Derek Malcolm

2 weeks ago | digitaltrends.com | Derek Malcolm

Campfire Audio, known for its high-end in-ear monitors, thinks that there's a strong case to be made for wired earhpones that can deliver high-resolution audio for a reasonable price. Taking a major swing at the “everyday earphone” market, the Portland-based company has just announced a slick update to its entry-level Axion earbuds, outfitting them with USB-C connectivity, a built-in hi-res DAC, and a shiny new contemporary styling, all for $249.

2 weeks ago | digitaltrends.com | Derek Malcolm

Table of Contents This post was co-written by John Higgins, Derek Malcolm, Caleb Denison, and Andre RevillaOn its surface, it might look like Record Store Day is about exclusive releases, but really it’s so much more than that. It’s a celebration of vinyl lover’s favorite medium and, more importantly, a way for us all to appreciate the humble record store.

2 weeks ago | digitaltrends.com | Derek Malcolm

You'll be able to bring the party with you wherever you go with the Soundboks 4, a portable Bluetooth speaker that's built to blast your favorite tracks anywhere. It's pretty expensive -- but worth it -- at a sticker price of $999, so you if you want one, you should join Soundboks' giveaway. In addition to the Soundboks 4, the lucky winner will also get Soundboks' The Backpack and The Charger, for everything that you'd need to keep the music flowing.

2 weeks ago | digitaltrends.com | Derek Malcolm

Campfire Audio, known for its high-end in-ear monitors, thinks that there’s a strong case to be made for wired earhpones that can deliver high-resolution audio for a reasonable price. Taking a major swing at the “everyday earphone” market, the Portland-based company has just announced a slick update to its entry-level Axion earbuds, outfitting them with USB-C connectivity, a built-in hi-res DAC, and a shiny new contemporary styling, all for $249.

2 weeks ago | digitaltrends.com | Derek Malcolm

Table of Contents I love record stores. In the decade or so that I’ve been collecting vinyl, I’ve spent countless hours digging through dusty crates from Toronto to London to New York to Tokyo, often walking out with a stack of wax under my arm. I love the musty smell, the miles of crates, the music, the paraphernalia, my fingers getting grimy from flipping, and the endorphin rush of finding something cool or rare or new to take home and spin.