SlashGear tests out a Lincoln MKS-Part 1
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...
View ArticleSirius XM reveal XM SkyDock iPhone and iPod touch satellite radio system
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...
View ArticleSlashGear Week in Review – Week 35 2009
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...
View ArticleXM SkyDock available to purchase
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...
View ArticleMeeGo eyes your BMW dashboard as GENIVI Alliance plan cross-platform ICE
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 -...
View ArticleSirius XM’s XM Snap satellite radio with FM transmitter hits FCC
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...
View ArticleSirius XM Snap Brings Satellite Radio to Your Car’s FM Radio
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...
View ArticleSirius XM Releases New iOS App Optimized For iPad
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...
View ArticleApple may release iOS 5.0.2 for battery fix and iOS 5.1 for new Siri features
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...
View ArticleSiriusXM 2.0 adds timeshifting, track catch-up for iOS
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...
View ArticleSiriusXM updates Internet Radio App for Android
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...
View ArticleSiriusXM On Demand for iOS now available
It looks like SiriusXM is ready to start providing its content in a way people will be more receptive to, today announcing the launch of SiriusXM On Demand. The company says that over 200 shows and...
View ArticleSirius XM to offer Star Wars Celebration Radio for a limited time
It's safe to say that many of you out there for fans of the Star Wars franchise, no matter how you feel about the newer film trilogy. Star Wars Celebration has been held eight times around the country...
View ArticleAT&T SiriusXM deal puts always-connected telematics in Nissan vehicles
Technology in the car is becoming more and more ubiquitous, thanks to car makers putting in touchscreen controls, navigation systems, and mobile internet to provide real-time information to drivers....
View ArticleSirius XM Radio hit with lawsuit over alleged failure to pay royalties
A lawsuit has been filed against Sirius XM Radio in the U.S. District Court of Washington DC by SoundExchange, a non-profit organization that works with artists to collect royalties on digital works...
View ArticleSirius XM Radio’s FM-6 satellite launch is successful
Sirius XM radio has been around for a long time and like many services that rely on satellites, the more satellites the more service can be offered. Sirius XM and Space Systems/Loral (SSL) have...
View ArticleSiriusXM Onyx Plus Dock and Play Radio offer audio in the car
SiriusXM satellite radio has a number of hardware options to allow you to get satellite radio into your car or home. The company has announced its latest portable satellite radio receiver and several...
View ArticleSiriusXM FM-6 satellite declared ready for service
Back in October, we mentioned that SiriusXM satellite radio had launched a new satellite into orbit around the Earth. The satellite is called Sirius FM-6 and was launched by Space Systems/Loral known...
View ArticlePure Evoke F4 scores SiriusXM Radio
During CES, Pure introduced its Evoke F4 "Ultimate Radio", something promised to have support for SiriusXM Radio, among other things. Today the company has announced the availability of that service on...
View ArticleSirius XM’s “The YouTube 15″ will showcase Internet stars
The Internet's most popular music stars are about to get an expanded audience, with YouTube revealing today that Sirius XM will be featuring its most popular artists on a new show called "The YouTube...
View ArticleSiriusXM buys Automatic to go deeper into your connected car
SiriusXM has acquired Automatic, makers of a wireless adapter that plugs in under your dashboard and pipes car information directly to your smartphone. The news, announced today, sees SiriusXM extend...
View ArticleSiriusXM tipped in talks to buy Pandora
Pandora is on the hunt for a buyer and now sources say that SiriusXM may be the one to acquire it. The music streaming service is said to be in talks with SiriusXM, which is tipped to be in ‘active...
View ArticlePandora user? There’s some big news today
Pandora and SiriusXM are hooking up, with a $480m investment into the streaming music business that will see it ramp up its defense against Spotify, Apple Music, and other rivals. Tipped to be in the...
View ArticleSiriusXM Radio app launches for Apple TV
The satellite audio service SiriusXM Radio is now available on the 4th-generation Apple TV and Apple TV 4K. Access is facilitated through the SiriusXM app, though you need to have a Sirius...
