Zing! Bang! Boom!
Ok, so it’s an odd title. But pay attention to the word Zing because that may just be the name of Sirius’ partner with their new portable. Orbitcast.com has the story…
Introducing Zing. A software platform that can work across any type of wireless connection, from WiFi to 3G, allowing digital media devices to connect to music services or other online content sources.
According to SiliconBeat, Zing has a deal with Sirius Satellite Radio to stream live Sirius content to mobile devices. In addition to that, Zing’s founder - former Apple exec Tim Bucher - said a Zing-powered Sirius device is in the works, but he was not ready to divulge details earlier this week.
Orbitcast goes on to say that Zing also allows their users to purchase their content.
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Cnet has a nice little writeup on some more of the features that Zing can provide. by SISO
This one I'll believe when its out. by Jon
This one I'll believe when its out.
It's pretty much the same thing you can do with a Windows Mobile-enabled phone, a browser and a decent wi-fi connection.
It sounds like they'll be selling these devices strictly for anyone who would by an online-only subscription, but since you can't get everything online, that would be a collosal waste of time. I hope these devices will come cheap if that's the case. by Jon
Lots of possibilities. by SISO
Lots of possibilities.
Well, I suppose in that case their thinking would be we can make it like this and you'll get music channels and some talk channels (and don't forget Howard will be streaming soon too) or we can make it on the go receiving satellite reception and you have a great chance of not getting ANY channels.
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If it only receives wifi signals, that would make this strictly a portable only device, only in areas with signal, which takes a lot away from being able to take the radio anywhere and get the signal, or take it driving with you in the car, out the cabin with you, or whichever. It'd be a good thing to have ALONGSIDE the portable, but not to have it as the portable.
my two cents. by Grüpsaar
http://www.siriusbackstage.com/forum...ad.php?t=83130 by Manco
First, why assume that this will require a separate subscription? It's possible that this will work off of one of your Sirius Web ID's and linked to one of the radios. All part of the revamping of the ID system recently. Though this does provide a reason to provide a Web-Only access option.
Second, it is possible that this unit would have access to all the streams. A unique identifier can be placed into the unit in order to provide access to these hidden streams. Sure, this might cause a concern over protecting the content from a hacker. But, there's no reason to think this cannot be done with protection.
I agree with Grüpsaar, this might be good to have along side a portable unit but will not replace the need for one. It will also be a lower cost solution for college students and those in a WiFi rich environment who may not want to spend so much on the true portable. by srm59
http://www.forbes.com/2006/06/02/sir...rtner=yahootix
"From what is known about the new platform, Jacoby said the device's storage capacity will likely be comparable to Sirius competitor XM Satellite Radio (nasdaq: XMSR - news - people )'s "Inno" and "Helix" portable units, but the battery life and true satellite coverage will probably be worse.
Where satellite coverage is weak, however, Sirius (nasdaq: SIRI - news - people ) programming can be streamed over Wi-Fi on the device, which Jacoby said was an interesting "fix." by Manco
Here is what the Wall Street Journal is reporting:
June 1, 2006, 2:56 pm
Tech Demo: Zing
Details were few, but there was no shortage of buzz surrounding a music player called Zing unveiled here at D:.
ZingTim Bucher, CEO of Mountain View, Calif.-based Zing, began the demonstration by describing the Zing as a “virtually integrated mobile entertainment solution.” (Walt Mossberg suggested the more attractive shorthand of “iPod competitor.”)
It’s a bit too early to tell whether Zing will be the latest footnote in the rich history of would-be iPod killers, but some of its features are undeniably cool. Broadly, Zing leans heavily on wireless connections to let users access music stored on a networked computer, or an Internet-based subscription service like Yahoo! Music, or even on a friend’s device that is within range — all through a seamless interface. Listening to a song on an Internet radio station and want to buy the CD? The iPod-sized Zing will (in theory) be able to sync up with an online music store to complete the purchase.
The company has a partnership with Sirius that lets subscribers listen to satellite radio — the audience was wowed to hear “live” satellite radio playing over the diminutive device — though the music is streamed through a wireless Internet connection, not from the heavens.
Users navigate all the music files and Internet streams available to them using a scroll wheel (”You are very lucky Steve Jobs isn’t here,” commented Kara Swisher) and a glossy, icon-based interface. Zing is big on social interaction: The device shows you what your nearby friends are listening to, and lets you exchange voice messages and music recommendations. (Mr. Bucher was careful to point out that the device “respects” digital copyrights. Users won’t be able to stream protected files between each other.)
Mr. Bucher says Zing doesn’t plan to make its own devices, but rather license its technology to others. He showed off a device that will be available from Sirius later this year, that was somewhat larger than the slick Zing production model (pictured above). “That’s too bad, because [yours is] pretty cool,” said an impressed Mr. Mossberg, who has made no secret about what he considers to be the gold standard in digital music players. by Sirius_Rich
Is This The New SIRIUS wearable????
OK, it looks like this is it.. The Zing based player with a SIRIUS Branding will be out some time this year!
GSI is told that Zing doesn't plan to make its own devices. Zing will rather license its technology to others, like Directed?
We are told that the device that will be available from Sirius later this year, is somewhat larger than the slick Zing production model (pictured above).
Zing has a partnership with SIRIUS that lets subscribers listen to satellite radio — the "live" satellite radio streamed through a wireless Internet connection, not from the heavens. GSI is not sure if the unit will use the birds when in a dock, or in your car.
This could be very big for SIRIUS, some are calling the Zing player an "I-Pod Killer"
Zing leans heavily on wireless connections to let users access music stored on a networked computer, or an Internet-based subscription service like Yahoo! Music, or even on a friend’s device that is within range — all through a seamless interface. Listening to a song on an Internet radio station and want to buy the CD? The iPod-sized Zing will (in theory) be able to sync up with an online music store to complete the purchase.
More on all this via D:Notebook - WSJ
http://getsiriusinfo.blogspot.com/ by usiphi203