Digital Radio Australia

Pure Sensia: A Treat for the Ears and Hands PURE, maker of the wildly popular Flip HD video camcorders is giving the radio a much needed upgrade. The PURE Sensia takes DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) and WiFi and brings them under one futuristic looking roof, the first radio to do so. Just turn on the Sensia and the WiFi will stream internet radio and podcasts from all over the web. In addition you can also tap into your computer or storage device and stream music to the Sensia. And if you need a little white noise to soothe your frazzled nerves,check out Pure Sounds “unique soundscapes created by PURE to stimulate, inspire and relax.” The Sensia also comes with a generous 5.7-inch, 640 x 480 pixel high res touchscreen display handy for navigating lists, shifting controls, and scrolling through all the widgets and apps. That's right, the Sensia has a bunch of PURE Apps including Facebook, Twitter, and Picasa, so you can stay connected to all your friends as you enjoy some tuneage. You can also check out station slideshows or album artwork upping your tactile enjoyment. Source: popgadget.net Nu-m8 lets you track your kids with a GPS wristband It was only a matter of time before someone thought of locking tracker devices onto kids. You can get GPS dog collars, why not GPS wristbands? Nu-m8 – the world's first GPS locator specifically designed for 3-12 year olds – has just launched to the UK and the makers claim: “it is set to change children's outdoor play forever.” – because mum and dad will now be able to track the exact location of their wandering children on any computer or mobile. Yes it is the same technology as used for tagging offenders on curfews – but from a quick twitter poll we conducted it seems to be popular as an idea among parents. The idea behind the device from Lok8u (keep up with the txt spk) is that children will have more freedom, not less. Their parents will let them roam about more freely because they'll know instantly where they are, so children will play outside more, bringing obesity rates down and they'll all be more rosy-cheeked and healthy. Nice idea. Source: shinyshiny.tv Ten One design launches pink iPhone and iPod Touch Stylus I'm not sure about you, but I find it difficult to sometimes use my iPhone with my girly long nails. It's fine when I'm using apps but trying to touch on web links can be a nightmare. However American based company Ten One Design, has come up with a solution, which saves us from cutting our pesky nails off. It's launched the Pogo Stylus and Pogo Sketch, compatible with the iPhone and iPod touch, which are also now available in Hot Pink. Peter Skinner, Ten One Design CEO said: “We've found that the Pogo Stylus and Pogo Sketch have been crucial to the female iPhone and iPod touch community. “Since women cannot operate the capacitive touch screen using their fingernails, these products have become a much-needed mobile solution. And we're proud to be able to give our female audience what they want, now in a more stylish color.” According to the company the advanced material used on the tip of the styli is what makes it so extraordinary and revolutionary for multi-touch displays. It acts as a bridge by transferring the signal from the display to the user's hand. Oh, and they're also perfect for those of us who like to wear gloves in the winter too. Source: shinyshiny.tv
Daily News Beat – Tech Tuesday – TT

With digital radio underway in Australia, the iRiver B30 is the only player on the market that can support DAB+ cover art. Take a look at our hands-on here.
iRiver B30 MP3 player hands-on

Sangean's cute DRP-69 Plus isn't quite portable or desk bound, and isn't quite sharp enough to make it a must-have DAB.
Review: Sangean DPR-69 Plus

TEAC has announced the release of four new DAB digital radio models. There are three designs across the range, with one available in two colours: black and white.
TEAC launches four new digital radios

Commercial Radio Australia has released final, industry developed, innovative Commercial Content Standards for the synchronisation of visual and audio components for advertising on DAB+ digital radio after an extensive period of testing and consultation which began at last year's radio conference.
Digital Radio content standards to be released today at Radio conference

Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) today released final industry developed innovative Commercial Content Standards for the synchronisation of visual and audio components for advertising on DAB+ digital radio.The Commercial Content Standards have been finalised after draft standards were released to the…
Commercial content standards finalised for digital radio – software package ready early 2010

Pure has unveiled a DAB+ and internet radio with an embedded 5.7in colour touchscreen. The Pure Sensia can also browse the web.
Pure launches Sensia touchscreen digital radio

Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) has released its Commercial Content Standards for advertising on DAB+ digital radio. The Standards have been finalised after draft standards were released to the industry for comment last year, following consultations with companies such as ARN, Austereo, DMG, Fairfax Radio, Audionet, …
Content standards finalised for digital radio

The globetrotting British DJ-producer is a dab hand at producing everything from banging progressive house to ambient film scores and hip-hop, and his new Global Underground release is the latest reminder of his far-reaching talents.
Features: James Lavelle: Still underground

Austereo is launching a new digital radio station and an FM radio show that will allow listeners to select the music as it goes to air, B&T reports. Austereo has partnered with US company Jelli to allow listeners to select the music being played in real time. This will be via a new digital…
Austereo to launch new DAB+ station