Goodbye Flash, hello to an all-new website on Tuesday Dec. 3rd!
Read all about it: http://bit.ly/2OFEiC7
HEARTS of SPACE VERSION 4 IS HERE
On December 3, 2019 we will launch the 4th generation media player and design of our streaming service. We started in 2001 with 100 programs, a Real Audio player, and a rudimentary database-driven website. We migrated to Windows Media Player in 2004, then to Adobe Flash™ Player and Media Server in 2009. For Version 4 we built a custom HTML5 player, an all-new architecture and cloud "back end," a completely redesigned web user interface, and new native iOS and Android mobile apps. It's our biggest upgrade ever!
Exciting news! I look forward to the new interface!
Posted by: Brian L. Collier | 01 December 2019 at 11:17 PM
Congratulations on version 4, a real improvement, and it's so fast to load! Plus no pesky Flash downloads!
Posted by: Bob Pease | 13 December 2019 at 10:39 PM
The speed is courtesy of Amazon Web Services (AWS). The player is HTML5—not only faster, but more compatible with most browsers.
:: SH
Posted by: Stephen Hill | 14 December 2019 at 01:15 AM
Wow! 3 comments?! For an upgrade of this magnitude?! This is a sea change, and fantastic! Well done, HOS!! THANK you! Great job, and thanks again! Love it all over.
Posted by: Brian W Hudgins | 28 December 2019 at 02:17 PM
So wonderful to finally see the new HTML app! Is there a new iOS app available yet? I'm not seeing it right now in the app store.
Posted by: Joseph Elliott | 28 December 2019 at 05:15 PM
Thank you, Brian!
When we started the project over 4 years ago, replacing Flash was the initial goal. But we soon realized that we really needed to replace *everything*—the website, the mobile apps, and the entire "back end." It was a huge undertaking and more than we bargained for, but now that it's done (except for bugs and a number of refinements and additions, plus finishing the V4 mobile apps) we're really glad we stuck it out.
Safe journey :: SH
Posted by: Stephen Hill | 28 December 2019 at 07:46 PM
Thanks, Joseph. There will be all-new native iOS and Android apps coming ASAP. We actually did most of the design UI logic for the mobile apps before the desktop version, so it's just a matter of finishing them and testing. The good news is that they will have *all* the features of the desktop app.
:: SH
Posted by: Stephen Hill | 28 December 2019 at 07:53 PM
Thanks so much for the upgrades, which makes it easier for me to listen... and easier for me to promote your work to friends!
Posted by: Justin | 18 January 2020 at 07:08 PM
Thank you Justin! It took a long time—thanks for your patience.
::SH
Posted by: Stephen Hill | 18 January 2020 at 08:36 PM