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Why I built WaveSphere at 17
I'm Prateek Pareek — a 17-year-old developer. This is a short, honest note on why WaveSphere Studio exists and what I refuse to do with it.
Short version: I wanted a free way to explore live radio on a map, with tools I actually use (sleep timer, EQ), without forcing signup or pretending to own the stations. Full profile: owner page.
The problem I felt
Globe-style radio is magical. But day-to-day listening also needs simple controls, mobile-friendly UI, and clear honesty: most streams belong to someone else. I didn't want another directory that only dumps URLs.
What I shipped
- Browser player + 3D map
- Hindi / Bollywood / India-oriented discovery
- Equalizer, sleep timer, local favorites
- Public docs, copyright path, and this founder page
What WaveSphere is not
Not a giant media company. Not the owner of Radio Mirchi or FM Gold. Not a product that sells fake listener counts. Independent, free core listening, still learning in public.
If you're a student builder
Ship the smallest useful version. Put your name on it. Keep policies visible. The rest is iteration — see press kit and guides.