Leaving drinks are, of course, a tradition on your last day at work -- but it's advisable to start them after you're actually finished for the day. It's especially important to do so if you're the presenter of a local radio station. Read More >>
When you think of Trevor Baylis, you think of the invention that was meant to have made him, the wind-up radio. An innovation that easily ranks within the 50 best British inventions of all time, and which should have made him a mint, but for various reasons, didn't. Baylis may be an inventor and a dreamer, but did you know he was also an aquatic stunt performer; an escape artist, and served in the army? Now he's broke, and this is why that's a crying shame... Read More >>
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"Oh, and one other thing. Patents are the only thing that allows small, clever companies to compete with the big boys. A well written patent that cover..." More »
With an endless supply of streaming media at our fingertips, who in their right mind would spend money on a radio these days? That's probably the same question Lexon's designers were asking themselves, just before they came up with the stunning design for the company's Flow FM radio. Read More >>
Featured comment by Raja Awad:
"so apple are planning to introduce a feature soon?! that has been around for over 10 years in some phones. wonder how many years until they invent a r..." More »
We're used to politicians talking a heck of a lot, but not actually saying anything of substance at all, and definitely not answering the damn question. But RIM's EU MD, Stephen Bates, has just put them all to shame. Here's how to stick to a pre-written PR script no matter what the hell happens. Or in other words, how not to do an interview. Just listen to this cringe-fest. Read More >>
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"He could have just said "I'm not going to comment on any specific products but I like to think we learn from all our competitors mistakes"." More »
Our cash-strapped MoD is about to receive a bit of a windfall, thanks to plans to sell off a chunk of radio spectrum it currently uses for emergency services. Read More >>
You use buttons to turn things off and on all the time, and it gets boring. Surely there are cleverer ways to go about such a toggle. That's what the designers at Skrekkøgle thought when they came up with this neat little radio that shuts up when you cram a cork in it. Read More >>
Those of you who prefer the post-Beatles part of Macca's career but don't quite like it enough to pay for it are in luck, with the pensioner's tunes now back up on the online streaming radio sites after they were found to be missing earlier this year. Read More >>
We might soon see a whole new range of wireless devices hit the market, thanks to the UK's telecom manager Ofcom publishing a framework that'll see the "white space" parts of the radio spectrum opened up for commercial use. Read More >>
Bloomberg reports that Apple is currently negotiating licensing deals with record labels in hopes that it can launch an Internet radio service "within the first three months of 2013." The service would be a formidable competitor to Pandora. Read More >>
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"Was gonna say, you can get Ri-Ri's latest "masterpiece" on your phone already wherever you are! (unless you're on EE and you've used up your 500MB)" More »
When Harry Beck designed the iconic London Tube map in 1931, he was partly inspired by circuit board schematics. He even sketched an "All Electric" spoof diagram of the network before working on the final draft. Read More >>
If you'd like to own a bit of broadcasting history, the BBC's auction of World Service equipment is the place to be. Now that the BBC's historic radio team has left the Bush House building, everything must go. Read More >>
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"HI , guys i am looking for radio broadcast equipment dersk etc..i heard threr was a bbc world service aution
if any one can help
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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple may indeed be looking to launch its own streaming radio service, much like the one offered by Pandora. Read More >>
Remember when Blu-rays first came out? Each film would set you back £199.99 and because the early technology was so shaky, the disc would disintegrate as soon as the movie would end, creating a cloud of dust that would instigate a severe choking fit. Read More >>
What are you doing tonight? Fancy going to 'the flicks'? You're not sure? But there’s a Batman DOUBLE BILL ON! Yeah, now you’re interested. Read More >>
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"got mine already :)
Went to Leicester square for the European premiere yesterday (Red carpet only, didn't have tickets for the actual premiere) .. S..." More »