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Daily Tech: The Pure Sensia Touchscreen Radio With WiFi

GeekSugar — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:10:15 -0700

The Pure Sensia radio offers a touchscreen, social networking apps, WiFi, an on-screen keyboard, and it will cost around $406 - Slashgear
Griffin's new kid-friendly headphones include volume-limiting settings to protect them from hearing loss - Popgadget
President Barack Obama is worried about people getting their information from blogs and not newspapers - The Silicon Alley Insider
Check out this solar-powered Bluetooth headset that is juiced up from the sun's rays - Gizmodo
Tweet Scenes designs customized Twitter backgrounds for $129 - TechCrunch
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6 Great Radio Apps to Keep You Rocking

GeekSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 05:50:13 -0700

Although I don't listen to the radio much, I like to keep up on what the kids are listening to these days. After finding a ton of radio tuners in the App Store, I finally settled on one of these six tuners to install on my iPhone so I can rock out to the top 40 (or listen to some good talk radio) wherever I happen to be. Check out my faves in this slideshow.

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NetWorks Radio Packs a Big Punch in a Tiny Package

GeekSugar — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:35:59 -0800

Not only am I obsessed with online music sites like Pandora, but I also like to stream my favorite radio stations from various parts of the country. I feel like it gives me a real insight about what new music is out there. My computer is totally convenient, since I can do both from anywhere, but I think the NetWorks Radio is a very cool alternative . . . if you have a "few" extra hundred dollars lying around.

The NetWorks radio is tiny - only nine inches high and five inches wide - but unlike other simple iPod docks, it not only plays music from your MP3 player, but it can stream music from the Internet and even pick up AM/FM radio signals from all over the world. Plus, it can tap into your computer's music folder via a wireless signal, and play that music, too. Seriously, this thing is a music monster fit for the radio heads out there - and the $650 price tag totally reflects that. Naturally.

Do You Listen to Internet Radio?

GeekSugar — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:45:00 -0700

I have a lot of friends who are distraught about the news that Pandora may be going under due to overwhelming royalty fees. The popular Internet radio service doesn't just stream music online, but becomes attuned to your listening habits and creates customized stations for you. I love Pandora for an alternative to my own music library, so I'd be disappointed to see it disappear however many imitators there may be.

But Pandora's not my only Internet music service that I enjoy; I have a few stations that I'm partial to when my play list doesn't cut it anymore. Never mind whether you still listen to old-school AM/FM radio anymore - do you listen to Internet radio?

Geek Tip: Get Radio for the iPod Touch and iPhone!

GeekSugar — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:01:49 -0700

So far, there have been so many apps released for the iPhone and iPod 2.0 update that I haven't had to wait for any apps yet (though I have questioned the usefulness of many). That is, except for a radio app. The absence of a radio option has frustrated some iPod users, as shown in this week's iPod vs. Zune post. That changes now - if you have an iPod Touch or iPhone.

AOL Radio is a new app for those who have upgraded to the 2.0 firmware update, and it provides over 200 radio stations, including your local radio stations (when you're in the area, and when you're not), as well as Internet radio stations. One drawback for first gen iPhone users is that there are not as many stations as there are for 3G, but radio on your little device is certainly still an auspicious start!

Do You Still Listen to the Radio?

GeekSugar — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:45:30 -0700

I have to admit that I'm not an avid radio listener like I used to be. Since I don't have a car, it really cuts down on the opportunity, plus it's just not necessary to sit through commercials and the same songs every hour when I can pick and choose tracks I want, and upload a playlist to my iPod.

So when I heard news that the recording industry is claiming that AM-FM radio broadcasts are a form of piracy, and they should pay a tax for each spin of an artist's track, I wasn't surprised. With floundering CD sales, I imagine they'd panic and try to get revenue any way they can. Sure, the radio offers a free listen, but seriously, where would popular artists be without the mass exposure of the radio?

I think the recording industry might be biting themselves in the foot here, but it did make me wonder - do you still listen to the radio, or do you get the majority of your tunes from your iPod/MP3 player and Internet Radio these days?

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Cath Kidston Floral Digital Radio: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:56 -0700

I am unapologetically behind the declaration that I consider myself a girly-girl. I don't always love pink gadgets, but I don't always hate them either. But I have a line. This Cath Kidston DAB digital Roberts radio is currently walking my line.

I just don't know if precious-looking roses mix with my digital electronics, but, on the other hand, the radio in a plain color would have a vintage look - which, of course, the rose print owns. But. Still totally conflicted. What do you say?

Website of The Day: KEXP

GeekSugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:10:58 -0800

I am not only in love with all things geeky, but all things related to music as well. Thankfully we live in a time where we have access to more cool music, more often with sites like Pandora and Mercora making it super easy to get new music into those earbuds. If you have access to the internet (duh) and either Windows Media, Real Player, or iTunes then you're all set to feast your ears on the musical stylings of kexp.org.

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I know I'm not the only one here at Sugar HQ that loves the sounds of KEXP. An independently operated radio station in Seattle, KEXP plays some pretty awesome music all day long that you can stream directly from their site. What's more is that the DJs pick their own playlists and it's completely member supported, so you don't get the repeat factor or endless commercials like you do on your standard radio station. I totally dig finding new music that I may not hear normally, but end up loving, and KEXP has on more than one occasion has helped me do just that.

Have a website you just can't keep to yourself? Submit your faves to our Website of the Day group and you might see it on geeksugar!

Nostalgic Sixties Style AM/FM Radios

GeekSugar — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 10:07:36 -0800

I'll be completely honest. The only time I ever listen to the radio is when I'm in a car. Other than that, I heavily rely on my iPod and iPod dock for rocking out to all my favorite tunes. Although sometimes, there is a time and a place for not only a radio, but especially a radio that looks like it's stuck in the sixties. I instantly liked these sixties style AM/FM radios that I spotted on Unplggd. With a power LED indicator and an adaptor jack, it's not 100 percent retro and still provides the additional bonus of being geek-chic. Get your very own in yellow, pink or green from the London at the Victoria and Albert Museum for $60.

Last Minute Gift: Vintage Inspired Radios

GeekSugar — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:03:17 -0800

I stumbled across the Almost Vintage Miniature Radio series after about a week of obsessing over cool old school radios. At $25 they're a total steal and an unexpected throwback gift that will likely be a hit with gramps, pops or even your kid sister. The three devices below were modeled on tabletop Bakelite originals from the 40s and 50s, and has all the usual AM/FM radio features. I've since seen similar models at department and electronics stores if you're in search of a retro last minute gift!