Not everything you may think about Radio is actually the truth about it. I am about to divulge the inner meaning of some things you may have taken for granted. This will, no doubt, put a target on my back forever and make me a pariah to deejays who have sworn to keep these secrets under wraps. (Satire/Humor)Graphic Credit: © Corey Deitz

RadioWeave has introduced an app called Soundbiter for iPhone and iPod touch. The software makes it easy for users to capture and instantly share "short-form" audio content (up to 60 seconds). (Photo: RadioWeave.com)

When the app is running, Soundbiter is always recording, continually saving the last 60 seconds (or preset length) of audio until the user presses a button. Then, the sound is capture.

It can then be uploaded to wherever or whoever. According to a press release, Soundbiter is "...ideal for consumer hobbyists and media professionals, including bloggers, bird-watchers, concert-goers, life-streamers and journalists." Podcasters who are always looking for interesting audio content might also benefit from Soundbiter.

You can download it free from the iTunes App Store.

RadioWeave allows users to contribute content, as well as comment and react to professional content, by sharing their own audio created by Soundbiter or other publishing applications and services. Visit RadioWeave at www.radioweave.com.

Am I really reading this? I blink my eyes. Yes, apparently I am. From screenafrica.com: "Ugandan witch-doctors have used radio up to now to advertise their healing powers. However, this could soon be a thing of the past. The government's ethics minister, James Buturo, has said that radio stations are contravening the 1957 Witchcraft Act and '...are promoting witchcraft-related activities to the detriment of Uganda's integrity.'"

Witchcraft remains widespread in Uganda and the government wants to stamp out the promotion of it. Looks like Radio revenues will take it in the shorts again - but this time not from the ongoing recession.

The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 is an all-in-one wireless music system controlled by an iPhone. (Photo: Sonos, Inc.)

It will play audio from the Internet or your iTunes collection. Features include:

• 5 integrated speakers, 5 dedicated digital amplifiers
• Control with iPhone or iPod touch with free Sonos Controller app
• Search for songs, choose music, adjust volume
• Add additional S5s to your home and play the same song in each room or different songs in different rooms

The Sonos ZonePlayer S5 has a suggested price of $399.00

More from Sonos:
* Sonos Introduces iPhone App to Control Internet Radio Wi-Fi Products
* Sonos Multi-Room Music System

SIRIUS XM Radio will offer five commercial-free holiday music channels this Christmas and Hanukkah season. Beginning November 16 subscribers can hear contemporary music and traditional favorites on "Holly" (SIRIUS channel 3 and XM channel 23) and traditional holiday recordings from the 1940s through 1960s on "Holiday Traditions" (SIRIUS channel 4 and XM channel 4). (Graphic: SIRIUS XM Radio)

Then, December 7 three more channels launch:

"Holiday Pops" (SIRIUS channel 79 and XM channel 77) will feature classical Christmas carols.

"Country Christmas" (SIRIUS channel 62 and XM channel 10) will offer a range of country selections.

"Radio Hanukkah" (SIRIUS channel 76 and XM channel 28) will air Hanukkah music and segments on Jewish culture.

For more information, visit www.sirius.com or www.xmradio.com.

Need More Options? Christmas, Seasonal & Holiday Music Online

That's the conclusion of an article by Todd Seavey at newsmax.com. Seavey writes: "The top 10, in order of descending popularity, are Limbaugh, Hannity, Michael Savage, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, Laura Ingraham, Michael Medved, Mike Gallagher, and William Bennett, according to Talkers." (Photo: Mark Levin, Screenshot from www.marklevinshow.com)

Seavey also notes that Talkers magazine reports: "Limbaugh has averaged about 15 million listeners in 2009, up from about 13 million two years ago..."

See Profiles of: Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Michael Savage, Laura Schlessinger, Glenn Beck, Laura Ingraham, Michael Medved, Mark Levin, and Mike Gallagher.

SIRIUS XM Radio has unveiled the XM SkyDock, a satellite radio controlled by an iPhone or iPod Touch. (Photo: SIRIUS XM Radio)

The required XM SkyDock App utilizes the user interface of iPhone and iPod Touch to let subscribers listen to SIRIUS XM content. The app is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod Touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

Subscribers can tag songs and purchase directly from the iTunes Store. The XM Skydock includes PowerConnect technology which SIRIUS XM says simplifies installation and allows for easy movement from vehicle to vehicle.

The XM SkyDock is available at the online Apple Store (www.apple.com), Best Buy, Radio Shack, independent retailers and online retailers, including www.xmradio.com/skydock.

It happened in New Zealand, according to a short article at smh.com.au. Apparently, the Halloween revelers went to talkback radio personality Tim Bickerstaff's home.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports: "The teenagers saw the 67-year-old diabetic through a window on Saturday...[and]...when their door knocking failed to rouse him they entered the house and set off his medic alert bracelet."

Bickerstaff's death was attributed to a massive heart attack. "Bickerstaff became known as an outspoken radio host and sports critic during 40 years on the airwaves," says smh.com.au.

Go Deeper: Radio DJ Deaths: The "Crash Curse" And Oher Awful Ends

The verdict is in on at least one radio station's stunt: $16.5 million. That's how much a Sacramento County jury awarded the family of Jennifer Strange, the 28-year-old woman who died after taking part in KDND-FM's water drinking contest.

Strange died in January 2007 after participating in a contest called "Hold Your Wee for a Wii" in hopes of winning a Nintendo Wii video game system.

Yesterday, jurors found Entercom Sacramento LLC (owned by Entercom Communications Corp.) liable for the death which occurred because of the actions of KDND-FM's "Morning Rave" morning show. Soon after the death, 10 employees were terminated.

More: 10 Fired at Radio Station After Woman Dies in Wii Contest

Hear It: Here is an edited version of some audio from the contest including members of the morning show including the voice of contestant Jennifer Strange. Listen here.

The latest RAJAR (Radio Joint Audience Research) radio listening survey is out for the United Kingdom.

• Radio listening remains high at 45.7 million adults each week (89.2% of the UK population 15+)
• Share of radio listening via a digital platform has increased by 14% year-on-year to 21.1%
• Weekly listening via a digital platform has risen by 11% year-on-year to 17.7 million people
• Radio listening via cell phone continues to grow steadily among adults aged 15+, an increase of 7.5% from 6.4 million to 6.9 million

Detailed data and individual radio station data, for both BBC and Commercial Radio stations, is available on the RAJAR web site at www.rajar.co.uk.