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Best radio app for instant online music – all countries available

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If you are looking for a app that  that can instantly  give you radio music from anywhere around the world then this one of the links which you will definitely save on your

If you are looking for a app that  that can instantly  give you radio music from anywhere around the world then this one of the links which you will definitely save on your phone or desktop.

 

This radio link works instantly if you click it on your phone or then you can also download their app on your smartphone.

Here is the live link:

http://radio.garden/live (this direct link works on any smartphone)

Here is the app download link:

Google Play Store –

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jonathanpuckey.radiogarden&hl=en

Apple App Store –

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/radio-garden-live/id1339670993?mt=8

About Radio Garden

garden radio liveRadio Garden was designed by Jonathan Puckey in collaboration with the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision. There are currently more than 15,000 radio stations who have provided their radio stations to be published online as of now and this is expected to be increasing

Radio Garden is a project of Dutch of radio and search digital, non-profit, developed in 2013 to 2016 by the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision in Hilversum and by the Transnational Radio Knowledge Platform and 5 other European universities^. It is funded by HERA.

Radio Garden allows you to listen to thousands of live radio stations world wide by rotating the globe. Every green dot represents a city or town. Tap on it to tune into the radio stations broadcasting from that city.

If your listening to Radio garden via their downloaded app, you can Shake your phone to go to a random station!

Rumours Bunked:

No the Radio Garden is not connected to any of the satellites launched by ISRO (India Space research organisation).Radio Garden is an online portal that connects the radio all over the world.

Other radio Apps:

Apart from radio garden there are other apps that stream live radio, one of them is “world radio”. There is software that also allows you to download from popular online radios and music and video streaming services which we have reviewed here.

Googpleplay store app link :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?hl=en&id=com.app.worldradio

Here are some of the radio stations that this app plays, i haven’t tried it out yet – so if you do, please do drop a comment here.

What World Radio broadcasts – countries
Armenia (Armenian radio: Radio Van, Radio Aurora, Lratvakan Radio, Radio Hay etc.)
Ethiopia (Ethiopian radio: Sheger FM 102.1, Feel Jah FM, Zami 90.7 FM, Tsega FM etc.)
Pakistan (Pakistani radio: Samaa FM, City FM 89, Apna Karachi, National Radio of Pakistan etc.)
Iran (Iranian / Persian radio: Hamasafar Radio, Radio Asal, Radio Javan, Radio Mani, Radio Mojdeh, London Persian Radio, KIRN 670am Radio etc.)
Cambodia (Cambodian radio: Vayo FM, Tonle Fm, Radio Sarika etc.)
Algeria (Algerian radio: Alger one, Radio Djurdjura, Dima FM, Radio Elissa, K Sun Country etc.)
Egypt (Egyptian radio: Rehab FM, Eman Live, Nojoom FM, Nineties FM etc.)
Georgia (Georgian radio: Radio Hereti, Radio Soma, Radio Hamdam, etc.)
Sri Lanka (Sri Lankan radio: Shakthi FM 105.1, NETH FM, E FM, Lankasri FM, Tamil 2 FM etc.)
Afghanistan (Afghan radio: Arman FM, Arakozia FM, Radio Ariana, BFBS Afghanistan etc.)
Nepal (Nepalese radio: Radio Kantipur, Kalika FM, Radio Nepal, Nepaliko Radio, Capital FM etc.)

Apart from these featured here,there are quite a few mainstream internet online music portals like Spotify, Soundcloud,Last FM, Tune in and Google Play.

