An audio broadcasting service that is transmitted
through the Internet. Internet radio is similar in
nature to Internet broadcasting, also called
webcasting. However, those listening to the continuous stream audio
broadcast have no control over the stream, similar to traditional radio
broadcasting. Many radio stations worldwide offer their broadcast via Internet
radio to a worldwide audience. Today dedicated hardware
devices, commonly called Web radio or Internet radio appliances , can be
purchased that connect to a home network and then to the Internet to play live
audio streams. Internet radio is also called e-radio.
Review: ASUS AIR Internet Radio In Europe, the Web radio appliance, a dedicated hardware device that connects to a home network and then to the Internet to play live audio streams from the .Net, is already a well-established product category.
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