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Last year we reported about Tivoli's plans for a standalone Internet radio device. It never came out. The radio manufacturer ended up redesigning the unit from top to bottom in an attempt to make it easier to use, and...
POSTED Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The BBC commissioned this novel idea that combines social networking with a digital radio, and the result is Olinda. It’s a normal digital radio until you remove its translucent orange cap, exposing a plug-in interface. You can add modules...
POSTED Monday, May 5, 2008
While XM was fighting Sirius and iTunes was clobbering the record stores, another potentially huge change was afoot in the music-dissemination business. Internet radio has the ability to radically change how we access our favorite music, while increasing exposure...
POSTED Thursday, May 1, 2008
Now here's an interesting combo of gadgets: a radio with a removable MP3 player built in. The player is designed to record from the radio so you can listen to it from wherever you are. It's an interesting device,...
POSTED Wednesday, April 30, 2008
The Intempo Rebel is a new kind of FM radio. Available first in the UK, this nicely designed receiver records songs off the radio like a TiVo would, but it’s much smarter. Not only can it cut out the...
POSTED Monday, April 21, 2008
If you’re familiar with Singgih Kartino’s elegant wooden radios he’s designed for Areaware, you might like this newest iteration, the Magno Wooden Radio that’s much smaller than his original medium-sized creation. At $220 (available in July), it moves beyond a...
POSTED Tuesday, April 8, 2008
One year after XM and Sirius proposed a merger, the Department of Justice has finally given its blessing. The companies are heading down the aisle. Last year, I argued that a merger was in everybody’s best interest. After reading...
POSTED Thursday, March 27, 2008
XM and Sirius, those two wacky satellite-radio companies, today got the green light to merge into one giant supercompany thanks to a thumbs-up from the Department of Justice. The pair have been talking about a merger for a while...
POSTED Monday, March 24, 2008
Adding to the ever-expanding multitude of USB-powered thingamajigs is this Smartech USB Aroma Radio + Speaker. It lights up your abode with seven soothing colors while playing music from its internal AM-FM radio, or lets you plug in your...
POSTED Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Speaking of stylish radios attempting to be Bose-killers, a new company called Cue plans to introduce a radio/iPod dock with quality sound early this year. The Cue R1 Radio does not have a subwoofer but relies instead on a...
POSTED Saturday, January 5, 2008
Just because cats don't have eyes or ears for vintage audio equipment doesn't give you the right to hog all of the ghetto blaster fun for yourself. This ghetto blaster cat condo is the work of some individuals with...
POSTED Monday, December 17, 2007
The Intelligent Lantern isn't labeled as such because it'll solve the hardest riddles told around the campfire, but rather its design is pretty damn clever. It does what a lantern should, with lights powerful enough to be seen from...
POSTED Friday, December 7, 2007
There aren't many times we would post about a plain jane AM/FM radio here on DVICE, except when the radio is as beautiful as this Troika. Large stainless steel knobs, an exposed speaker and a carrying handle make this...
POSTED Thursday, November 29, 2007
The ASUS Internet Radio (also known as AIR) was more or less just a whisper until now, but tonight we saw it in all of its retro-styled glory. The features listed on the box promised to fulfill some of...
POSTED Monday, November 12, 2007
That plethora of wires connecting all of your gadgets to your car should be no more, at least if Venturi has anything to do with it. If it relates to your cellphone or audio player, the Venturi Mini can...
POSTED Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Internet radio, which for years has played the role of disorganized slacker in the radio family, abruptly hogged the spotlight for a few minutes today when Tivoli unveiled its NetWorks Internet radios. Modeled like most of Tivoli's table radios,...
POSTED Friday, June 22, 2007
Who says speakers have to be boring? Make them float, make them look like something from outer space, or you could stick them in the belly of a Tiki god. Designer Marka27 is finally releasing his mini gods line...
POSTED Monday, June 11, 2007
Porsche, maker of fast cars and designer of, well, pretty much anything, also wants to make emergency radios for the rich and famous. The P'9111 radio tunes into AM/FM or shortwave broadcasts and includes an LED flashlight. Its rechargeable...
POSTED Thursday, June 7, 2007
The Philips AJ300D is a compact iPod dock and alarm clock that packs quite a bit of punch for being such a small, compact device. It comes in a bit more traditional package, unlike some of the docks recently...
POSTED Thursday, May 17, 2007
Sure, you could use your new computer to listen to all the great Internet radio stations out there. Or you could download music from your favorite online store, be it iTunes or eMusic. Then again, you could cling to...
POSTED Saturday, May 12, 2007
When XM and Sirius satellite radio launched less than a decade ago, they were instant archrivals. Coke and Pepsi had nothing on these two. Yankees and Mets are better buddies. These sworn enemies were fighting tooth and nail for...
POSTED Thursday, May 10, 2007
Sometimes, despite what your mom told you growing up, it's what's on the outside that counts. At least that's the case with this Foam Radio. On the inside it's just a boring old AM/FM radio, which isn't enough to...