5 PC hardware pieces you’ll want to try out in 2017

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With new-fangled technologies making their way onto the marketplace seemingly every day, PC users are by now undoubtedly familiar with the need to upgrade their systems on a regular basis. Not all hardware pieces are created equal, however, which is why we’ve taken the time to shine a spotlight on the best items currently available in stores:

The ideal video card

For many PC rigs, video cards are unquestionably the stars of the show. They bear the brunt of responsibility when it comes to displaying visual elements on your monitor, which means that everything from games to high-definition videos need them in order to function properly. Luckily, nowadays you can find excellent deals on video cards in online stores such as PC Byte, where a top gaming card like the MSI Radeon RX 480 can be found for just a shade over $400. This video card is powerful enough to allow users to experience the world of virtual reality gaming, while at the same time featuring advanced cooling capabilities that are designed to keep it running silently even when under heavy use.

A processor to rule them all

Next to video cards, processors are just as essential when it comes to keeping your PC running smoothly. Right now, the Intel Core i5-7600K stands out due to offering the best value in its price range. Available for less than $250 dollars in most online stores, the processor is strong enough to handle even the most demanding games, while also boasting some nifty overclocking potential. While it may lack the insane number of cores that defines other high-end processors, the Intel Core i5-7600K is powerful enough to fulfil the needs of most PC users.

A reliable UPS

As electrical grids age and power outages become even more common, the chances of experiencing a blackout that causes you to lose valuable data on your PC will also increase exponentially. This makes the need to purchase a reliable uninterruptible power supply even more urgent. UPSes can be found across multiple prices ranges, but for the average PC user a decent one can be bought for less than $200. For instance, the CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD 1500VA has enough juice to handle most gaming machines, even those running dual GPUs. It’s also quite compact for its load support, and boasts an LCD screen that allows you to monitor your computer’s status closely.

The speediest RAM

Costing much less than a new video card or processor, a good-quality memory card can nevertheless help your PC run much faster than before. Nowadays DDR4 is the latest standard in the industry, but you can still find great deals on DDR3 RAM if your motherboard doesn’t have the appropriate slots for the newest technology. Most PCs will be fine with 8GB of memory, but you can upgrade to 16GB if you really want to stay safe on this front for the next couple of years as well. To that end, the Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB DDR4 currently retails at less than $120, making it a great option for people who are relatively short on funds.

The best storage option

Your computer’s storing capabilities are what ultimately determine its capacity to hold whatever it is you want to keep on it. While cloud-based solutions may one day render hardware limitations obsolete, for now having a good storage option is still essential if you want to have apps and games on your PC. While SSDs used to lag behind traditional hard disks when it came to size, they’ve recently caught up. The Samsung 850 EVO 500GB, for instance, retails for around $150 and boasts tremendous read speeds that regularly hit 500MB/second. It can be purchased in versions ranging from the comparatively tiny 120GB to the absolutely massive 4TB, enough to handle the requirements of even the most dedicated of software hoarders.

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Whether you want to use your PC as a high-end gaming rig or if you simply want it to be powerful enough to run full HD videos smoothly, the aforementioned items will give your system the kick it needs to stay with the times. So don’t hesitate to make some timely investments today in order to have a competitive PC tomorrow.

Top tablets for gaming in 2014

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Over the past few years the number of tablet users has increased
dramatically. Tablets are fantastic for gaming, offering a light option
to game on the go. With such a huge array of games available, the gaming
experience really comes down to which tablet is best. Whether you play
Angry birds or at an online casino you need a tablet that is up to the job.

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There are so many   different tablets on the market that it can be difficult in order to
choose which one you might want to buy however here are a number of
great tablets that you can think about.

One of the most popular tablets from 2013 was the Nexus seven. This is a
fantastic tablet for anybody looking to get started in the tablet
market. Being competitively priced it is good value for money for gamers
with the power it offers. Its 7 inch screen and a 1.5 GHz quad core
processor powering it, meaning that all the games run incredibly
smoothly on it and it lives up to its name as the flagship Google
product it is.  If you are in the market for a larger tablet then the Samsung Galaxy
Note 10.1 is possibly for you. This 10 inch tablet with a 2.3 GHz quad
core processor should give you everything you could ever want on the
tablet in terms of gaming capabilities.

