Listening to audio broadcasts via the Internet. There are more than 4,000 broadcasts available on the Internet that can be streamed and played by a software media player in the computer or in a stand-alone Internet radio with the software built in. The broadcasts come from a myriad of different organizations as well as traditional radio stations.
Live or Canned
Internet radio may be streamed in realtime along with regular AM and FM over-the-air broadcasts, or it may be a recording of a previous broadcast. In the latter case, the broadcast can be streamed at any time from the beginning. See media player, RealAudio and Windows Media formats.
A "Real" Internet Radio
In 2000, San Francisco-based Kerbango, Inc. introduced the first physical Internet radio. Acquired by 3Com, which discontinued its Internet appliance division in 2001, the Kerbango radio supported major audio formats and could play MP3 files from a computer. (Image courtesy of Kerbango, Inc.)
Streaming Radio
Apple's iTunes jukebox plays Internet radio and offers a variety of stations for the user.
Live or Canned
Internet radio may be streamed in realtime along with regular AM and FM over-the-air broadcasts, or it may be a recording of a previous broadcast. In the latter case, the broadcast can be streamed at any time from the beginning. See media player, RealAudio and Windows Media formats.
A "Real" Internet Radio
In 2000, San Francisco-based Kerbango, Inc. introduced the first physical Internet radio. Acquired by 3Com, which discontinued its Internet appliance division in 2001, the Kerbango radio supported major audio formats and could play MP3 files from a computer. (Image courtesy of Kerbango, Inc.)
Streaming Radio
Apple's iTunes jukebox plays Internet radio and offers a variety of stations for the user.
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