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Squeezebox and Last.FM are touting the benefits of scrobbling. For those of you who might not know, scrobbling is when your music device or service learns what music you like, and develops playlists that are more suited to your tastes. The more you scrobble, the more you will… → Read More

In a filing by the National Association of Broadcasters, there seems to be concern that satellite radio threatens the very viability and existence of AM, FM, and HD radio in cars. What a concept. Terrestrial radio is a wonderful service, and does indeed provide great programming, but to… → Read More

In a meeting held with FCC commissioner Tate, Ibiquity outlined fears that the open access condition proposed in the merger between Sirius and XM would not ensure that HD radio chipsets get installed into receivers capable of receiving SDARS signals. It is ironic that open access is heralded… → Read More

Slacker is making Father’s Day and Graduation shopping easier by including a free customized carrying case with any Slacker Portable order. They have even created a graduation themed radio station with all of the tunes that are popular during this time of year. The custom Slacker carrying case… → Read More

I got a chance to tool around with the 4GB version of the Slacker Portable Player, and it is a nifty device. The player makes the Slacker service even better than it already is. Music lovers who are already familiar with the Slacker service love it because it… → Read More

In what can only be termed as a cautious use of words, the National Association of Broadcasters expressed opposition to the passage of the Senate Joint Resolution 28 that would serve to rescind the FCC media ownership vote that happened last December. The NAB’s Dennis Wharton said, “NAB… → Read More

We have all heard of Slacker at this point, but how many have actually given it a try? If you haven’t, you are missing out plain and simple. Slacker makes radio listening easy, and better yet, lets you customize stations or simply build your own. No organizing play… → Read More

Slacker is stepping up in their efforts to attract new subscribers. Their latest effort is a free shipping offer on any Slacker portable device. The Slacker service lets consumers choose between a 15 channel, 25 channel, or 40 channel device. The portables are customizable, and listeners can build… → Read More

In an announcement today regarding an agreement between Sony BMG and Nokia for the cell makers “Comes With Music” phone, Nokia executive Tero Ojanperä stated that Nokia wants to”drive the consumer”, “make music a business for Nokia”, and to “expand the music industry.” Nokia’s device comes bundled with… → Read More

The National Association of Broadcasters, Ibiquity, and four major broadcast equipment manufacturers are all working together to try to make it easier and more budget friendly for radio stations to upgrade to HD Radio. The team intends to make the upgraded technology available to station owners at the… → Read More