Of course arguably the most famous tablet on the market is by Apple. The
iPad has been a great success and this year is probably going to be no
different with both the iPad air and mini 2 on the market for people to
be able to buy. The air has a 10 inch screen whereas the mini has a 8
inch screen, however both are powered by a 1.3 GHz dual core processor
and despite them being less powerful are still incredibly smooth just
like both the android tablets.

The best bot for creating mixtapes and personalised gifts

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MAKERBOT MIXTAPE   – The MakerBot Mixtape is obviously designed for, well, makers of mixtapes or music , but they’ve got an option for everyone, uou dont need to be a DJ.

makerbot mixtape review from cnet

Gifts and makerbot mixtape

 

First there were many other options for a mixtape but nothing dedicated like this, before Pandora or RDIO or even ancient technologies like iTunes, there was the mixtape — a carefully selected group of songs, organized into a playlist and recorded onto a cassette

Now mixtape gives you two options: If you own a MakerBot, the company will ship you a $25 kit so you can put your MakerBot into action and have it create a colorful cassette-shaped case that snaps together around the tiny included MP3 player.

Contrary to what you might think, the days of making a mix*tape* for your crush are
not over. MakerBot, a 3D printing company, snaps together this retro mlxtapa In Its
Brooklyn workshop and ships It to paramours everywhere. Simply hook It up to a
computer using tha included USB cable to drag and drop up to 2GB of heartfelt
songs.

No Walkman Is needed to llsten to the mlxtape as its a MP3 player as well.

summary:The MakerBot Mixtape is a Flash based MP3 player that costs $39, which is $12 lower than the average for all 2 GB MP3 Players. It supports MP3 audio files.

Those  with a MakarBot Replicator can buy a Mlxtap* Kit for $25 and print out their own
mlxtape at home. Gadget Review written by babyhifi for gadgetaustralia.com

Best home pc to tv gadget wifi USB media drives

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This post was originally written in 2010 but a lot has happened since then, tv’s have become smarter and so a lot of these gadgets  reviewed  below have become obsolete now in 2018 and beyond. The eye-fi pro still stands out as a gadget that can stand the test of time for its unique capabilities. Do check out our latest Google home gadget  & tech reviews too.

Share Your PC media to your TV wirelessly

The IUM has built in WiFi and pairs to the WiFi Interface of your laptop.The IUM is paired with one Host PC/Laptop then can be used in any USB Equipped Device that accepts USB Flash Drives

3 Great wireless USB  Memory  Media sharing drives

Infinite IUM USB Media drive

Open for orders from 01 august 2010

The device has built-in wireless and uses the wireless interface of your laptop on the end. The connection is point to point and not via other access point or internet.

PC to PC works fine. The shared files are visible on the IUM like a normal flash drive so the PC will read them as if they are actually on the device.

IUM wireless usb drive media drive

It’s very nice and handy, but as you said, $129 is a bit much for something like this.

“instead of storing data inside the stick it uses any thing that has a USB port as the storage space, enabling “infinite” data sharing ( videos, photos, doc..etc) using WIFI network meaning the device act as wireless connector between a personal computer and anything that is USB-enabled.”

More features for this drive at the vendor website at http://www.infinitec.com/ium_drive/features.php

HSTI Wireless Media Stick™ @ $99 Only

THE Option similar to this which is already available in the market is the “HSTI Wireless Media Stick™”.

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Simply share your files from any computer within your home/work wireless network, plug the Wireless Media Stick™ into the USB port of your playback device and stream your media instantly. The Wireless Media Stick™ references shared media files from any networked computers and NAS devices and presents them to the playback device it’s mounted to as if the files were stored locally.

Once a file is selected for playback, the Wireless Media Stick™ then streams the file via a wireless router from any PC, Laptop and NAS device.

MSRP: $99.99 – Introductory Price!

