James Trew

Managing Editor

James began writing for music magazines in the UK during the '90s. After a few failed attempts at a DJ career, he carved out a living reviewing DJ and music production gear. Now he lives in the Bay Area, covering drones, fitness tech and culture, though he keeps his DJ gear plugged in and on show. You never know.

Articles by James Trew

09.20.18
GoPro Hero 7 Black review: An action camera for the social age
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Cameras

GoPro Hero 7 Black review: An action camera for the social age

Live streaming and smooth video make the new GoPro a winner for those who love to share.

By J. Trew,   09.20.18
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09.06.18
Native Instruments’ latest performance controllers do beats on a budget
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Native Instruments’ latest performance controllers do beats on a budget

Newbie DJs and producers have plenty to get excited about.

By J. Trew,   09.06.18
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08.23.18
DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom: Everything you need to know
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Robots

DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom: Everything you need to know

Optical zoom or Hasselblad camera? No one said choosing a drone was easy.

By J. Trew,   08.23.18
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07.16.18
Nuraphones update adds noise-cancellation and 'transparency' mode
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Nuraphones update adds noise-cancellation and 'transparency' mode

Nura's quirky Nuraphones are getting a lot smarter at no extra cost.

By J. Trew,   07.16.18
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06.27.18
Sonos Beam review: Smart features trump minor audio compromises
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Sonos Beam review: Smart features trump minor audio compromises

Bringing the soundbar into the smart home era.

By J. Trew,   06.27.18
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06.06.18
A closer look at Sonos Beam: Smaller, smarter and more connected
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A closer look at Sonos Beam: Smaller, smarter and more connected

Equal parts soundbar, smart speaker and music center.

By J. Trew,   06.06.18
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