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Nissan shows updated Qashqai
10.03.2017 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The infotainment system offers DAB radio and satellite navigation with a smart user interface. A BOSE seven-speaker sound system is available as an option.

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A new radio station just for kids
10.03.2017 - Australia Australia
For every parent who has lunged at the radio or Spotify controls when they hear an explicit word belt out in a pop song, a new G-rated radio station comes as welcome relief. Kinderling is Australia’s first child friendly radio station broadcast nationally on DAB+ and online from kinderling.com.au.

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6 best DAB digital radios
10.03.2017 - Roberts Radio Limited - Pure - United Kingdom United Kingdom
If you want a digital radio that can wake you up or follow you out to the garden, here are six of the best including models from Pure, John Lewis, Roberts and Goodmans.

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WorldDAB hosts workshop at ABU DBS
10.03.2017 - WorldDAB News - Malaysia Malaysia
Over 140 industry professionals from 20 different countries joined the DAB+ workshop at ABU DBS this year, discussing the progress of DAB+ in the region, hybrid radio, the business case for implementing DAB+ and the benefits of DAB+ in smartphones.

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WorldDAB Automotive 2017 set for June 21
10.03.2017 - WorldDAB News - Germany Germany
WorldDAB Automotive 2017 will once again unite automakers and their suppliers with broadcasters from across Europe. The event will provide the latest information on coverage, new on-air content and joint digital radio automotive initiatives; a look how the digital radio roll-out benefits drivers; a status update on Norway’s digital switchover on the automotive sector; and insight into WorldDAB’s Automotive User Experience Group, which aims to improve the digital radio listening experience in the car.

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New digital service promised for RTE listeners in Britain
10.03.2017 - Ireland Ireland
Plans are underway to replace RTÉ’s Longwave 252 service with a digital service upon its closure in June 2019. A statement released by the consultative group tasked with addressing the issue confirmed that the new service modelled from RTÉ Radio 1 would be launched on DAB+ Digital Radio.

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Pure Evoke C-F6
10.03.2017 - Pure - United Kingdom United Kingdom
With a wide array of connectivity and playback options to a connected app that’s actually worth using, the Pure Evoke C-F6 is a faultless home stereo all-in-one system.

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Tivoli Audio One Digital: the traditional radio now also has wi-fi, apps, and multiroom
10.03.2017 - Italy Italy
This new model adds a multi-operational dial and a multitude of connectivity options, including DAB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Spotify Connect.

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RTÉ Longwave 252 to stay until closure by June 2019 – with digital replacement planned
10.03.2017 - Ireland Ireland
RTÉ’s Longwave 252 service will officially continue until closure its by June 2019 with the launch of a replacement service on DAB+ digital radio in the works.

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RTÉ to introduce new digital service to target listeners in UK
10.03.2017 - Ireland Ireland
RTÉ is to introduce a new service on digital radio that will include targeted programming commissioned for audiences in Britain. The service on DAB+ digital radio is modelled from RTÉ Radio 1. The station said it would work with stakeholders to maintain contact with the Irish community in Britain.

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