Asyncast Overview

In 2007, Silicon Valley veterans Andy Watson and Steve Shah were frustrated with hearing the same old "Top 40" news on the radio and TV. They believed there had to be a better way to get customized news on-the-go, and Smartphones just weren't up to the task. The text was microscopic and you couldn't even use them while driving or working out. So they found a way to give on-the-go consumers the...More»

In 2007, Silicon Valley veterans Andy Watson and Steve Shah were frustrated with hearing the same old "Top 40" news on the radio and TV. They believed there had to be a better way to get customized news on-the-go, and Smartphones just weren't up to the task. The text was microscopic and you couldn't even use them while driving or working out. So they found a way to give on-the-go consumers the news they want to hear for free — all without having to sift through the news they don't want.

The result of this mission is Rocketron from Asyncast Corporation. Rocketron, which is launching at DEMOfall 2008, is a new service that provides consumers with hands-free and eyes-free access to personalized news simply by making a phone call.

With Rocketron, listeners are in control. They navigate the news by voice command, resulting in a truly personalized experience.«Less