ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Internet radio

Internet radio is like listening to a radio station on your computer or phone, but instead of using a radio tower to broadcast the sound waves, it uses the internet. You open a website or an app that has a list of radio stations from around the world, and you can choose the one you want to listen to.

It's like having a magic box that can connect you to any radio station in the world, even if it's in a different country! You can listen to music, news, talk shows, and other types of content just like on regular radio.

The difference is that internet radio can also use other cool features like skipping songs, pausing and rewinding live radio, and creating your own personalized radio station. You can also hear songs that are not played on regular radio, because internet radio can offer a wider variety of music.

Internet radio has become really popular, because it's easy and free to access, and it allows you to listen to whatever you want, whenever you want. But be sure to have a strong internet connection, or else the sound may be choppy or stop altogether.