View ArticleAmazon Echo multi-room Spotify and SiriusXM shaves Sonos advantage
Back in August, Amazon rolled out a new multi-room feature for Echo devices. This feature allows you to utilize individual Echo devices in your collection, defining groups of speakers and commanding...
View ArticleSiriusXM gets Netflix original comedy content for new radio channel
Netflix, as part of its overall original content push, has released many of its own comedy specials, including ones featuring major comedic names like Seinfeld and Bill Burr. You need a Netflix account...
View ArticleSiriusXM is buying Pandora, and that’s a huge deal
It isn’t exactly a secret that SiriusXM has lost a bit of its luster with the rise of inexpensive music streaming services, but as the old saying goes, “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.” SiriusXM has...
View ArticleSiriusXM gives Amazon Echo owners three free months of service
Satellite radio company SiriusXM is hoping to lure in new subscribers by offering Amazon Echo owners three free months of service. The new promotion is open to all Echo devices, such as the Echo Dot...
View ArticleSiriusXM talk shows are heading to Pandora as new podcasts
Soon after revealing its plan to acquire Pandora Media last year, SiriusXM announced back in February that it would add Pandora music channels to the SiriusXM app this year. In a new announcement...
View ArticleSiriusXM Essential streaming plan offers 300 radio channels
SiriusXM, the company known for its satellite radio service, has announced a new streaming plan that offers subscribers more than 300 of its radio channels outside of their vehicle. Though the plan...
View ArticleSiriusXM student plan makes a play for college crowd with big price cut
College students in the US are about to head back to school, and unsurprisingly, many companies have rolled out their student subscription plans once more. SiriusXM threw its hat in the student plan...
View ArticleGoogle’s smart displays and speakers grab SiriusXM with Assistant control
Following its launch on Android TV earlier this year, SiriusXM announced today that it’s picking up Google Assistant support as well. So, if you’ve got something like a Google Nest smart speaker or a...
View ArticleSiriusXM kicks off 2020 MLB season with classic game broadcasts
On Thursday, March 26, Major League Baseball was scheduled to officially kick off its 2020 season, ushering in a new round of games and more. For fans who are stuck at home, SiriusXM is offering a...
View ArticleSiriusXM Premier is now free, but only until May 15
SiriusXM, the company best known for its satellite radio service, is the latest to offer extended free access to its product for people stuck home in quarantine. The company has made its streaming...
View ArticleSiriusXM acquires podcast analytics company Simplecast
SiriusXM, the company still best known for its satellite radio service, has acquired another company: Simplecast. The analytics and podcast management company joins SiriusXM’s own push into the...
View ArticleSiriusXM taps RapidSOS to send car crash data to emergency responders
SiriusXM, the company best known for its satellite radios, has teamed up with RapidSOS, an emergency tech company, to help EMS and law enforcement respond to recent car crashes. Under this new ‘joint...
View ArticleT-Mobile subscribers get special Pandora experience with extra perks
T-Mobile has teamed up with SiriusXM to launch a new perk for the carrier’s mobile customers: a ‘first of its kind’ Pandora offering that includes SiriusXM curated ‘Top Tracks’ stations, ad-free...
View ArticleSiriusXM’s new satellite radio plan is made for two-car households
Many cars now come with Bluetooth support, which means satellite radio service is less relevant than ever. Despite that, SiriusXM is still a thing and for those who prefer the satellite radio...
View ArticleSiriusXM brings back Lucille Ball’s long-lost interviews with celebrities
Between her other groundbreaking projects, Lucille Ball — the actress and comedian best known for her sitcom I Love Lucy — would interview other celebrities using a tape recorder. These interviews were...
View ArticleTikTok music hits get their own radio channel on SiriusXM
Satellite radio and streaming audio company SiriusXM has announced a new channel dedicated to the biggest hits from video platform TikTok. This will be a full-time music channel, according to SiriusXM,...
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