Radio Shack Black Friday 2009 Ad Leaked

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We are only one week away from Walmart releasing their Black Friday Ad 2009. On Monday, the 23rd, almost all retailers will be laying down their cards and revealing this year's Black Friday deals.
In the meantime several Black Friday 2009 ad scans have found their way into the open on Black Friday sites. BFAds for instance has published the Radio Shack Black Friday 2009 ad already.
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Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Chumby One Internet Clock Radio Goes On Sale For $99.95

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Chumby Industries today released the new chumby one, a new Wi-Fi connected Internet clock radio.
The device joins the original chumby, now called the chumby classic introduced in 2006.

The new chumby one is based on technology similar to the original chumby device. New features for the chumby one include: ABS plastic casing rather than Italian leather, a battery option (using a standard rechargeable lithium ion battery), an FM radio tuner, and a volume knob.

Like the classic, the chumby one offers more than 1,500 applications in 30 different categories – ranging from music and podcasts, to news and entertainment gossip, to video clips and sports scores. Content is available from well-known media partners including: Pandora Radio, SHOUTcast, The Weather Channel, CBS, MTV Networks, and The New York Times. Users can monitor their social networks like Facebook and Twitter, view and share their photos from sites like Flickr and Photobucket, watch sports clips, play games, or choose from more than 200 different clock applications to display on the touchscreen device. In addition, the Linux computer powering this “clock radio” allows for a highly configurable alarm system and powerful customization options.
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Posted on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:40:35 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Slacker Radio Launches For Android

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Just in case Pandora wasn't good enough for you, Slacker, Inc. (one of the best names for a company ever) has just announced the launch of their Slacker Radio app for Android. Users with Android smartphones can now download the app from the App Market. Like most other custom radio apps, Slacker is 100% free to download and use.

Slacker Radio sets itself apart from the herd by offering several cool features not seen on similar applications. Artist biographies, album reviews, and song lyrics are available to users at a glance, and the app also contains the ability to 'peek ahead' and preview music. The app also lets users totally ban artists and songs from their station.

Posted on Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:14:11 CST | by Robert Evans

Gift Tip 9: Logitech Squeezebox Radio

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The Logitech Squeezebox Radio is designed to be simple and in sync with the user’s home network for Internet radio and DRM-free iTunes collections. The Logitech Squeezebox Radio looks to pack most of the functionality of the Boom into an even smaller package; that means you can stream your MP3 collections, plus thousands of internet radio stations and music services like Rhapsody, Napster, Pandora, Sirius, and Last.fm. It looks more appealing than the Boom with the addition of the color screen and the capability to display album art, artist/track information, and Flickr slideshows.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:39:37 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Squeezebox Radio Review

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We reviewed the new Logitech Squeezebox Radio last week. If you like a second opinion on this cool new music streaming gadget then check out this review from our review partner Digital Trends.

Quote from the review: "Logitech lopped a few features off the Squeezebox Boom, added several others-including a beautiful 2.4-inch display-and whacked $100 off the price tag to come up with the Squeezebox Radio, a phenomenal value among audio-streaming devices. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Livio Unveils NPR Radio

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Livio has unveiled its latest internet radio device called the NPR Radio. The device is the first Internet radipo with a dedicated menu for NPR stations and programs. The device allows NPR radio fans to personalize their listening experience and switch between local member stations and on demand programs from across the country.

The device allows access to more than 1000 NPR station streams and more than 800 podcasts and audio archives. Users can store and access their favorite NPR stations with a "my NPR" button as well. Read more

Posted on Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Logitech Squeezebox Radio Review

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Today I am checking out the Logitech Squeezebox Radio. The device is a small and compact Internet radio player that connects via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

The device has a single speaker with decent sound and a 2.4-inch screen that shows album art and other content. The device even has a programmable alarm clock. Read more

Posted on Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:11:09 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Apple Develops iPhone Radio App

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Apple somewhat surprisingly caved in and offers an FM Tuner in the newest iPod nano 5G after years of neglecting radio on the iPod.
9 to 5 Mac reports now that a source claimed that Apple is actually developing a Radio app for the iPhone and iPod touch that can run in the background like the iPod app. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:39:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iHome iP88 Dual Dock Clock Radio & Alarm System for iPhone Launches

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I have an iPod alarm clock on the side of my bed. I used it to charge my original iPhone and now I use it to charge my iPhone 3G S. I gave my son my old iPhone to use as a portable game console. That means that each time I want to charge his iPhone I have to plug it into my computer. I am sure there are other homes out there with more than one iPhone or iPod that need charged each night.

iHome has announced a new alarm clock for the bedside that has dual iPod docks called the iP88. The docks can charge and play music from two different iPhones or iPods at once. Any dockable iPod will work with the clock and it includes adapters for the thinner iPods that need smaller slots. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Logitech Offers Squeezebox Radio Wi-Fi Buyers Early Access to Queen Album

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Logitech has announced a new offer for fans of the rock group Queen. People who buy the new Logitech Squeezebox Radio Wi-Fi network music player can get early access to the new Queen Absolute Greatest Hits album before it hits stores.

The album is set to hit stores in November. Those who listen to the new album early on the Logitech device will also have access to Queen photos and track-by-track audio commentaries recorded by the band. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Queen Album Exclusive on Logitech Squeezebox Radio

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Logitech managed to land a deal with the rock band Queen. Their new album Absolute Greatest will be available early to ">Logitech Squeezebox Radio owners.
The new Queen album Absolute Greatest is going to be released on November 16th in Europe and November 17th in the U.S. If you've got a Logitech Squeezebox Radio now, you have almost two months earlier access.

