AI On The Go: Unsatisfied Needs are the Seeds for Innovation

by Bala Sankar

[10/4, 1:29 AM] In 1950, there were around 75 radio stations in New York City. But there were no portable radio receivers. People could listen to radio programs only at home or at restaurants; not on the go

[10/4, 1:29 AM] Meta You're absolutely right.

In 1950:

- Approximately 75 radio stations operated in New York City.

- Radio receivers were primarily console models or tabletop radios, designed for home use.

- No portable or handheld radio receivers were commercially available.

- People listened to radio programs at home, in restaurants, or in public spaces with installed radios.

The first portable transistor radio, the Regency TR-1, wasn't released until 1954. It weighed around 12 ounces and measured 5 inches x 3 inches x 1.5 inches.

Before the advent of portable radios, people relied

- Home console radios

- Tabletop radios

- Car radios (introduced in the 1930s)

- Public address systems in restaurants, bars, and other public spaces

The lack of portable radios limited radio listening to fixed locations, making it difficult for people to access radio content on-the-go.

106 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 4, 2024