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Radioplayer, the collaboration between the BBC and commercial radio in the UK, recently announced a new product, Radioplayer Car. The device is a small black box fitted behind the radio dashboard, which comes with a DAB antenna and a Bluetooth connection to an iPhone or Android device. Radioplayer Car seeks to make a better car radio for the UK's multi-platform listener.

Orban has released its new NeuStar Air2 codec pre-processor for broadcast and streaming. The system is designed to improve the sonic performance of low bit-rate internet streams, HD Radio multicasts, DAB/DAB+ and DRM channels.

Exclusive to the UK, MINI has announced a new design package: the Black Pack. Included as standard are a multi-function steering wheel, satellite navigation, DAB radio, bluetooth, cruise control and MINI Connected.

The MINI Clubman Black Pack has been launched exclusively for the UK market, with interior and exterior black highlights, sat-nav, DAB and cruise control as standard.

In the UK, MINI Clubman buyers have a new option with the Black Pack. The features are in addition to those found in both MINI Clubman Cooper models, which include sat nav, Bluetooth and DAB radio as standard, along with MINI Connect.

WorldDAB has announced the line-up for its DAB+ workshop, taking place at the start of RadioAsia 2017 in Bangkok. With Thailand recently announcing plans to launch digital radio in 2018, the programme includes key speakers from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).

The Tivoli Model One Digital, with FM, DAB and bluetooth is a class act encased in furniture-grade wood available in three colours.

Sonoro are offering an Easter promotion on the GoLondon portable DAB+ radio in their online shop between April 10 and April 23, 2017.

On 3 April, the media authority KommAustria extended the existing DAB+ digital radio test facility in Vienna and its surroundings by another year. In the Greater Vienna area, 15 radio programs have been broadcast for the last two years within the scope of the test service, both from established as well as from completely new radio broadcasters.

The agenda has been revealed for WorldDAB's DAB+ workshop, taking place at the start of RadioAsia 2017 in Bangkok. With Thailand recently announcing plans to launch digital radio in 2018, the programme includes key speakers from the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).