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CocktailAudio presents X45 pre-amplifier streamer
28.03.2018 - Netherlands Netherlands
Of course you can use the supported streaming services such as Spotify Connect, Tidal, Qobuz, Deezer and Napster. For radio you can choose from internet, FM and DAB+.

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2018 Hyundai i30 N
28.03.2018 - Hyundai Motor Group WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
Full LED lighting, electric seats, rear camera and sensors, cruise, 8.0-inch sat-nav equipped infotainment with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, DAB+, dual-zone climate control, the full SmartSense suite including AEB and lane keep assistance, tyre pressure monitoring.

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2018 Lexus LX450d
28.03.2018 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
There’s also a 12.3-inch infotainment system with satellite navigation, a nine-speaker audio system with DAB+ radio.

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New DAB+ rock station launches in Belgium
27.03.2018 - Belgium Belgium
Roxx Radio begun broadcasting in Belgium's Flanders region with test broadcasts via DAB+ and the internet on March 21.

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The end of analogue radio is approaching
27.03.2018 - Germany Germany
The digital radio via antenna is now well developed in most parts of Germany, with a good DAB+ radio costing around 70 to 80 euros. A little more can buy devices with internet radio reception or integrated streaming services on the market.

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Stakeholders analyse early results of FM switch-off in Norway
26.03.2018 - Norway Norway
Regarding radio usage in Norway, three months after the national FMs were shut down, a listener survey shows the new digital stations have up to one third of all radio listening. Most radio listeners still tune into radio, and the new digital stations have shown strong growth.

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German broadcaster SWR expands digital network in Baden-Württemberg
26.03.2018 - Germany Germany
Südwestrundfunk (SWR) will expand its DAB + network in Baden-Württemberg this year. The focus of this expansion is on the Württemberg Allgäu and parts of the Bodensee-Oberschwaben region.

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Norkring completes phase 3 DAB+ rollout in Flanders
26.03.2018 - Belgium Belgium
With the commissioning of the station in Meerhout, naval operator Norkring finalised the rollout of phase 3 of the commercial DAB+ network in Flanders last Friday, with 10 stations now operating. Later this year the number of channels will be doubled again to 20. The first channel of this expansion (phase 4) that will be started is Nieuwkerken-Waas between Antwerp and Ghent.

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Broadcaster Rock Antenne plans nationwide DAB+ distribution in Austria
25.03.2018 - Austria Austria
According to information from Radiowoche, Rock Antenne plans a nationwide DAB+ distribution in Austria, following their continuous expansion in the German market. Company spokesman Stefan Assfalg confirmed this: "of course, these activities are part of our strategy to further expand the Rock Antenne network in all German-speaking areas on all distribution channels".

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DTS connected radio to support RadioDNS standard
25.03.2018 - Xperi Corporation WorldDAB Member - RadioDNS WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Xperi Corporation’s subsidiary, DTS, a global leader in high-definition audio solutions, has successfully completed RadioDNS compliance testing. RadioDNS' Project Logo service utilises the RadioDNS standard in the delivery of hybrid radio content in connected broadcast radios and provides a valuable source of broadcast radio metadata from supporting broadcasters.

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