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James Trew

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Covers:  Culture, music, audio, podcasting, documentary, music production
Words @ Playboy, Men's Journal, High Snobiety. Editor at Large - Engadget. Producer at True Spies podcast.

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James Trew’s Biography

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I've been mashing words together for print (and then online) since I was 16, reviewing nightclubs that I wasn't even old enough to legally go to. Since then I have covered music, technology, fitness and lifestyle/culture.

During the 90's, most of my work was for large (but independent) dance music and youth culture magazines in the UK. This work involved everything from interviewing tattoo artists (while he tattooed someone) to following the police as they tried to break up illegal raves.

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James Trew’s Journalist Portfolio

A Sex Doll Stole My Identity

A Sex Doll Stole My Identity

The majority of my [bespoke] customers are people who suffer with anxiety or loneliness issues. It's probably…

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'La La Land' composer on electronica's key role in the film | Engadget

'La La Land' composer on electronica's key role in the film | Engadget

Damien Chazelle's La La Land might not have won that Oscar, but it did scoop up the one for Best Original Mus…

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How Sony paved the way for modern music production

How Sony paved the way for modern music production

When you think of the history of electronic music, we tend to celebrate samplers and synthesizers. But none o…

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The legendary video camera that defined modern skate culture

The legendary video camera that defined modern skate culture

Every now and again, a single product is adopted by, and ultimately defines a subculture. For skateboarding t…

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Computer Music 169, October issue - on sale now!

Computer Music 169, October issue - on sale now!

COVER FEATUREHow To Make A Hit!

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Soulwax and the hunt for the EMS Synthi 100

Soulwax and the hunt for the EMS Synthi 100

Belgian electro-rockers, Soulwax, had been searching for the EMS Synthi 100 for decades before discovering on…

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INIU’s New 100W Power Bank Is Smaller Than It Has Any Right to Be

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By James Trew
| Men's Journal Verified
This article was published in partnership with INIU The world of portable power is changing. Before, buying a battery pack usually came down to just two things: size and capacity. That was it. Life was simple and charging was slow but predictable. Today, it’s a whole other sport with different categories and confusing acronyms (Qi 2.0? PDS? FCP?) that feel like impenetrable code. On the flip side, there’s never been a better time to charge, well, anything on the go. Phone? Easy. Tablet? Sure. MacBook Pro?
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I Thought Wireless Phone Chargers Were Pointless Until I Tried INIU’s Magnetic Snap Go Air

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By James Trew
| Men's Journal Verified
This article was published in partnership with INIU “Wireless” charging sounds like magic, but the reality is usually slow and so inefficient that your phone ends up like a hot-pocket fresh from the microwave. Charging speeds have crept up over the years, but it’s only now that we’re starting to see battery packs that can offer speeds you might get excited about. That’s why INIU’s Snap Go Air is such an exciting innovation.
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Insta360 Luna Ultra review: Let the gimbal camera wars begin

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By James Trew
| Engadget Verified
Reviews Photography The company's first gimbal camera is a high-powered Osmo Pocket rival that you can actually buy. James Trew for Engadget RATING : 8.7 / 10 Pros Optical zoom Clever detachable display Solid image quality Dolby Vision and I-Log Cons Limited onboard storage for 8K Less pocket-friendly Pro-sumer price We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Insta360 recently launched the Luna Ultra gimbal camera, effectively ending DJI's monopoly on the category.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing reviews of raves/interviewing DJs for Eternity magazine. The best job ever.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Course. Been a fair while though.

How is social media changing news?

It's introducing more noise, panic and poor sourcing. Separates the wheat from the chaff though I guess.
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