Archive for the ‘News’ Category

TEAC launches four new digital radios

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

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

Review: Pure One Classic

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

The Pure One Classic DAB+/FM radio does what it's designed to with simplicity and style, and is a good entry point to the new world of digital radio.
Review: Pure One Classic

Reviews Roundup: Best DAB+ digital radios

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Digital radio is finally here, but what equipment do you need to receive it? We look at eight different receivers to find the best.
Reviews Roundup: Best DAB+ digital radios

The Reason Behind Digital Radio’s Five Second Delay

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

If you jumped on the DAB+ digital radio bandwagon when the service officially launched earlier this month , you may have noticed that there’s about a five second delay between it and the old analogue transmission. Jez Ford over at AVHub managed to find out exactly what causes the delay, and it’s quite interesting… (more…)
The Reason Behind Digital Radio’s Five Second Delay

Combined DRM/DAB digital radio on show at IBC

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

A ground breaking digital radio was on show at the IBC Conference in Amsterdam this week. The devil-red coloured Diavolo radio is a prototype which can receive all the Eureka 147 digital radio formats, DAB, DAB+ and DRM.
Combined DRM/DAB digital radio on show at IBC

Sony planning digital radio for next year, rivals unfazed

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Sony has tentatively confirmed that it will incorporate DAB digital radio technology into its audio range sometime next year. Not afraid of any new competition, a rival supplier of digital radios said he's delighted by this news.
Sony planning digital radio for next year, rivals unfazed

Sensia Wi-Fi Radio Has Touchscreen, Twitter, Facebook

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Taking cues from devices like the Chumby , Squeezebox and HP’s DreamScreen , Pure is throwing a kitchen sink full of features into their new Sensia radio—including Wi-Fi, DAB and FM support, a 5.7-inch touchscreen and plenty of popular widgets. (more…)
Sensia Wi-Fi Radio Has Touchscreen, Twitter, Facebook

Daily News Beat – Tech Tuesday – TT

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

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

Hobart lobbies hard for digital

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

Often overlooked as a fully fledged state capital, Hobart is again somewhat miffed at missing out on digital radio which was recently launched in the other five metro markets. But it if the Tasmanian capital lobbies CRA and the Federal Government hard enough, the apple isle could be listening to DAB+ by Christmas.
Hobart lobbies hard for digital

Review: OXX Digital Classic DAB+

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

With digital radio already launched in Australia (see our previous guide), we have been given a digital radio box by OXX Digital to review. Known as the Classic DAB+, this Scandinavian maker has found an Australian distributor to find a place for this device; and it not only does digital radio, but also FM, internet […]
Review: OXX Digital Classic DAB+