an early bye, short weeks or late-season trips to unforgiving climates? Or did the league hand your squad a clear runway out of the gate and a home-heavy closing stretch? We'll see how it all plays out.
How to store records: 9 tips for keeping your vinyl tip-top

Apr 17, 2024 | yahoo.com | Chris Burke

Even more so than it was decades ago (when it was a common enough commodity), vinyl is a precious and much-loved format that requires care and love. Records, even second-hand ones, are pretty pricey these days (even non-rare LPs), and you'll want to keep them in tip-top condition. Vinyl is quite a fragile and easily damaged material, and dirt, fingerprints and dust can cause your records to skip, scratch and impact the quality of the playback.
Williams, Maye, Daniels to skip throwing at combine

Feb 27, 2024 | theathletic.com | Chris Burke |Dane Brugler

INDIANAPOLIS - The quarterbacks aren't scheduled to throw at the NFL Scouting Combine until Saturday, but already it appears there will be far less star power on the field than teams (and the league's broadcast partners) had hoped. USC's Caleb Williams, North Carolina's Drake Maye and LSU's Jayden Daniels - for many, the top three available QB prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft - all have decided to sit out this weekend's throwing drills, a source briefed on the plans confirmed Tuesday.
10 of the best love songs to test your hi-fi system

Feb 14, 2024 | inkl.com | Alastair Stevenson |Harry Mckerrell |Kashfia Kabir |Chris Burke

The Cure, Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me album cover. Love is a common theme in any work of art, and that remains the case with music. Every musician, be it a stadium-filling pop star or garage punk band has at least one song in the repertoire on the topic. Some of the very best songs are about love (as well as heartbreak and anti-love...), so it's no surprise that these songs end up being used when reviewing hi-fi kit.
New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: fantastic new TVs for 2024 revealed

Jan 31, 2024 | yahoo.com | Chris Burke

The annual Consumer Electronics Show marks the beginning of each year with an audio-visual bang that is second to none. CES takes place in Las Vegas at the start of January, and it is where many of the major television manufacturers announce their new sets and technological developments for the year. And, of course, we at What Hi-Fi? are there to report on it all every year. In this month’s issue, we bring you the news on what you can expect from TVs in 2024.
How prospects are selected, rosters, coaches and streaming info

Jan 30, 2024 | theathletic.com | Larry Holder |Chris Burke

With the 2024 NFL Draft less than three months away, opportunities for top prospects hoping to showcase their talents to potential new employers are dwindling. One of those remaining opportunities occurs at the Senior Bowl, an all-star game featuring top NFL prospects from around the country. But who gets invited to the Senior Bowl, why is it important for some prospects to attend and what changes have been made to this year's showcase?