 

wifi stick in usbThe Wireless Media Stick™ is a patented technology (Patent Pending and World P.C.T) that streams media files from any computer connected to a home/office wireless network to any USB enabled media playback device.

Files are not copied or moved from the original location. The capacity of the stick varies according to how many files are shared and can grow in relation to the file systems that are shared. – Ref ( More info @ HSTI Media Stick )

Features of the HSTI Media stick

  • Wireless USB Dongle
  • Wireless Media Streaming
  • 720p Resolution Limit
  • Windows Compatibility
  • 2.4GHz Wireless Technology
  • Preloaded Software

SPECS

  • Wireless: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4GHz)
  • Host Interface: USB 2.0
  • Frequency Range: 2.412 ~ 2.4835GHz
  • Security: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
  • Data Range (802.11a/g): Up to 54Mbps
  • Data Range (802.11b): Up to 11Mbps
  • Data Range (802.11n): Up to 300Mbps

“Eye-Fi Pro”  Wireless memory card

The cost for this convenience is $129, which seems rather steep to me, although (for what it’s worth) it’s generally equivalent to the Eye-Fi Pro, which offers the same kind of wireless ad-hoc network functionality.

eye wifi memory card

Also released recently “Eye-Fi card”, the “Eye-Fi Pro”. It costs $150, and is able to handle RAW files, as well as connect to a computer via an ad-hoc wireless network, i.e. no router necessary. These are certainly nice features, although RAW support at least seems more like a firmware upgrade, and it would be cool if Eye-Fi would push that option out to their other cards

Get your eye-fi pro from amazon here –> Eye-Fi Pro X2 8 GB Class 6 SDHC Wireless Flash Memory Card EYE-FI-8PC

Overview:

The Eye-Fi Pro X2 Features:

  • Fast wireless transfers of photos and videos from your camera to computer or favourite online site.
  • Instant photo and video sharing while on the go.
  • Loads of storage space with 8GB of high performance Class 6 memory capacity.
  • Location information that is captured and stored in each photo.
  • RAW file wireless uploads so you can edit photos like a pro.
  • Wirelessly uploads your photos (RAW and JPEG) and videos via Wi-Fi or via an ad hoc connection
  • Wirelessly uploads only the photos and videos you select to your computer

Tablets popular for christmas Gifts

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Despite the gloomy economy, shoppers all over the world  are expected to shell out for tablet computers this December making them one of the hot gadgets gifts  this Christmas and holiday season

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Amazon Kindle Fire pictures above

This new Techo gadget are the most-desired electronic devices this holiday season. Of all the gifts people are craving, tablets with clothing taking the no 1 spot according to a consumer Association.

Bob 56, plans to purchase an iPad for his son and his sister  who lives in  Washington. His parents live in Florida. So he’s excited to be able to video chat with his parents – them on the new iPad, him on his iPhone.

Tablets were on many peoples wish lists last year, but they were too pricey and they technology was still new so was still getting adapted too, now with smartphones  everybody is getting more exposed to the new touchscreen technology.

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Barnes and noble tablet pictures above

Two of the most promising competitors come from online retailer Amazon.com Inc. and book seller Barnes & Noble Inc.

Some price released recently for the

  1. iPad’s $499 base price
  2.  Amazon’s Kindle Fire, which costs $199
  3. Barnes & Noble’s Nook Tablet, which costs $249.

Tablets are popping up in unexpected places, too. with  the ipad being used to control customised helicopters that can fly indoors , buggys made to be controlled by the iphone and ipad and many more gizmos.For some people, the device has become indispensable for playing and working.

But while many think of the iPad as synonymous with the word “tablet,” plenty of shoppers will be looking for a more affordable tablet to give this year with heaps of new customised software versions coming out with new android software.

“When tablets start to get  below $200, sales go up dramatically,” says technology analyst Rob Enderle and is going to be evident in the good cheaper prices for these gadgets these years. Check out some reviews and pics on the latest tablets here. “PC TABLETS REVIEWS”