Smart speaker growth in the U.S. market has plateaued, and AM/FM radio stations are benefiting from these devices being in U.S. homes. Those are two of eight conclusions about smart speakers contained ...

AM / FM radio support was once a common feature on smartphone models, but this is no longer the case. Traditional radio ...

Today, in the third decade of the 21st century, I am noticing disturbing things about our industry and AM radio. We are seeing stations being turned off and licenses turned in because owners are not ...

Just how much have device preferences shifted in five years when it comes to streaming AM/FM radio? According to 2025 Share of Ear data from Edison Research, smart speakers remain the most popular ...

(By Adam Jacobson) When asked if they owned a smart speaker, nearly all of the Hispanic Radio Conference attendees raised their hands. But, what are Spanish-language radio station owners doing to ...

Aaron Read is spooked by his Amazon Echo Dot. “I usually keep it muted because I’m a little creeped out by the idea of Amazon listening to everything,” Read said. But as the director of information ...

AT&T will require the activation of FM radio chips for its Android smartphones beginning next year, said NextRadio and TagStation. The two companies , owned by Emmis Communications, are promoting an ...

We use cellular and Wi-Fi connections to watch online videos, talk to our friends and family, read the news, and listen to the radio. When combined, these activities can quickly eat up your monthly ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is The Verge’s executive editor. He has covered tech, policy, and online creators for over a decade. FCC chairman ...

Tesla’s upcoming 2026 Model 3 and Model Y Standard trims will reportedly drop traditional AM and FM radios, relying solely on streaming and Bluetooth audio. The move would make Tesla the first major ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Kathryn Rath Kathryn Rath ...

Broadcast radio is looking at an FCC rules change so the medium can send specific ads and news tailored to a community. Photographer: George Ruhe/Bloomberg News AM/FM radio stations have been keeping ...