Some of us rely heavily on the radio for listening to the news or to different genres of music. Whether it's located in the home, in a car or on someone's person, a radio is a universal mode of communication.
Here are 35 radio innovations for you to enjoy, from radio-shaped storefronts to in-dash Internet radios.
Implications - Some people may be under the impression that the radio is a dying form of media, but for others, it's still an integral part of how they get current, up-to-date information. By integrating radio technology into new products, companies can add greater function while appealing to the sense of nostalgia that is raised when blasting tunes from something either than an iPod.
35 Rad Radios

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Buy Music From The Radio With Your Cell

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Alarm over shopping radio tags

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Radio-Controlled Mobile Bars
Finally, a DIY Robot Actually Worth Making
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Satellite Radio and the Stern Effect
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Nerd Radios
Let The AT-AT Boombox Plays Music From The Dark Side
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Portable Internet Radio Lets You Create Your Own Station
Slacker Portable
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Radio Marketing by Listeners
Xfm Free Marketeer Competition
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DIY Kitchen Radios
Studio Lama's Endless Design Possibility Music Player
27
Cutting-Edge Retro Clocks
Roberts Ecologic 6 DAB Clock Radio Blends Old & New
26
Interrupted Radio Ads
XM Satellite Radio Shows How Annoying Commercials Are
25
Most Fans Paid NOTHING for Radiohead Album (UPDATE)
24
DNA Radio
Internet Broadcast Of The Human Genome
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In-Dash Internet Radio
Blaupunkt Prototypes Signal a Seamless Music Driving Experience
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Simple Radio Controlled by Stone Placement
Natural Radio
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Rodent Radios
Mini Mouse Music Player
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Wood Electronics
Magno Radio
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Analog Radio-Inspired Clocks
The Time Tuner is Complicated, But Cool
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Radio-Shaped Storefronts
Diesel Launches Radical Retail Refurb in London
17
Wireless Internet Radio
Torian Launches World's First Portable
16
Skype Gets Radio
Ministry of Sound Integrated Player
15
Rebirth of Radio
BlogTalkRadio Puts You Behind the Mic
14
Retro Radio Timepieces
The Flud Boombox Wrist Watch
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Tap Shower Radio
a Third Tap?
12
Retro Radio
Pure's Evoke-1XT
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Radio-Controlled Race Cars
Nic Case Sets World Speed Record With Schumacher Mi3
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The Rubber Radio
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Galactic Radio
NASA Broadcasts Beatles "Across the Universe"
8
Retro Radio Strikes Again
MAGNA Wooden Radio with iPod Jack
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Kinetic Radio Pens
'Shake Shake' Provides Music While Doing Homework
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Radio Delay
30 Second Delay to Slow Down Tour de France Riders?
5
Playful Radios
“Move to the Radio” Toy Car
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Pill Shaped Radio Clock
The Geluleto
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Commercial-Free Radios
Hammacher and Schlemmer Eliminate Boring Airtime Fluff
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Rodent Sport Radios
Hamster Powered Music Box Only Plays When in Motion
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Radio Video-Waves
Interactive Radio Lets You View and Chat With The DJ
Related Ideas
Portable Performance Speakers
The JBL Flip 6 Has Two Passive Radiators for Bold Bass
Conceptual AI-Powered Wearables
The Rabbit R1 AI Watch by Alisher Ashimov is Feature-Rich
Vintage-Style Audio Systems
The Edifier D32 Tabletop Wireless Speaker Offers Hi-Res Audio Support
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Hybrid Low-Power Smartwatches
The Conceptual 'Ksana' Hybrid Smartwatch has an E Ink Display
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Millennium-Inspired CD Players
The Conceptual 'Orion' CD Player Has a Minimalist Design
Miniature Retro Audio Devices
The KA15 USB DAC by FiiO Resembles a Vintage Cassette
Modular Physical Media Players
This Winamp Media Player Device by Eslam Mod is Digitally-Inspired
Visually Attractive Speakers
The Audio Pro T3+ Jepson Edition Merges Sound and Art
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones
