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SiriusXM updates Internet Radio App for Android

Rue Liu, Apr 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

Sirius XM Radio released a free update today for its SiriusXM Internet Radio App that will give subscribers using Android smartphones and tablets more control over how they listen to SiriusXM programming. The update adds several new key features, including the ability to replay up to 5 hours of broadcast programming and pause live radio. Read The Full Story

SiriusXM 2.0 adds timeshifting, track catch-up for iOS

Chris Davies, Dec 12th 2011 Discuss [1]

SiriusXM has released a new version of its iOS app, with v2.0 bringing the ability to jump back to the beginning of a show or song, even if you tune in partway through it. The updated internet radio app adds Start Now and TuneStart, different names for basically the same time-shifting functionality: if while channel-surfing you come across a show or a track you wish you could hear all of, new buttons allow you to flip between hearing it from the beginning or listening live. Read The Full Story

Apple may release iOS 5.0.2 for battery fix and iOS 5.1 for new Siri features

Rue Liu, Nov 16th 2011 Discuss [3]

A new rumor claims that Apple will be releasing an iOS 5.0.2 update next week to fix the still lingering iPhone 4S battery issues. The report comes from German site Macerkopf.de citing an alleged Apple software engineer, who also claims that Apple will be releasing a major update to iOS 5.1 by year-end that will bring many new changes related to the Siri intelligent voice-controlled assistant app. Read The Full Story

Sirius XM Releases New iOS App Optimized For iPad

Rue Liu, Mar 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

Sirius XM Radio today released an updated version of their Apple iOS app. Designed for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, the Sirius XM Internet Radio app, delivers over 120 Sirius XM channels of commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, and more. This new version is now optimized for the iPad and supports AirPlay streaming to iOS 4.3 devices. Read The Full Story

Sirius XM Snap Brings Satellite Radio to Your Car’s FM Radio

Evan Selleck, Sep 30th 2010 Discuss [4]

Satellite radio is still around, and enjoyed by thousands. For Sirius XM, introducing new hardware isn't something worth focusing on all that much, but that's not stopping them from introducing a brand new piece of tech for all of those out there who may not have a vehicle featuring satellite radio pre-installed. The company labels it as a quick, easy, and simplistic method to get your ears focused on some satellite radio. All you need is an FM radio, cigarette adapter, and the new XM Snap! (which was recently seen at the FCC) and you'll be good to go. Read The Full Story

Sirius XM’s XM Snap satellite radio with FM transmitter hits FCC

Chris Davies, Sep 9th 2010 Discuss [0]

A new Sirius XM device, the XM Snap, has shown up at the FCC. According to the test report, the XM Snap is a digital satellite receiver for in-vehicle use, complete with "a transmitter operating in the 88 - 108 MHz FM band. The XM Snap supplies the incoming satellite digital audio signal to the vehicle's radio via wired connection (Audio cable, FM Direct, or Cassette Adapter) or wireless FM transmission (Power Connect or FEA)." Read The Full Story

MeeGo eyes your BMW dashboard as GENIVI Alliance plan cross-platform ICE

Chris Davies, Jul 26th 2010 Discuss [1]

A few weeks ago it was Microsoft in your Lexus; now it's MeeGo in your BMW. The GENIVI Alliance - a nonprofit group focusing on in-vehicle entertainment (IVI) founded by BMW, GM, Intel and others - has decided to adopt MeeGo as the basis of their next release, using the Linux OS for its multimedia, navigation, internet and other abilities, together with its future integration with tablets, smartphones and netbooks. Read The Full Story

XM SkyDock available to purchase

Shane McGlaun, Nov 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

We first heard about the XM SkyDock back in August when it was unveiled. The device was pegged at the time to have a launch date "this fall." Since it's already cold in many parts of the country and the leaves are falling, fall is officially here. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Week in Review – Week 35 2009

Shane McGlaun, Aug 30th 2009 Discuss [1]

Another week has come and gone leaving us with memories and a hoard of cool stories to throw your way for weekend reading in case you missed them over the week. An Asus 900HA netbook was hacked into a touchscreen slate on Monday and we really liked it. DIY gear is so cool, especially when it turns out this good. Monday also brought some details on the Blackberry Storm 2 piezo touchscreen tech. We really hope its better than the original Storm. Read The Full Story

Sirius XM reveal XM SkyDock iPhone and iPod touch satellite radio system

Chris Davies, Aug 27th 2009 Discuss [0]

Sirius XM have announced their first radio dock for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch, the XM SkyDock taking advantage of OS 3.0's third-party peripheral integration to add a satellite radio tuner to the handheld and have it controlled by the new companion app. The dock slots into a car's power point, supporting the PMP with a flexible arm and custom cradle, and not only allows for listening to Sirius XM radio but for tagging tracks that you later want to buy on iTunes. Read The Full Story

Reviews

SlashGear tests out a Lincoln MKS-Part 1

Steven Grady, May 19th 2009 Discuss [0]

In addition to the daunting task of testing out a FyreTV, I was also given the assignment of test driving a Lincoln MKS on my vacation in California. Yes, I am that dedicated. The Lincoln MKS is the mid-size luxury sedan with all of the fixings. Hand-stitched leather seating, duel climate control, a powerful engine, All Wheel Drive, and most importantly (to this publication anyway) Microsoft Sync and the GPS.

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Sirius XM price increases confirmed: extra subs $9 as of March 11th

Chris Davies, Jan 21st 2009 Discuss [2]

The rumor of Sirius XM price increases has been confirmed, with customer services representatives apparently informing users that as of March 11th 2009 there will be an increase of $2 for additional subscriptions, while the online internet radio service will now cost $2.99. For that $2.99 all internet radio users will have access to the 128k stream, which previously was the "premium" feed. Read The Full Story