Category Archives: Technology

FCC kicked in the teeth again

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Under the prior commissions, the FCC tried to interject itself to enforce Internet “fairness” under the banner of “Net Neutrality” The FCC has no jurisdiction over broadband Internet providers (other than those who need licensed spectrum). A Federal Appeals Court … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Radio Biz, Technology, The FCC | 10 Comments

Interesting new patent application

Posted on January 11, 2014 by Fred Stiening

http://www.4-traders.com/news/Patent-Application-Titled-Radio-Broadcast-Reception-Published-Online–17769582/ Nokia wants to patent the concept that you could type “Limbaugh” into your mobile device nd the FM tuner would scan all of the available signals you are currently receiving and find the station you can hear that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Technology | 1 Comment

Visited Yahoo this weekend? You’ve got malware!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Fred Stiening

The estimate of 2 million infections is probably way high. Way back when I ran ads on FindAnISP.com, I quickly learned you have to know who is selecting the ads and how tight their screening process is or you open … Continue reading →

Posted in Global Instability, Technology | 7 Comments

AOL Dumps Winamp and Shoutcast

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Fred Stiening

Back in the day, when AOL was buying up Netscape and everything Internet related to battle Mucrosoft, Shoutcast was one of their acquisitions, much to the dismay of the people who worked there. After initially losing the key people responsible … Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Streaming, Radio Biz, Technology | 4 Comments

Your USB future

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Fred Stiening

The folks who decide such things are finishing up the specs for the next generation of USB (Universal Serial Bus). This is going to fundamentally change your life. Back in the early days of electricity (1890s) there was a tug … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | 31 Comments

My first HD radio experience

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Fred Stiening

I’ve lost my HD Radio virginity. I’m currently in North Carolina planning my move and rented a car – it’s a Toyota Corolla and I discovered today it has a digital HD radio. My hearing is bad enough at this … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Technology | 3 Comments

77% of people who stream…

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Fred Stiening

This was a factoid from a few days ago – 77% of Internet streaming is now going through cell phones. Tablets are another 15% or so. PC streaming is now in the single digits. Listening at work using the company … Continue reading →

Posted in Mobile Streaming, Radio Biz, Technology | 7 Comments

John McCain gets his wish

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Fred Stiening

iOS7 is here When John McCain was asked what he thought of Apple, he complained “Why do I have to update apps all the time?”. Now it has an option to update apps automagically. Apple isn’t stupid – a drone … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Mobile Streaming, Radio Biz, Technology | 4 Comments

Bloat is back

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Fred Stiening

My rant of the day… If you are paying attention, I’ve been doing a lot of web page visits. They are proving another socialist truism – if you make something free or close to free, you will never have enough … Continue reading →

Posted in Radio Biz, Technology | 1 Comment

Children gaming goes Retro

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Fred Stiening

While their parents are getting addicted to Candy Crush Saga, the Kidz are flocking away from the first person antisocial shooting games breeding the future mass murderers, and instead winding up in a really unlikely place. It’s a game called … Continue reading →

Posted in Online Gaming, Technology, Totally random stuff | 5 Comments