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Sony to end manufacture of minidisc, a stalwart of radio studios

Minidisc is an audio technology that never quite took off in the US the same way it did in Asia, and especially Japan. After enjoying a brief period of mainstream popularity just prior to the introduction of the iPod, many … finish reading Sony to end manufacture of minidisc, a stalwart of radio studios

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Radio at CES: Not much new under the sun

Every day I watched the news reports and press releases from the just-ended 2011 Consumer Electronics Show hoping for some interesting radio news. Instead, what we got was mostly more of the same. You might call it CES 2010 2.0. … finish reading Radio at CES: Not much new under the sun

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Paul’s Recommended Radios for Holiday Gifty Time

Radios make great gifts, especially for someone who is dedicated listener. Whether your favorite listener is into all-news, NPR, talk, college, community, music or even shortwave, a nice radio can really enhance the listening experience. I own and use all … finish reading Paul’s Recommended Radios for Holiday Gifty Time

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Google TV will include Pandora

Pandora the online radio feature announced today that it will be included in the upcoming Google TV service: “Today we’re expanding again and we’re thrilled to announce that Pandora is coming to Google TV. Google TV combines the best of … finish reading Google TV will include Pandora

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For best vinyl playback avoid the plastic

Earlier this week my fellow Radio Survivor Matthew posted about this cute-looking little Crosley record player with a oblong clamshell design far more compact than a typical turntable. Unfortunately, I have to put a damper on Matthew’s excitement, since my … finish reading For best vinyl playback avoid the plastic

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Radio at CES: Pandora and tagging rolling out for your car

The biggest news at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show might be Google’s new Nexus smartphone, but that doesn’t mean there’s no space for radio in all the gadget frenzy. Your resident RadioSurvivors don’t yet have the travel budget to jet … finish reading Radio at CES: Pandora and tagging rolling out for your car

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