Best of 2011: Musical Tech and Gadgets

Soundcheck | Dec 19, 2011

Our Critics’ Week continues with a look at the technology and gadgets that had the biggest impact on the music world this year. New York Times technology reporter Jenna Wortham joins us to share her picks from 2011, which include a social media-based music startup and an ultra-portable wireless speaker.

  • The Jawbone Jambox
  • Spotify
  • Turntable.fm
  • VHX.TV and Cull.TV
  • Hype Machine
  • SoundCloud
  • Tumblr
  • Apps like SoundTracking and Songza
  • Handmade wooden docks to sit MP3 players, iPhones and iPods in
  • Sonos home system

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