Tag: Radio
Virgin Radio first to make content available on Wii and PS3
In a first for a UK radio station, Virgin Radio is to make its content available on the Nintendo Wii and Playstation 3 games consoles. The station claims that it's possible thanks to the MP3-streaming capacity of its Virgin Radio…
Channel 4 to launch on-demand digital radio service
On Wednesday, Channel 4 is to submit its application to launch an on-demand digital radio service which will include a range of content from business news to children's shows and audio books. Digital radios and mobile phones able to receive…
CES 2007: Com One's Phoenix Wi-Fi radio unveiled
I managed to get hands on with Com One's new Phoenix IP Radio at tonight's Digital Experience event at CES. It's a stereo radio that streams internet radio stations and podcasts via Wi-Fi, which isn't a new idea, but it's…
CES 2007: Eton Corporation Sound 101 radio rocks AM/FM, iPods AND Sirius satellite radio
Digital radio is making inroads in the US, albeit in the form of satellite radio networks rather than the DAB technology we're getting used to in the UK. Eton's Sound 101 is one of the more stylish examples of satellite…
Tune 'n' Radio: FM radio that you build yourself
Forget the latest DAB radios – in fact, forget a standard FM radio that you buy ready made off the shelf. The Tune 'n' radio is a full functional FM radio that you have to finish making yourself, and…
Apple takes on Zune with plans to make iPod a wireless radio recorder
Today's Apple rumour at least has its basis in fact – a patent application filed by Apple to allow a portable media device (i.e. iPod) to tune into a wireless audio signal, identify songs, and give users the option to…
Over half UK households to have DAB by 2010
The Digital Radio Development Bureau (DRDB) have predicted that over 50% of UK households will have a radio capable of receiving digital broadcasts by the year 2010. Sales this year are around the 2 million mark (13.9% market penetration), rising…
Roadstar CD240MPR/512 in-car CD/radio with removable MP3 Player
Take two music players into the car when you only need one? You should have a look at the Roadstar CD240MPR/512 in-car CD radio, which has a removable MP3 player you can take with you once you leave your…
Eton FR350 – the wind-up radio that charges your mobile phone
There's nothing new about the wind-up radio, but how about one that functions as a torch, a siren in emergencies and charges your mobile phone – like the Eton FR350. Obviously, it's eco-friendly, requiring your own elbow grease for…
Roberts launches Gemini 46 DAB radio – listen to your portable DAB for longer
I imagine most of us listen to our DAB radio with a mains connection, probably because you'll not get much life out of a set of batteries. If you prefer to be wire-free, it might be worth taking a…