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  • i-deko TV sound system hands-on

    i-deko TV sound system hands-on

    HANDS-ON Space-saving unit with a futuristic look 3 May 2011 13:07 GMT

    The i-deko is a slick TV stand that doubles up as a speaker system, DVD player, radio and iPod dock and we managed to track it down at the Grand Designs Live show at Excel in London for a closer look.

    The product comes in two halves which...

  • BBC launches new HD Sound service

    BBC launches new HD Sound service

    HD for your......radio 18 October 2010 12:27 GMT

    High-quality radio is on its way to the BBC courtesy of the newly announced HD Sound service.

    Launching initially via the BBC Radio 3 website stream, the service will offer "improved encoding and higher bit rates to offer the BBC's highest...

  • Radio news transmitting to We7

    Radio news transmitting to We7

    Bulletins added to music streaming service 13 July 2010 12:27 GMT

    We7, the browser based music streaming service, has announced a tie-up with the Guardian Media Group (GMG) whereby it will broadcast radio news broadcasts in between songs.

    The real-time, integrated news bulletins will allow you to keep up...

  • Government aims for 2015 digital radio switchover. Audio, Radio, DAB, DAB+, Digital Radio UK 0

    Government aims for 2015 digital radio switchover

    Communications minister expected to re-iterate Labour's original date 8 July 2010 11:23 GMT

    Communications minister Ed Vaizey is expected to give a speech that confirms that the new coalition government is going to stick with Labour's plan for a complete digital radio switchover in 2015, although reports suggest the planned date may have...

  • BBC could shut 6Music, halve web output

    BBC could shut 6Music, halve web output

    Asian Network and sports spend up for the chop too 26 February 2010 11:50 GMT

    It's being reported that the BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, will soon announce a drastic cutback of the corporation's public offerings. It's set to include the closure of DAB stations 6music and Asian Network, a halving of web output, a cap...

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    Radio execs to offer analogue trade-in scheme

    Swap your old radio for a shiny new DAB before the switchover 1 February 2010 12:43 GMT

    Digital Radio UK, the organisation behind the analogue/digital radio switchover in Britain, has revealed that industry executives are considering a "scrappage scheme" for analogue radios that mirrors the Government's offer of a grant to car owners...

  • Motz introduces tiny wooden FM radio

    Motz introduces tiny wooden FM radio

    For the smallest disco in the world. 25 January 2010 16:39 GMT

    Either our hands have suddenly got a lot bigger, or a Korean manufacturer called Motz has built what might be the smallest, dinkiest, radio in the world. It measures just 1.45 x 0.75 x 1 inches.

    It's made of wood, comes with an LED indicator,...

  • Radio 1 to reveal best-selling songs of the Noughties

    Radio 1 to reveal best-selling songs of the Noughties

    Official Charts Company stats to be unveiled on air from today 28 December 2009 10:00 GMT

    As the Noughties draw to a close, BBC Radio 1 is set to unveil the charts of the decade – revealing which singles and albums have sold the most in the UK in the last 10 years.

    Radio 1 will count down the Top 100 best-selling singles...

  • NME Radio launches on DAB platform

    NME Radio launches on DAB platform

    8-month trial increases national availability 21 December 2009 14:36 GMT

    NME Radio has announced it is to launch on national DAB increasing the station's availability across the UK for an 8-month trial period from Tuesday 22 December.

    "Since launch, NME Radio has strived to increase distribution with constant...

  • Radio 1 listeners get free picture messaging day

    Radio 1 listeners get free picture messaging day

    Send the DJs an MMS F.O.C 10 December 2009 16:14 GMT

    On Friday 11 December 2009, listeners in the United Kingdom can send free picture messages to the Radio 1 messaging number for a chance to see their images featured on the Radio 1 website.

    "Picture Messaging Day" is said to be designed to...

  • Pure Siesta Flow DAB radio  . Audio, Radio, Pure, Pure Siesta Flow, DAB Radios 0

    Pure Siesta Flow DAB radio review

    3.0 REVIEW All singing, all dancing? 9 December 2009 9:00 GMT

    The Siesta Flow is a bedside radio alarm clock with DAB digital radio, internet radio and wireless connectivity built-in, it even has FM too. At around £99 it's on the pricey side for an alarm clock radio, but there are plenty of features included...

  • Pure shifts three million units

    Pure shifts 3 million DAB units

    Will launch in the States in "the coming months" 30 November 2009 15:14 GMT

    Hot on the heels from the DRDB's announcement earlier today that the digital radio platform has seen 10 million sales, it's been revealed that 3 million of them belong to Imagination Technologies' Pure.

    Pure has officially announced it...

  • Online UK Radioplayer plans revealed

    Online UK Radioplayer plans revealed

    BBC and commercial radio teams up for 400-station internet radio portal 19 November 2009 15:20 GMT

    The BBC and commercial radio companies have unveiled the new online radio player we brought you news of recently, that "aims to offer the output of every licensed UK radio station and to let users search this content by subject, musical style, or even...

  • Internet radio portal planned for the UK

    Internet radio portal planned for the UK

    500 stations on one site 26 October 2009 15:41 GMT

    An online portal that will offer the entire output of the British radio industry could go live in the first half of next year.

    While only 2% of radio listening in the UK is currently done online, the plan is hoped to offer a boost to the...

  • MagicBox Nocturne XP-1 launches

    MagicBox Nocturne XP-1 launches

    DAB radio with slide-open iPod dock 30 September 2009 14:30 GMT

    MagicBox has launched the Noturne XP-1 with the claims it stands out from the crowd with a slide-open iPod dock.

    A DAB and FM radio too, the Nocturne is operated via a touch sensitive panel, boasts a blue on black display with backlight,...

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