Slacker Radio Arrives on Blackberry & iPhone
Internet radio service Slacker has made good on their promise to deliver a Blackberry client. What I didn’t know, prior to the show, is that a free iPhone client was also in the works.
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ZNF Representin’ at CES
Following Dave by about 24 hours, I arrived in Vegas this afternoon after losing one connecting flight to a cancellation and then boarding another earlier flight in Phoenix for the final leg of the trip. Miraculously my checked luggage even made the transfer successfully, and now I’m here in time to see the hottest porn … Read more
The Macworld Keynote Snooze Fest
Apparently my expectations weren’t low enough, and Apple’s final Macworld keynote featured very little in the way of compelling new tech. Which pretty much emphasizes why Apple doesn’t need to headline, if conversation remains product-focused. And pre-announcing products is bad for business – tech should be delivered when ready. Not on arbitrary show dates. So … Read more
Pandora’s New Boxes: Vista, Windows Mobile
It’s no secret that Mari and I are big fans of Internet “radio” services Pandora and Slacker. And recently both companies have been cooking up new ways to access their programming. This month, Pandora introduces a Vista sidebar gadget and limited Windows Mobile handset support. The Vista widget has a polished appearance and operates well. … Read more
Squeezebox Updates: Local Radio and Amazon Shopping Cart
The Squeezebox I got for Christmas two years ago is the gift that keeps on giving. Logitech announced a firmware update earlier this week, and I finally got around to trying out the new features this morning. My favorite is a new link under the Internet Radio menu for local stations. Using my IP address, … Read more
The Slacker G2 Internet Radio Giveaway
Mari’s had her say (thumbs up), so the time has come to give away our Slacker G2 review unit ($200 MSRP). We’re both big fans of the Slacker web radio service, and Mari is also a satisfied owner of the first generation Slacker player. What separates Slacker Radio from say Pandora on the iPhone is … Read more
Hands On with Griffin RoadTrip
Over the years, I’ve owned several iPods. And along with them, several car charging solutions and/or car mounts. They’ve run the gamut from a low-tech cup holder to higher end solutions from Monster and Belkin. But my new favorite, by a long shot, is the latest iteration of the Griffin RoadTrip. My recent search for … Read more
Digital Media Bytes: Last100 Edition
A periodic roundup of relevant news… from our friends at Last100: Livestation demos live Internet TV on iPhone and iPod touch Livestation is currently in talks with Apple to bring a version of its international news video application to the iPhone and iPod Touch, likely to be supported over WiFi only. Nokia announces Internet radio … Read more