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French consumer goods chain Boulanger launches DAB+ digital radio
05.12.2014 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
The “Too Many BT DAB” is capable of receiving programs broadcast in DAB+ and FM. With 5w power , it can store up to 20 programs. It has Bluetooth , so the user can use it to listen to a program from a smartphone or computer. Priced at €99.
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ABU Gears Up for Symposium
04.12.2014 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
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Topics addressed during the event include how broadcasters can secure spectrum for future broadcasting, diversity of media audiences and future transmission technologies. WorldDMB will be the principal sponsor of the Digital Broadcasting Symposium for the second year in a row. The global industry forum for DAB, DAB+ digital radio will also be an exhibitor.
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Toyota revamps Prius+
04.12.2014 - Toyota WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The entry level Icon grade gets the latest Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system with touchscreen, Bluetooth, DAB digital radio and reversing camera, plus a tyre pressure warning system. In the cabin there is a redesigned centre console, dark trim finish and...
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The Radio and Television Board's invitation to tender for licences for DAB block 3
04.12.2014 - Denmark![Denmark Denmark](/assets/flags/dk-551ff5f3734a91169ba24cb4695a7870.gif)
The Radio and Television Board has announced it is inviting tenders for 13 licences in DAB block 3.
Applicants will be reviewed after the 26th January and will be based on a beauty contest process.
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Information campaign aimed at retailers - consumers must understand that FM radios will not work as intended after the transition to DAB+
03.12.2014 - Digitalradio Norge AS - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
Yesterday, Norway’s Consumer Authority, Consumer Council and Media Authority launched a new campaign aimed at retailers with the message that consumers must understand that FM radios will not work as intended after the transition to DAB+ and to conceal or fail to provide information, may be considered as a breach of the Marketing Control Act § 8.
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Further boost for DAB+ digital radio in Sweden and Switzerland
02.12.2014 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
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Just days after German public broadcaster ARD announced its commitment to a transition to DAB+, and weeks after Norway announced all criteria have been met for FM switch off in 2017, Sweden and Switzerland have published roadmaps for a digital switchover from FM to DAB+.
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Today's Dealz: Pure DAB Radio, TomTom Sat Nav, Harry Potter Blu-ray Set and More
02.12.2014 - Pure - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have been and gone now but competition at online retailers is still very tough, so here are today's great deals plucked from all corners of the internet, for you to get your hands on. How's this for an excellent Christmas present?
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Mazda6 upgrade to include DAB as standard
02.12.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Mazda has upgraded specifications across the Mazda6 range, which now includes DAB radio as standard.
The model, on sale from early in the new year, is the first Mazda to include DAB. On previous models, the radio technology has not been available as an option.
(FleetNews) Read more
Fun in the air from digital radio station that's in tune with kids — and grown-ups
02.12.2014 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Fun Kids, owned by Folder Media, is growing rapidly, it is now listened to by 266,000 children each week, as well as 71,000 adults – a 35% increase on last year. A further £1.4 million is forecast from revenues at Folder Media, which consults and makes programmes, and from MuxCo, which is the landlord for a host of regional, digital-radio multiplex licences.
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Cilla Benkö on digital radio: “It’s high time politicians make their minds up”
01.12.2014 - Sweden![Sweden Sweden](/assets/flags/se-d61ffaa3c414cecc50f451920f7466b2.gif)
“Swedish Radio is one of the most significant broadcasting corporations in Europe when it comes to creating content that has social impact. Swedish Radio plays a crucial role in a well-functioning democracy. Moreover, Sweden’s ambition is to be a leading IT-nation. In order to live up to these goals, we must see this crucial infrastructure project realised. Swedish Radio must get the resources necessary for a successful investment - and that is a decisions only politicians can make,” Swedish Radio’s director general Benkö says in her response to the study by the Swedish government’s digital radio coordinator, Nina Wormbs, into the transition from FM to Digital Audio Broadcasting.
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