Category Archives: audio

Checking in with foursquare at SFO

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Rakesh Agrawal

With the increasing use of mobile applications such as Yelp and foursquare, it’s becoming possible to pull ideas from thin air. Users of these apps can leave tips for others to find that are linked to a specific location. In … Continue reading →

Posted in audio, foursquare, geotagging, lbs, local search, maps, mobile, social networking, twitter | Tagged | 1 Comment

Pandora radio goes wireless

Posted on May 23, 2007 by Rakesh Agrawal

Pandora’s Internet radio service is now available on Sprint’s wireless network. Pandora allows you to quickly set up personalized radio stations based on artists and songs you like. The service then plays music it thinks you might like. I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in audio, consumer electronics, media, mp3, wireless, wireless data | 1 Comment

Redesigning the remote control

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Rakesh Agrawal

I own a Squeezebox audio player. For the most part, it is a brilliantly designed device. The design of the unit itself has an Apple-like simplicity and elegance. The UI makes it possible to navigate thousands of music files on … Continue reading →

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The remote control lockbox

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Rakesh Agrawal

I recently purchased a Harmony 880 universal remote. It’s one of those gadgets for those who have a lot of gadgets. The promise is that you can consolidate remotes for a lot of devices into one. In many ways, the … Continue reading →

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iPods and cars

Posted on July 16, 2006 by Rakesh Agrawal

Nearly five years into the iPod revolution, there remains no iPod/car integration that provides a complete experience. For many people, the only option is to use an FM transmitter. Others can choose to play their iPods through a tape player … Continue reading →

Posted in apple, audio, cars, consumer electronics, ipod, mp3 | 2 Comments