Terms were not released. The product would allow mobile phone users to access streaming links on the Internet, including sporting events, financial analyst calls, radio stations, and other live Web events. AudioCub enables wireless carriers' subscribers to request and receive information from the wireless Internet through audio delivery, using any existing analog, digital or WAP-enabled device. As part of the deal, Savos president Nate Brochin would land the post of vice president of audio technologies at GiantBear.
Users dial a local number and select their content channels.
Since reading text on a phone screen can be difficult or even dangerous, especially when walking or driving, the value of listening to wireless Web information on a mobile phone makes perfect sense. First round investors Thomas H. Lee Partners and Blackstone Capital Partners contributed. Copyright 2001 INT Media Group, Incorporated All Rights Reserved.