These Conceptual Gundam Headphones by Kostas Dakanalis are Flexible
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices
The EVO 150 DeLorean Edition is Designed by Cambridge Audio
Audio-Upgrading Smartphone Transmitters
The FiiO BT11 Works with Mobile Devices, Laptops and More
Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems
The Conceptual LG PICK Stand Speaker is Easy to Move Around
Refreshed Modern CD Players
Teenage Engineering Designs the New CD Player Concept
Fashion-Forward Gadgets
This Open-Ear Earbud Concept Serves as a Functional Accessory
Auxiliary Display Smart Speakers
The Conceptual Google Omni Smart Speaker Offers Visual Feedback
Enhanced In-Store Inventory Management
Old Navy Enters into a Strategic Partnership with RADAR
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Transparent Japanese CD Players
BEAMS Unveils the km5's Clear Instant Disk CP1 CD Player
Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts
The DMOOSTER D76 Mini TV Wireless Earbuds Concept is Playful
Consolidated DJ Systems
The 'OmnisDuo' Allows For Easily Portable and Battery-Powered DJing
Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts
Kusi Boateng-Arthur Introduces the Social Earbud Concept
Edgy Speaker Designs
The Brutalist Speaker Marries Home Audio and Industrial Elegance
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Telescoping Component Kitchen Appliances
The Hybrid Kitchen Aid by Rishikesh Sonawane is Intuitive
Bass-Boosting Bluetooth Speakers
Sony's ULT Power Series Brings Back a Nostalgic Audio
Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks
The Conceptual CUBB Alarm Clock Has an Eye-Catching Form
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Compact Cassette-Inspired Music Players
FiiO's Snowsky Launched the Snowsky Retro Nano
Multifunctional Traveler Speakers
The Harman Kardon 'Traveler' Speaker Has an Elegant Form
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Tactile Vehicle Key Fobs
This Conceptual Car Key Fob by Zander De Beer is Ergonomic
Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys
Nissan's Kicks Key Merges Auto Technology with Streetwear Culture
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Wireless Retro CD Players
FiiO is Reviving the CD Player with a Battery-Operated Wireless Model
AI-Language Module Radios
Junha Kahm Designs the Smart Symphony AI Radio System
Pager-Inspired Power Banks
The Conceptual Beeper Power Bank by PTPC is Vintage-Modern
Orb-Shaped Speaker Headphones
The 'Satellite' Headphones by Changhwi Kim are Shapeshifting
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Elevated Modern Portable Lamps
Louis Poulsen Designs the VL 45 Radiohus Portable Lamp
Midcentury Modern Streaming Speakers
He Cambridge Audio Evo One Delivers 360-Degrees of Sound
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Headphone-Specific Airport Pop-Ups
The Dyson In-Transit Experience Launches at the Changi Airport
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Rolling Pentagonal Speaker Systems
The 'Pentatonic' Foldable Speaker Concept is Adaptable
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Cannery-Inspired Phone Boxes
LookUp Makes Digital Detox Tools in the Shape of Fish Tins
Sleek Modern Timepiece Homage
Casio Releases the Limited-Edition TRN-50 Timepiece
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
AI Radio Hosts
OFF Radio Krakow Reaches Younger Listeners with Virtual Personas
Modernized Boomboxes
We Are Rewind Revives the Boombox with Retro-Inspired GB-001 Cassette Player
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Retro Music Device-Inspired Mirrors
Drought Brings a Touch of Nostalgic with the Coveted iMirror
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Pocket-Sized Portable Speakers
Ultimate Ears Presents the Compact Miniroll Speakers
Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld
tinyPod Transforms the Apple Watch Into an iPod Replica
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Simple AI Assistants
The Rabbit R1 Offers a Non-Distracting Digital Alternative
Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming
Retroid Designs the Pocket Classic Gaming Device
Collaborative Stealthy Wireless Earbuds
KITH Joins Bose on an Ultra Open Earbud Design
Linear Retro Six-CD Players
Bang & Olufsen's Beosystem 9000c is Premium and Nostalgic
Mid-Century Record Consoles
Wrensilva Unveils a New Catalog of Furniture for Stereo Systems
Retro Cassette-Themed DACs
FiiO Introduces the Snowsky Retro Nano DAC with a Compact Form
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
Intergalactic-Inspired Lifestyle Products
The Spacio Collection is Made up of Everyday Objects
Retro Comprehensive Versatile Speaker
Samsung Presents a Look at the Multifunctional Music Frame
AI-Powered Audio News Podcasts
Google Discover Daily Listen Turns the Latest Updates into Episodes
Future-Facing Charging Concepts
