Hardware

It has been quite some time since we have had our hands on a new retail satellite radio.  Sirius XM had not developed anything new and exciting in almost two years, and it was beginning to look like 2011 would be another ho-hum year on the news front of compelling new hardware.  We recently got… → Read More

The third new radio released by Sirius XM has made its appearance. The Sirius Starmate 8 appears to be a Sirius branded XM Onyx with a few bells and whistles. It is unclear whether or not the Starmate 8 will be capable of receiving the new channels offered by Sirius XM, but it is the… → Read More

Sirius XM Satellite Radio (NASDAQ:SIRI) is launching a few new retail products in conjunction with their Satellite Radio 2.0 launch. The company has not delivered new retail products in quite some time, so there is some excitement for SIRI investors relating to the prospects of a new product launch. The question is whether or not… → Read More

In what can only be called a vague and cryptic press release (.pdf), mobile technology gurus Teleca announced that they will be creating a development platform for Sirius XM Radio. The new platform is said to be a solution for Sirius XM’s next generation vehicle, portable, and more products. What does that mean? We can… → Read More

The Consumer Electronics show is happening now and for satellite radio investors one major consideration is what is happening in the dashboard of vehicles. Several manufacturers are making substantial upgrades to their in dash entertainment platforms. Among those making big moves is Toyota. The company announced yesterday that their ETune multimedia platform will begin rolling… → Read More

Savvy shoppers and deal seekers traditionally brave the cold, long lines, and throngs of people each year on Black Friday in search of great deals for their holiday gift giving. Real savvy shoppers wait until Cyber Monday and score even better deals on the Internet from the comfort of their own home. If you are… → Read More

Internet Radio, whether Sirius XM, Pandora, Slacker or Last FM is becoming easier to stream on devices other than your PC. The evolution of smart phones brought Internet radio mobile. Now, with the introduction of Orb, the home stereo is easy to connect as well as affordable. With a retail price point of just $69… → Read More

Speculation is a wonderful thing, and all of the speculation surrounding the new XM SNAP has gotten the retail satellite juices flowing again. Upon first glance it seemed that the new XM SNAP would perhaps be a “SkyDock” type of product that could be used with 2010′s most popular smart phone line, the Android. Upon… → Read More

The aftermarket car stereo market still exists, but it is not as robust as it once was. Today’s vehicles include better sound systems than in the past, and are now evolving to include many more features. Still, even with better stock systems, some people are compelled to have it all. It is that group of… → Read More