Motorola puts web radio on handsets....sort of

radioxray · 16th February 2005, 02:56

Motorola previewed a new service on Monday that will use mobile phones to make internet radio portable.

http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0...9127878,00.htm

Sounds like the phones will essentially be a store and forward 'ipod' like playback device. Not really listening to live streams, but instead will play back previously recorded streams.

What really caught my interest is that they're branding it as "iRadio."

Here's another story on it....this one mentions AOL is involved: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-5575823.html Maybe the shoutcast stations will be included?

MegaRock · 16th February 2005, 07:44

Sweet article!

soulful1 · 17th February 2005, 01:07

"iRadio software will automatically record selected Internet music streams onto the phone whenever it's connected to the PC"

Hmmmmmm isn't this the same as stream ripping? Just a thought.

soulful1

radioxray · 17th February 2005, 03:24

I guess you could consider it to be the same as stream ripping. Except that it is targeted to the mass market consumer rather than computer geeks. The difference is that the moto system will only allow the listener to play back the recording one time only. Makes the royalty sharks happier.

The concept is also similar to podcasting. Hopefully designed to be easier for the average consumer to use. I wouldn't be surprised to see AOL package this into their service.

The iRadio branding of the system is really brilliant. The average consumer understands the concept of radio as an entertainment medium/device. Much easier to understand than 'podcasting.' Again, it's mass market consumer targeted rather than being computer/gadget geek oriented.

If you're trying to build a streaming station into a profitable business, it is a huge benefit to reach as many listeners as possible. Moving beyond the PC desktop to portable devices is a GIANT leep forward!

One more thought. Perhaps all stream rippers aren't evil thieves. Could it be that some savvy (though geeky) folks are recording streams to take with them on their portable players?

Jay · 17th February 2005, 03:54

Quote:

Originally posted by radioxray
Could it be that some savvy (though geeky) folks are recording streams to take with them on their portable players?

ding ding.

What I have always been bitcy about is the resource usage of stream rippers. Some very poorly written programs will make multiple connections to your server, which is a serious flaw.

Also timeshifted viewing should be seen as something positive, it is systematic organizing of playlists and music ripped from the stream that is generally considered "evil". This is why I advocate a more source based deterent to this type of streamripping.

Pioneer · 19th February 2005, 13:52

Great articles!

iRadio sounds like it will essentially be a podcasting radio station.

And AOL will most likely put their own AOL Radio stations before Shoutcast stations.

But for the record, Motorola isn't the first to move web radio from outside of a PC. Linksys, Intel, iPod, and a few others have already done this by creating products like boomboxes and also devices that broadcast an Internet radio stream straight to your car radio.

Right now, it's just a matter of supply and demand. Verizon's VCAST is testing that out with their broadband streams shooting through a cellphone.

radioxray · 25th March 2005, 20:04

New info on the Motorola handsets:

http://www.internetweek.com/breaking...leID=159905655

16th February 2005, 02:56	#1
radioxray Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 14	Motorola puts web radio on handsets....sort of Motorola previewed a new service on Monday that will use mobile phones to make internet radio portable. http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0...9127878,00.htm Sounds like the phones will essentially be a store and forward 'ipod' like playback device. Not really listening to live streams, but instead will play back previously recorded streams. What really caught my interest is that they're branding it as "iRadio." Here's another story on it....this one mentions AOL is involved: http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-5575823.html Maybe the shoutcast stations will be included?

16th February 2005, 07:44	#2
MegaRock Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Inside my water bong Posts: 6,775	Sweet article! 1001. FM - Megarock Radio - St. Louis Since 1998! Tune In Now! Corporate Radio Sucks! No suits, all rock!

17th February 2005, 01:07	#3
soulful1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 240	"iRadio software will automatically record selected Internet music streams onto the phone whenever it's connected to the PC" Hmmmmmm isn't this the same as stream ripping? Just a thought. soulful1 The Classic Soul Network

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Pioneer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 373	Great articles! iRadio sounds like it will essentially be a podcasting radio station. And AOL will most likely put their own AOL Radio stations before Shoutcast stations. But for the record, Motorola isn't the first to move web radio from outside of a PC. Linksys, Intel, iPod, and a few others have already done this by creating products like boomboxes and also devices that broadcast an Internet radio stream straight to your car radio. Right now, it's just a matter of supply and demand. Verizon's VCAST is testing that out with their broadband streams shooting through a cellphone. ((YOU PICK. WE PLAY.)) ((YOU PICK. WE PLAY.)) w w w . y o u p i c k w e p l a y . c o m

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17th February 2005, 03:24	#4
radioxray Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 14	I guess you could consider it to be the same as stream ripping. Except that it is targeted to the mass market consumer rather than computer geeks. The difference is that the moto system will only allow the listener to play back the recording one time only. Makes the royalty sharks happier. The concept is also similar to podcasting. Hopefully designed to be easier for the average consumer to use. I wouldn't be surprised to see AOL package this into their service. The iRadio branding of the system is really brilliant. The average consumer understands the concept of radio as an entertainment medium/device. Much easier to understand than 'podcasting.' Again, it's mass market consumer targeted rather than being computer/gadget geek oriented. If you're trying to build a streaming station into a profitable business, it is a huge benefit to reach as many listeners as possible. Moving beyond the PC desktop to portable devices is a GIANT leep forward! One more thought. Perhaps all stream rippers aren't evil thieves. Could it be that some savvy (though geeky) folks are recording streams to take with them on their portable players?

25th March 2005, 20:04	#7
radioxray Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 14	New info on the Motorola handsets: http://www.internetweek.com/breaking...leID=159905655