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James Trew

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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

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What we're buying: RetroStone's smart take on retro handheld gaming

What we're buying: RetroStone's smart take on retro handheld gaming

RetroStone brings the '90s back to life.

By Engadget, 39m ago

11.13.18

Kindle Paperwhite review (2018): A classic, updated

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Kindle Paperwhite review (2018): A classic, updated

Audible support and waterproofing improve on a winning formula.

By J. Trew, 11.13.18

09.20.18

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

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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

08.23.18

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

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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

07.18.18

Pro drone racing confronts its amateur roots

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Pro drone racing confronts its amateur roots

Can the fledgling sport overcome its "flying toy" image?

By J. Trew, 07.18.18

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

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

06.19.18

PAX’s ‘Session Control’ helps you control your vape high

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PAX’s ‘Session Control’ helps you control your vape high

Don't get me wrong it's not a new method.

By J. Trew, 06.19.18

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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12.28.17

The best games of 2017

The best games of 2017

And what we're most excited about in 2018.

By Engadget, 12.28.17

02.27.17

Lenovo's new Android tablets are ready for kids and workers

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Lenovo's new Android tablets are ready for kids and workers

There's also a low-cost Windows 10 detachable with LTE.

By J. Fingas, 02.27.17

02.27.17

Lenovo's latest Yoga 2-in-1 packs uncommonly fast graphics

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Personal Computing

Lenovo's latest Yoga 2-in-1 packs uncommonly fast graphics

The Yoga 720 may be the speediest convertible in its category.

By J. Fingas, 02.27.17