As streaming audio thrives, it's clear broadcasters can no longer rely solely on their over-the-air signal to attract listeners. It's also clear that a variety of technological advances have brought us to where we are today.
Streaming audio may be moving into a golden age of sorts, but it's taken a while to get to this point. Much like listening to a live stream in the early days (buffering... buffering...), streaming audio has had its share of fits and starts. So while the concept of simulcasting a radio broadcast online has been around for over two decades, the tech has only recently caught up with the demand.
Shane Toven takes a look at the history of streaming audio, and brings us up to speed with the latest in streaming tech.