# Connected Tweet-Reading Radios The 'Airo' Radio Translates Text from the Internet to Audio By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-04-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-radio References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/04/05/a-radio-for-the-open-minded/) & [liuyuxi.xyz](http://liuyuxi.xyz) The '[Airo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airo-led)' radio has been designed as a modern piece of equipment for the home that provides users with a different way to experience online media rather than scrolling through their phone or accessing it via a web platform. The 'Airo' is powered by an [Arduino](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vbox-boombox) controller that connects to [Twitter's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget) API to translate tweets into audio that is then played through the internal speaker. This can be controlled with the built-in knobs that give it a somewhat antiquated aesthetic that will be appreciated by those who are looking for a different way to stay informed on social media happenings. The 'Airo' radio is the design work of Varenya Raj, Yuxi Liu, Surojit Dey and Sindhu Mandari. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Connected Tweet-reading Radios:** Opportunity for innovation in creating devices that translate tweets into audio for a unique media experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential disruption in the consumer electronics industry with the development of radios that connect to social media platforms. - **Social Media:** The integration of social media and audio-based technology opens up new opportunities for engaging with online content. - **Design and Engineering:** Innovation in design and engineering to create radios that combine modern technology with a retro aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Language Module Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-ai.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [AI-Powered Radio Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aitok-radio.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Nostalgic Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-noise-radio.md) - [Fashion-Forward Audio Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-audio.md) - [Mobile Radio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-radio1.md) - [Dedicated Social Media Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-3d-gadget.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md)