Queen fans who own a Logitech Squeezebox Radio will have exclusive access to the complete Absolute Greatest album, track lyrics and a series of Queen photographs that have been made available for the first time. They can also enjoy exclusive track-by-track audio commentaries in which Brian May and Roger Taylor talk through the composition and history of each famous song. All they need to do is select the Queen application found under the Squeezebox Radio’s new Apps menu. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:46:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Squeezebox Touch and Radio Wi-Fi get Official

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We have heard a bit about the new Logitech Squeezebox Touch and Squeezebox Radio Wi-Fi before. Logitech has got official with the two players now. The Squeezebox Touch and Radio are both Wi-Fi music players designed to allow users to play music from subscription services, internet radio, and personal digital files.

The Squeezebox Radio promises easy set up with the user just needing to plug it in and turn it on. The device measures 5.12" x 8.66" x 5.04" and offers a 3/4" HD dome tweeter and a 3" long throw woofer. An optional rechargeable battery pack lets users take the player around the house with them. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Sep 2009 06:11:26 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Radio Shack Changes Name, Panders to Hobos

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When I think of shacks, I think of tiny aluminum-and-particle-board shelters assembled by people of questionable competence in order to house meth labs or illicit distilling operations. Maybe it's just my southern upbringing talking, but the first image that 'shack' brings to mind isn't of a high-end electronics store. As electronista reports, Radio Shack thinks most people will feel differently.

They're rebranding all of their retail outlets this week as 'The Shack'. All Shacks will be making changes to their displays this week to notify customers of the change. Radio Shack corporate expects all store signs to be updated before the year's end.

Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2009 12:25:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

RadioShack and T-Mobile Partner for Retail

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RadioShack and T-Mobile USA have announced that they have a new retail agreement in place that will allow RadioShack to offer T-Mobile products in its 4,000 nationwide stores. The agreement will start later this summer and RadioShack will have hot new devices like the G1 and myTouch 3G.

The new arrangement nearly doubles the number of retail outlets for T-Mobile making RadioShack the largest retail partner for the mobile company. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Read more

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

RadioShack Partners with Lance Armstrong

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RadioShack isn’t exactly the largest company in the electronic world today. I'm not sure where they got the loot to make this new partnership with Lance Armstrong. The company has announced that in 2010 Lance Armstrong will compete as a Team RadioShack cyclist, runner, and triathlete in events around the world including the 2010 Tour de France.

RadioShack also says that it plans to activate its 35,000 employees and 6,000 stores across the country to raise awareness and funding for the fight against cancer. Armstrong will also compete in the 2010 Tour de France with the RadioShack team. Read more

Posted on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Best Buy Launches First Portable HD Radio

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Best Buy has announced a new portable HD radio from its in-house brand Insignia. The device is called the Insignia HD Radio Portable Player and is available now on Bestbuy.com. The HD Radio player allows users to listen to digital music broadcast for free from many of their favorite radio stations.

The device is the first ever portable HD Radio player and is sized to allow users to listen to music on the go or at the gym. The device is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery and has a full color LCD screen. Station pre-sets for your favorites are available. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:06:17 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sirius XM Radio for iPhone and iPod Touch

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Having a smartphone loaded with MP3s is nice, but sometimes you want to listen to the radio. That's why Sirius XM radio has released an app for the iPhone that allows owners of any generation of iPhone to listen to their favorite Sirius channels. The app itself is free, but you'll have to pay for an Internet or Premium Online subscription in order to listen to anything.

Subscribers with iPhones or an iPod Touch will have 120 different stations to choose from. Want to start your morning off with some Grateful Dead before catching Opie & Anthony and then switching over to Oprah Radio for the drive to work? Now you can. Isn't technology geat?

Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:30:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Radio Shack Says Rescan Converter Boxes After June 12th

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Consumers who are ready for the big digital transition happening on the 12th of this month are being reminded by Radio Shack to rescan their digital converter boxes to be able to pick up new broadcasts that come online.

The transition was originally set to happen in February, but was postponed because so many people were not ready. According to the government, we are about twice as ready for the transition now, but a massive number of homes around the country are still unprepared. Read more

Posted on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New iPhone 2009 rumored to have Radio tagging and Nike Sport Kit

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We are just days away from Apple's anticipated announcement of the new iPhone at the WWDC 2009 on Monday.
AppleInsider has a detailed report about some new features that might be found in the new iPhone 2009. Apparently there are new strings found in iTunes 8.2 that point to the ability to tag radio songs.
In May rumors appeared about some kind of FM capability inside the iPhone. Many phones have supported FM radio for a long time. Apple could be indeed motivated to add FM if they found a way to increase sales on iTunes. Read more

Posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2009 06:31:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Slacker Radio Passes a Million Downloads on Blackberry Devices

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Slacker announced today that the Slacker application for Blackberry smartphones has now exceeded 1 million downloads. The application is available for free on the Blackberry App World or by visiting Slacker.com.

Slacker says one of the reasons for ht success of the application is that the app allows listeners to store stations to listen to then whether or not they are on a wireless network. Blackberry users can create their own stations are listen to over 100 expert programmed stations. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

SanDisk Releases New SlotRadio Music Cards

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SanDisk has announced the launched of four new 1,000 song genre-specific SlotRadio music cards. The new cards start at $39.99 and give instant access to music genres including rock, country, oldies, and Hip Hop/R&B.

Each of the cards has a handcrafted playlist with songs from Billboard's top charting artists. The Billboard Rock card has music in classic, hard, and modern rock with tracks form Bon Jovi, Santana, System of a Down, The Who and more. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun