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In the '90s I was in a technology based art class at CMU. An artist talked about a project they wanted to do: a music streamer, but it would use GPS to know it
by martincmartin 5y ago
In the '90s I was in a technology based art class at CMU. An artist talked about a project they wanted to do: a music streamer, but it would use GPS to know it's location, and play music from the local culture, to keep you connected to your surroundings.
Another student said: "You mean, a radio?"
- redis_mlc 5y agoActually the artist was prescient - with Clear Channel ownership, there is almost no local radio programming today. IHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IHeartMedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IHeartMedia "the company owns more than 850 full-power AM and FM radio stations in the U.S., making it the country's largest owner of radio stations. "
- sova 5y agoAn app-based solution using GPS, local DJs, and music that was royalty-free by local musicians (aiming to get recognition, live shows, and sell merch) could be a huge hit...
- bern4444 5y agoYes, but for the internet!
- npteljes 5y agoConsider how heavily regulated radio frequencies are, and suddenly mobile internet, streaming, GPS and an app makes much more sense.