POSTED Wednesday, May 9, 2007
A really good indicator that a product isn't that great is when manufacturers put way too much effort into a gimmicky design. Case in point: what looks like a shiny shifter for your car or game console is really an...
POSTED Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Do you sometimes find yourself reaching for a nonexistent remote when you miss something a DJ says on the radio, wanting to rewind the broadcast just like you do with your cable-box DVR? Although satellite-radio customers have had this TiVo-like...
POSTED Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Advertisements on FM radio should be considered some unique form of torture. They're always so grating, so annoying, so… painful to listen to. That's why when you're driving with the radio on, someone is always designated the radio scanner, jumping...
POSTED Wednesday, March 7, 2007
This Olympus VJ-10 is the spiritual successor to taping songs off the radio, one of those rites of passage that no longer exist now that, well, no one really listens to the radio anymore. But never mind that! This...
POSTED Tuesday, February 27, 2007
XM Satellite Radio been around for quite a while, but ways to access and efficiently use it are continually improving. Terk has taken the lead with several innovative approaches. The XM Mini-Tuner (Model CNP2000, $29.99) is a tiny receiver...
POSTED Thursday, January 11, 2007
HD Radio is a great way to upgrade your car's radio, since you get better-quality FM broadcasts and your favorite AM talk show sounds likes it's on the FM band. The only catch is that you need a head...
POSTED Wednesday, January 10, 2007
While Bushnell might not be a name many of us know, XM Satellite Radio is. This Onix400 combines many of the mapping and GPS features that Bushnell specializes in, and adds in all the benefits of XM Radio. The...
POSTED Wednesday, January 10, 2007
The small field of high-end table radios has an impressive new entry: Polk Audio's I-Sonic. It's the company's first offering into the category, and Polk has upped the ante, offering more features out of the box than most, if...
POSTED Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Putting things together yourself always gives you a great feeling of satisfaction and makes you feel more attached to whatever it was you built. However, some of us aren't exactly handy, and no matter how much you love that...
POSTED Monday, November 27, 2006
For Sirius listeners who need their daily doses of Howard Stern or Martha Stewart no matter where they are, the new Stiletto 100 ($350) will let you tune in from anywhere — as long as you can see the...
POSTED Tuesday, September 26, 2006
The big thing with satellite radio these days seems to be having the ability to record your favorite tracks for later listening. Various portables from both XM and Sirius have offered this function, and Delphi's latest SKYFi (SkyFi? Whatever)...
POSTED Thursday, September 21, 2006
Looks like Sirius is finally getting in the game of portable satellite radio (no, the S50 doesn't count since it has no built-in tuner), as these photos of the upcoming Stiletto can attest. Satellite Standard Group got a hold...
POSTED Monday, August 28, 2006
Most satellite radio tuners come with remote controls, but the Sirius Conductor, hitting stores this November, would be better described as a remote command center. It wisely shares the same operational philosophy as the Sonos and Logitech wireless music...
POSTED Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Even though the iPod is the undisputed champion of portable music right now, it's had the unfortunate side effect of getting people to listen to the same damn few hundred songs over and over and over again. Sure, there's...
POSTED Monday, July 24, 2006
Here's the perfect alarm clock for all you crime reporters — a clock radio that can tune into the police band. In addition to letting you know whenever there's an officer down, the radio is said to be the first...
POSTED Thursday, May 25, 2006
Because nothing solves a problem like a lawsuit, the amazingly litigious RIAA has sued XM Radio for their Inno portable player (shown) that allows users to record songs they hear and save them for later. Seeking a completely insane $150,000...
POSTED Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Lovers of all things tiny, rejoice! The mobiBlu Cube 2 is here, and it's just as small as ever: under 1 cubic inch. Of course, there's a danger in misplacing, breaking, or accidentally swallowing a gadget that small, but...
POSTED Tuesday, May 16, 2006
The kitchen tends to be a hub in most houses, bringing families together with the combination of food and adequate seating. Having music in the kitchen is a great way to make it an even more pleasant place to congregate,...
POSTED Tuesday, May 2, 2006
We've come a long way since the early days of satellite radio when all the products were for vehicles only. Now we've got boomboxes, home tuners, and plug-and-play devices — but it's the portable category that's about to get...
POSTED Thursday, April 13, 2006
You can't help but to be impressed by The Imp's moxie. For one, it could be the only Apple-influenced gadget that begins with an "i" that isn't lowercase. It also tunes into your Wi-Fi connection to stream Internet radio —...
POSTED Friday, March 24, 2006
If a lavender scented candle and a Danielle Steele novel aren't enough to keep bath time bubbling, it might be time to turn to an old friend. But don't expect the rubber ducky of your youth. By twiddling the FM...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) may be a rapidly receding memory, but it usually pays to go back and take a second look after all the dust clears. After all, given the sheer enormity of the show, there's no...
POSTED Wednesday, January 25, 2006
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