Internet Radio
January 5, 2010
Grace Lowers Price on GDI-IR2000
We have extolled the virtues of Grace's ITC-IR1000 Wireless Internet Radio and we noticed that their higher end GDI-IR2000 has been reduced in price. Stream 16,000 AM/FM Internet stations or tunes from your PC or music library. At a size of 11.2 x 8 x 6.6", the radio is Pandora ready and can handle Sirius Premium Internet radio service. Stations can be selected either by region, station name or genre.
Via Grace
January 4, 2010
Ford Adds Open API to SYNC
Last week we mentioned that Ford has gone WiFi with their SYNC system, and now they have developed an open API for developers to create mobile applications to run on their vehicles. SyncCast is one of the first applications that allows streaming to iPhone Internet radio. The other is FollowMe that lets one iPhone equipped car to follow another with turn-by-turn directions of the path of the first car. Both were developed by students at the University of Michigan in Dearborn.
Via Ford
November 11, 2009
Revo Heritage Table Radio
The Heritage is Revo's contemporary digital version of a 60s European table radio. In addition to offering coverage of DAB, DAB+, FM and Wi-Fi Internet radio, it wirelessly streams audio and acts as a dock for your iPod. Made of walnut veneer and aluminum, the Heritage has a 7W amp, an OLED display and joystick control. Preorder yours for £229.95 (~$375.00.)
Via Revo
October 30, 2009
TEAC All-in-One Audio Player
TEAC has a new compact, all-in-one audio system. The CR-H500NT has a CD player, AM/FM tuner, USB and iPhone/iPod support, and a WiFi bg module for receiving Internet radio while away from your computer. The device provides up to 2 x 40W with a frequency of 20-60kHz , wake-up and sleep timer functions, and an LCD display that can be dimmed. Contact the company for price and availability.
Via TEAC
October 26, 2009
Logitech Squeezebox Touch
Logitech continues to put out the latest technology. This time it is their Squeezebox Touch that allows you to listen to Internet radio, including music, news and sports, online music services and iTunes via your stereo. At a size of 5.2 x 9.7 x 8.4", the wireless device can be accessed with its color touchscreen, intuitive menus and remote. If you already own a Squeezebox, then you can create your own mini-music system. Pre-order now and receive free shipping.
Via Logitech Squeezebox
October 21, 2009
Sonos ZonePlayer Controlled by iPhone
Sonos has released a new wireless system that you can control via your iPhone. The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 can play music from your iTunes library, 25,000 IR stations via your router and online streaming services such as SIRIUS and Pandora. Your iPhone/iPod touch effectively becomes a remote or you can still utilize your PC, Mac, or Sonos Controller 200. Should you receive a call, the music will continue. The ambitious device can easily be set up in other rooms with wireless add-ons. Pre-order if you want to get a ZonePlayer ASAP.
(Thanks, Thomas)
Via Sonos
October 5, 2009
Chumby One - Less Bucks, Faster Speed
After 2 years on the market, there will soon be a new Chumby in town. The WiFi Chumby One will have a new hard shell, a faster CPU from 350 to 454mHz, FM and Internet radio. The 3.5" 320x240 display will remain the same and there are still about 1,500 widgets available. The price should be around $100.00, half the price of the original.
Via The Gadgeteer
September 30, 2009
Pure Sensia Radio Allows Social Networking
Pure will soon be launching Sensia, the first DAB digital and Internet radio with a handy 5.7" 640 x 480 color touchscreen and WiFi streaming. With the company's Clearsound technology for 30W RMS of stereo sound, it has plug-in applications for social networking that include Twitter, Facebook and Picasa. The Sensia will become available at the end of October for £249 (~$400.00.)
Via Sensia
September 21, 2009
HP DreamScreens Do More Than Slide Shows
HP has released their 10" DreamScreen 100 with 2GB storage and input of photos, portable drives or networked PC. It also features Internet radio, Facebook access, a music player, weather reports and a clock. With a built-in speaker and WiFi, the digital frame also has a larger sibling, the 13.3" DreamScreen 130.
Via HP DreamScreens
September 17, 2009
Logitech to Debut Squeezebox Touch and Radio
Logitech has two more additions to its Squeezebox line. The Touch directly connects to your stereo and will play all your digital tunage as well as stream Internet music via WiFi. It also has a 4.3" touchcreen, an SD card slot and USB port for downloading extras.
The Squeezebox Radio is a standalone with integrated speaker. It plays mostly like the Touch, sans the SD and USB ability. You can also use it for Internet radio and social networking, so tweet away.
Via Logitech Squeezebox
August 17, 2009
IRA, Internet Radio Adapter
IRA, aka the Internet Radio Adapter, automatically connects to any Wireless Network without a computer in only 3 minutes. You can receive over 11,000 stations worldwide. Filter by genre or location, enjoy On Demand podcasts and store up to 40 of your fave stations with a one-touch STAR button. Best of all, IRA will remember your favorites even when it is unplugged.
Via IRA
August 3, 2009
Olive Opus No. 4 - Sweet Music
Olive's new Opus No. 4 produces high quality sound and can hold as much as 2TB of tunes, or about 6,000 CDs. Hook it up to your music system without use of a PC and playback via its intuitive color-coded touchscreen. Other features include simple digitizing through its DAC, preset and added Internet radio stations and genre specific details. Playback to up to 10 rooms in your home with an added Melody Hi-Fi Multi-Room Player. The Opus No. 4 will be available this month in 500GB, 1TB and 2TB models for $1,499.00, $1,599.00 and $1,799.00 respectively.
Via PR Web
July 20, 2009
Pandora Settles With Music Industry
Pandora almost went under last year, but a new agreement with the music industry should be able to keep it and other Internet Radio sources afloat. The company has agreed to give up a 25% share of its revenue or song-per-listener rate, whichever is higher. They will also limit users to 40 hours of play on the free version. After that, a $.99 fee is imposed to hear the tunes until the end of the month. Paid subscribers will not be charged.
Via Tech Crunch
July 14, 2009
Satechi WiFi Internet Radio
Who says electronics have to come in a box-like shape? Satechi's INSP3 WiFi Internet Radio has automatic or manual search with WLAN: IEEE 802.11b,g LAN: Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s and streams via UPnP. At a size of 12.8 x 3.5 x 7.5", it features an alarm clock with timer, 2 8W front speakers, multiple language settings, line-in audio input and headset output. Twenty stations can be preset and a history list will store your last 10 channels.
Via Satechi
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