Atonemo and NTS launch pocket-sized radio player with icon wheel
Atonemo, a Swedish technology firm, has collaborated with the online radio platform NTS to create the Atonemo NTS Radio Player, a compact wireless music streaming device. This gadget connects to any speaker or amplifier, allowing users to browse through NTS's 16 expertly curated 'Infinite Mixtapes' by rotating a physical wheel adorned with emoji-like symbols (such as a smiley face, sun, and microphone). Users can toggle between live broadcasts on NTS Radio 1 and 2 using two prominent buttons. The player is capable of 24-bit/192kHz playback and supports AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect. Atonemo co-founder Noah Constantinou refers to this approach as 'omakase listening,' prioritizing a curator's selection over algorithm-driven playlists, with a design that emphasizes hands-on engagement and eliminates screens, enhancing NTS's legacy of diverse, community-driven music.
Key facts
- Atonemo is a Swedish tech company.
- NTS is an online radio station.
- The player is wireless and pocket-sized.
- It connects to any speaker or amplifier.
- It has a wheel with 16 icons for genre selection.
- Icons represent Infinite Mixtapes like Memory Lane (peace sign) and Slow Focus (lotus).
- Two buttons access live NTS Radio 1 and 2.
- Playback quality is 24-bit/192kHz.
- Compatible with AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect.
- Noah Constantinou is Atonemo co-founder and designer.
- The design is screen-free and tactile.
- The player costs an undisclosed amount.
Entities
Artists
- Noah Constantinou
Institutions
- Atonemo
- NTS
- Dezeen
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Apple
Locations
- Sweden
Sources
- Dezeen —