Welcome to Tech spot. The purpose for this column is to help clarify in layman's terms some of the technological terms that are being thrown around and to give advice on what to look for when buying some of these new fangled gadgets. So what do terms like WIFI, MP3, and audio streaming mean, and how do they apply to the changing face of Radio? Let's take a look at the first term.
What is WIFI?
In a nutshell, Wi-Fi is technology that allows users to do things wirelessly. This technology has been used to allow computers to access the Internet without being connected to a modem. It is now being used in Portable Media Players, like the Microsoft ZUNE, to allow the user to share pictures, videos and music with other users wirelessly. Other devices developing the use of WI-FI technology includes, TV, DVD, and Digital Cameras.
So what does this mean for radio? The use of Wi-Fi Technology enables the user to access Internet Radio stations, and download music without having to be tied to a computer. For a more in depth look click here.
