Developer Dave Winer and VJ Adam Curry create „iCatcher,” standardizing RSS feeds to include audio files. The innovation enables automated downloads, birthing the modern podcast industry.
Part of the 18 Internet Evolution Facts: The 2004 Edition archive. Historically Verified
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