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Derek Malcolm

@derekmalcolm.bsky.social

Section Editor, Streaming & AV at How-To Geek. Dad. I like tech, audio gear, vintage audio, music, movies, TV, vinyl records.

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Caleb Denison Has Entered The Chat | We Back
YouTube video by CalebRated Caleb Denison Has Entered The Chat | We Back

Whew. So happy to share this video from my friend @calebdenison.bsky.social Let’s go, buddy!! youtu.be/FABNBYGWqwQ?si

09.09.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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What's Arriving On Netflix in July 2025 Line-up your summer viewing to beat the heat with these July Netflix titles.

I’m on vacation 🏝️And I plan on melting into my couch with many of these new shows and movies on Netflix. Old Guard 2 - hells yes! www.howtogeek.com/arriving-on-...

27.06.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Are You a Formula 1 Fanatic? These Movies and Shows Will Get You Revved Up Feeling the need for speed? These racing shows and movies will get you ready for the next Formula 1 race!

With today’s @f1 race over, and two weeks to go before the Canadian Grad Prix (😭), here are my picks for what to watch to hold you over in my first post for @howtogeek.bsky.social!

01.06.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
I just started a new channel (and company!) | Welcome to CalebRated
YouTube video by CalebRated I just started a new channel (and company!) | Welcome to CalebRated

Hey, fellow A/V nerds. My friend and former DT colleague Caleb Denison is throwing everything he’s got at his new venture, CalebRated. If you don’t know Caleb already, he’s the authority on TVs (and all kinds of tech), full stop. He also happens to be an awesome human. Watch, subscribe, like, NOW.

21.04.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spinning into Record Store Day: Our team’s 4 must-visit record shops To celebrate Record Store Day 2025, Digital Trends' AV staff share their favorite local record shops.

Record Store Day is fast approaching this Saturday, April 12. Vinyl's biggest day of the year is all about supporting your local indie record stores, so the Digital TrendsAV team got together to share our favorite record shops!
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09.04.2025 13:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What is Record Store Day? All you need to know for vinyl’s big event Record Store Days (there are two!) are the best days of the year for vinyl record collectors. Here's what it is and all you need to know to get the most out if it.

@recordstoreday.bsky.social is fast approaching! Here’s a little primer to help you get ready. www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater...

05.04.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just finished Adolescence and I’m a goddamn mess.

27.03.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Gah! Can I get severed so my innie can got through the torturous year it’s going to take for #Severance season 3?

21.03.2025 23:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fluance Ri71 speaker review: Power and function that goes beyond the bookshelf The Fluance Ri71 powered bookshelf speakers offer great sound and a variety of inputs for creating a superb multi-purpose sound setup, for less than $500.

Hey, hosers. I spent some time with the new πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦-made Fluance Ri71 powered bookshelf speakers, and can confirm that they sound maple-syrup sweet, but can get their #elbowsup in the volume department, if need be (πŸ‘€). They're good on and off the shelf with Bluetooth and HDMI ARC. Check oot my review:

20.03.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Soundcore Rave 3S review: Superb wireless mics make this karaoke speaker sing Party speakers are loud and cool, but you know what's cooler? Karaoke speakers, and the Soundcore Rave 3S might be the best one you can buy right now.

I'm not big on karaoke until around beer 5, but the Soundcore Rave 3S is the best karaoke speaker I've ever tested. Its AI vocal removal almost completely strips vocals from any song, and its wireless mics connect so easily even drunk me could do it. Now shush while I belt out Livin' on a Prayer.

19.03.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AI search engines give incorrect answers at an alarming 60% rate, study says CJR study shows AI search services misinform users and ignore publisher exclusion requests.
13.03.2025 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 209    πŸ” 81    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 17
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I’d do several Dirty Deeds for this AC/DC Turntable by Pro-Ject Audio For those about to rock, Pro-Ject Audio is at it again, announcing today its lightning-bolt adorned special limited edition AC/DC Turntable.

Scuse me, Imma just gonna wedge this in here among the Gene Hackman (RIP) and Canada/US love/hate shitposts. It's a fricken AC/DC Turntable, y'all. Nothing else matters right now but me getting my mitts on this. www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater...

27.02.2025 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bluetooth turntables: why you should and shouldn’t get one Should you get a Bluetooth turntable? They offer an easy and inexpensive way to bring vinyl music to your life, but may not be right for everyone. We break it down for you.

Want to get into vinyl? Have a Bluetooth speaker? A Bluetooth turntable might be a good way to dip your toes in. I get into the pros and cons here: www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater... #vinyl #turntables

20.02.2025 20:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: your next workout earbuds After being teased about them last fall, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are finally here, and they should be your next workout earbuds.

The bew Beats Powerbeats Pro2 earbuds might be my next gym buds. www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater...

11.02.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fuck, America.

20.01.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Ep. 42: β€œNot Only Clickbait, But Ragebait!”
YouTube video by Audio Unleashed Ep. 42: β€œNot Only Clickbait, But Ragebait!”

Big thanks to @dennisburger.bsky.social and Brent Butterworth for the super-kind shoutout on their excellent Audio Unleashed podcast about my Fiio DM13 CD player review! Give it a listen if you’re into smart guys talking about cool sound stuffs! youtu.be/FqeviNTuW3w?...

21.12.2024 02:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The Ayrton Senna mini series on Netflix was just ok. Gabriel Leone was good, and the racing action was well done, but it tries a little too hard with the β€˜80s/90s nostalgia and music.

14.12.2024 06:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fiio DM13 review: Get ready to fall in love with CDs all over again It's time to pull your dusty CD towers from your basement and give them the love they deserve with the Fiio DM13, a modernized take on the CD walkmans of old.

Oops, I did it again and cheated on my vinyl collection with another bygone physical music format, the CD. ο€€fiioofficial's DM13 is a solid CD Walkman-like rehash, but with some advanced Bluetooth codecs and modern modern tricks up its sleeve. www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater...

28.11.2024 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get this cool Lego retro record player free this weekend | Digital Trends Vinyl nerds will to want to get their hands on Lego's miniature Retro Record Player set that can be had for free (with purchase) this weekend.

A Lego turntable? Yes, please. www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater...

19.11.2024 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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