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Rad.io Streams Local And International Radio To Your Mobile Phone

9:30PM September 30, 2011 | Alan Henry

If you’re travelling away from home or just want to keep up with local weather, news and traffic, but don’t exactly carry a radio around with you, Rad.io is a free mobile app that streams over 4000 radio stations from around the world right to your phone or tablet. More »


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Ask LH: How Can I Make My Computer Work As An Online Clock Radio?

7:00AM February 5, 2011 | Adam Dachis

Dear Lifehacker, I’d like to set an alarm on my computer, but instead of a beep I’d like to assign a preset online radio so I can wake up to music every morning. Do you know how to do this? Sincerely, No Beeping Please More »


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Turn A 1950s Radio Into A Portable iPod Speaker

1:00AM September 20, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

1950s wireless into Portable Stereo from sladekious on Vimeo.

We’ve shown you a few ways to make your own portable speaker systems, but DIYer Sladekious adds a bit of style, turning an old 1950s radio into a retro, iPod-capable stereo. More »


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How To Make An Inexpensive Wi-Fi Radio

4:30AM September 8, 2010 | Adam Dachis

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Want a Wi-Fi radio that can play just about any audio source and you can control from your smartphone? Here’s how to make one. More »


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Radio Tray Is A Minimal Internet Radio Player For Linux

8:00AM August 14, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

Linux: Sometimes, you just want to have the radio playing in the background without a full-fledged media player or browser eating up resources. Free app Radio Tray sits in your menu bar and unobtrusively streams internet radio for your listening pleasure. More »


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Add Radio Streams From Websites To iTunes

5:00AM July 16, 2010 | Whitson Gordon

While many of you use services like Mixtape.me to listen to music at work, some of you probably still like your local radio stations, but hate needing to play them in your browser. Here’s how to open those streams in iTunes. More »


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Antenna Brings You Streaming Radio From Around The World

11:30PM April 6, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Adobe Air: Streaming radio stations abound but finding them is one thing and enjoying thousands of them with a polished interface and all in one place is another. Antenna is a sleek Adobe Air-based radio tool that makes streaming radio fun. More »


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Radio Stations Must Accept Complaints Online

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2:30PM February 24, 2010 | Angus Kidman

In March, TV stations will finally begin taking viewer complaints online. Now radio is also belatedly joining the electronic era, with a new code of practice requiring that listener complaints can be made via the net. More »


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MacGyver Of The Day: HAM Radio Hacker Diana Eng

5:30AM February 23, 2010 | Phil Torrone

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Ed. note: All this week, Senior Editor of MAKE magazine Phil Torrone is joining us to highlight a few modern day MacGyvers as we continue celebrating the DIY ethic at Lifehacker. Today’s maker: HAM radio enthusiast Diana Eng. More »


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Jelli Brings User-Driven Content To Online Radio

7:00AM February 2, 2010 | Jason Fitzpatrick

Many online music services allow you to give a thumbs up or thumbs down to songs that you enjoy or don’t enjoy listening to. Jelli however leverages the thousands of votes logged by its users to build a better radio experience. More »