Topic: Radio

Why You Should Never Pay for a Premium Online Subscription

Pandora, Hulu, YouSendIt, and other companies offer their services for free, then nudge users frequently to upgrade to paid accounts. Hey, but if you don't, that's totally cool with them. (Now listen to this ad.)READ»

Nic Harcourt's "The Live Buzz" Offers a Curated Alternative to Vevo, YouTube, MTV Clutter

Will the former KCRW "Morning Becomes Eclectic" tastemaker and "Star Maker of the Semipopular" find the next Coldplay, Interpol, or Norah Jones -- or just offer sweet relief from bland Internet music video?READ»

Lifeplayer, the MP3 Radio for the World's Most Forgotten

An alternative to school and formal education, the Lifeplayer could democratize education in Africa.READ»

Apple's September Event: iTunes Music Sharing, Not Streaming?

The tech world is all in a fluster about Apple's September 1st special event, and the rumors are beginning to swirl. But is Apple going to surprise many, and focus on clever music sharing rather than the vogue for music streaming?READ»

Apple Hires Wireless Payment Guru, Prepare for iPhone Credit Cards

Apple's new executive team hire means one thing: How you pay for things is going to change forever. READ»

Sweden Getting World's First Pirate-Friendly ISP

The new pirate political party in Sweden, which takes a stern anti-copyright stance, and helps out torrent-sharer Pirate Bay, now plans to launch the world's first "pirate ISP." It'll be anonymized, safe, and feed funds to the party ...READ»

The State of Internet Music on YouTube, Pandora, iTunes, and Facebook

"More people are engaged with music than ever before," said Tom Silverman, founder of Tommy Boy Records and the New Music Seminar. "It's a hockey stick going up; it's an incredible opportunity that so far has eluded us." Silverman ...READ»

Does Poor iPhone 4 Design Cause Dropped Calls?

 One of the featured tricks of the new iPhone 4 is that its metal frame actually forms the antenna system for calls and wireless connections. It's clever, but there are reports that holding the phone actually blocks the signals. ...READ»

NPR Music's Fantastic iPhone App Makes You Thankful for Multitasking

iOS 4's multitasking might be limited, but it allows background music streaming--good thing, too, because NPR Music's new iPhone app is fantastic.READ»

Studio 360 Wants YOU to Give Uncle Sam a Makeover!

Old Uncle Sam needs a makeover. Submit your most patriotic design for the good of the country. READ»

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Studio 360 Wants YOU! To Redesign Uncle Sam

We're helping the PRI show Studio 360 with another holiday redesign challenge. Designers, time for you to take on Independence Day.READ»

"This American Life" Doubled Number of Donations Using Haiti Model of Mobile Giving

Radio show This American Life managed to double their number of donations thanks to mobile donations, proving once and for all that we're unbelievably lazy even in our charitable pursuits.READ»

Rhapsody First Subscription Service in U.S. to Offer Offline Music on iPhone

Streaming music service Rhapsody is claiming a first for the iPhone: It's the first to "let people enjoy subscription downloads on the iPhone." It's a score, for sure, but also a strong indication of the way you may consume mobile ...READ»

Today in Most Innovative Companies

Daily news of note from our Most Innovative Companies, including Apple, Disney, Facebook, and Google.READ»

A bout Sun Life Financial

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Microrings: The Tech to Make Everything Work Wirelessly?

Most things gadgety are seemingly wirelessly enabled in one way or another, and it's pretty clear that soon everything will be. Now physicists have worked out a way to make it all happen: Microrings, which are tiny radio systems. ...READ»

Radio Rackspace

Have you ever thought about having your employees run their own radio station? Well, Rackspace has one and listen in to Matt Van Winkle, part time DJ (his day job is Intensive Support Team Lead) who gives you the inside scoop on ...READ»

Part I: King of Tech Talk, Leo Laporte

[video_twistage 1]Leo Laporte is on radio shows across the nation, most notably on KFI in Los Angeles and KGO in San Francisco, two of the most listened to radio stations in the world. His This Week in Tech show has the largest tech ...READ»

Part II: King of Tech Talk, Leo Laporte

Part II: Leo Laporte is on radio shows across the nation, most notably on KFI in Los Angeles and KGO in San Francisco, two of the most listened to radio stations in the world. His This Week in Tech show has the largest tech podcast ...READ»

Tour one of the last independently-owned radio stations in US

Michael Zwerling is one of a dying breed: independent owner of a radio station in the United States. He owns 10, 000 watt KSCO, AM 1080 in Santa Cruz, California, and here he gives me a tour of the station and its transmission ...READ»

radio advertising pa page

Radio advertising is obviously the cheapest advertising strategy today because most advertising strategy cost expensively.READ»

Spotify Users Buy 13% Less Music? Not So Says Spotify [UPDATED]

Spotify, the successful European company (and our #15 most innovative company of the year), which plans to enter the U.S. market this year, offers up free streaming of music--great for users, but it’s not helping the industry, ...READ»

Nokia launches 5233, for $160 in India

 Nokia has launched a new model, the 5233 touch screen phone which is apparently the cheapest Nokia touch screen mobile you can purchase in India at $160, reports ...READ»

Nissan Altima Boston Mass

Clay Nissan of Newton and Clay Nissan of Norwood are excited about the strengths of the 20 for the many Nissan Altima Mass shoppers. The 2010 Nissan Altima Boston has strong acceleration, especially with V6; great handling; sporty design on the inside; a coupe body style and hybrid's fuel economy. Nissan Altima Mass drivers may notice a few distinct changes to the 2010 Nissan Altima Boston; including a restyled hood, grille and front bumper, different wheel designs and reconfigured interior trims, colors and materials. READ»

Nissan Pathfinder Boston Mass

Read about the he 2010 Nissan Pathfinder Boston Mass. The Nissan Pathfinder Boston and the how well appointed it is with a roomy interior, off-road and towing ability and Boston Nissan V8 power. Boston Nissan shoppers notice that for 2010, the Nissan Pathfinder Mass was given mostly comfort changes.READ»