Pandora Goes Stand-Alone With Livio

Start thinking of all the places where you’d want to listen to Internet radio but don’t have a computer. If you come up with a sizable list, the Livio might be for you. The little box has a built-in speaker and Wi-Fi connection for playing Pandora — the Internet radio station that chooses music based on your preferences. As with the Web site, thumbs up and thumbs down buttons help weed out unwanted artists and genres. Livio says it can listen to “a comprehensive list of validated Internet radio stations,” but doesn’t specify which. At $150, you might want to buy a more versatile speaker if you’ve got an iPhone or some other way of getting connected. But as the company suggests, it’s priceless for all those barbecues and pool parties you’ll be having. It’s available now in the US. [via Livio]