These Wireless Charger Concepts Imagine a True Wire-Free Future
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Earring Earbud Concept Designs
Zhang Yunxib Designs a Concept which is an Earbud Accessory
Nostalgic Music-Inspired Mirrors
Drought Releases the 'iMirror' Modeled After the iPod Nano
Vintage-Inspired Technology
Tech Brand 'KICKBACK's DISCMAN' is Nostalgic
Pop-Up Radio Stations
Bridget Jones Radio Supports the Launch of a New Romantic Comedy
Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts
AICO Designs Create the Shell Intellgient Speaker Concept
Retro Colorful Turntable Devices
Gadhouse Introduces the Brad Retro MKII Turntable
Vintage-Inspired Tracksuits
The Crinkle Nylon Radar Collection is Fresh and Functional
Geometric Foldable Speaker Concepts
The Pentatonic Speaker is a Foldable Concept
Retro-Style Karaoke Sets
The A30M Blends Modern Features with an 80s-Inspired Design
Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts
Zeta ID Designs the Eko System with Various Functions
Wearable Skin Protection Devices
A.C. Camargo Cancer Center Launches a Wearable UV Detector
Feline-Friendly Music Accessories
Yamaha Design Lab Creates a Special Cat Music Box
Sleek Streaming Wireless Speakers
Cambridge Audio Unveils the Evo One Speaker
Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers
MOSSLAB's Moss Echo Speaker Brings Nature into a Space
Personalized Podcast Platforms
The 'iListen' Platform Turns Articles into Audio Content
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Donut-Shaped Wireless Speakers
The Orbit Speaker Concept has a Playful Structure and 360 Sound
Cassette-Inspired Power Banks
The 'Flashtape' Wireless Magnetic Power Bank Has a Retro Design
Music-Playing Photo Frames
Samsung's Music Frame Blends Seamlessly into the Home
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
Hands-Free Communication Devices
Milo is an Adventure-Friendly Walkie Talkie for the Outdoors
Smart TV Radio Services
LG Radio+ Will Offer Access to a Wide Range of Content
Radiant Anniversary Audio Equipment
The Bose Diamond Collection Marks the Brand's 60th Anniversary
Nostalgic Audio Interfaces
CassetteOne Blends Retro Design With Ambient Audio and Playlists
Sleek Wooden Collaborative Speakers
Kith and Mark Jupiter Join on Remixing the Bose 1960 Speakers
Integrated Speaker Jackets
The Coperni x Transparent Speaker Jacket Makes Favorite Music Wearable
Nostalgic Radio Concepts
The Calming Noise Radio by Gisung Han has a Minimal Design
Colorful Bear Bluetooth Speakers
MoMA Joins Medicom Toy Corporation on the Audio Color Block 400%
Alternative Time Displays
Dozen Clock Offers A Creative Yet Accurate Timekeeping Experience
Battery-Enhanced Wireless Headsets
Logitech Launches the Zone 300 Wireless Headset
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Revived Pill-Shaped Speakers
The Beats Pill is Back with a New Design and Enhanced Performance
Retro Tech-Inspired Headphones
The km5 Lightwear Headphones Hp1 Have a Lightweight Design
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
Nostalgic Cellular Power Banks
The Trozk RetroTalk Has a 72Wh Capacity and Three Charging Ports
Retro Wireless On-Ear Headphones
BEAMS and km5 Join on the Lightwear Headphones Hp1 Headphones
Minimalist Phone Alternatives
tinyPod Turns Apple Watches into an Essentials-Only Phone
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Mobile Radio Players
Retro Radio is a Stylish, User-Friendly Radio Player with Vintage Design
Luxury Car Brand Speakers
The Porsche Design 911 Speaker 2.0 is as Sleek as the Sports Car
Wireless Clock Charger Concepts
Nihoy Lahiri Designs the Multifunctional Zenith Clock Concept
Streaming-Enabled Record Players
Victrola Stream Sapphire Record Player Blends Nostalgia with Tech
Vintage-Inspired Bluetooth Speakers
The Hepburn Voice Has Up to Eight Hours of Battery Life
AI-Powered Radio Stations
AITok Radio Provides a Personalized and Diverse Listening Experience
Stylish Suitcase Turntables
The Mixx Revival 55 is Great for Listeners Who are New to Vinyl
Vase-Style Speaker Charger Concepts
Siyeong Park Designs the SOAK Concept of Various Functions
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Digital Audio Speaker Displays
found/Founded Introduces the Vibrary Digital LP Player
Mailbox-Shaped Scanner Printers
Dohui Kim Designs the Nostalgic tou Device Concept
Real-Time Tailored News Podcasts
Listen2.AI Delivers Real-Time News in Podcast Form
Distraction-Free Alarm Clock Concepts
Ahmed Rashad Designs the Sleek Wireless Clock Chargers
Practical Remote Speaker Mics
Siyata Mobile Offers a Convenient Push-To-Talk Solutions
Danish-Inspired Outdoor Lamps
Louis Poulsen Reinterprets Classic Lamps with VL 45 Radiohus
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Weekly Personalized Music Curation
NewMusic Delivers New Tracks to Your Inbox Every Week
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories