Making spatial sound more intimate
As more people plug into earpods and headphones, audio publishers are providing immersive storytelling experiences
Breaking News
BFBS is game for media convergence
For BFBS, esports presented an opportunity to test its broadcast muscle in a new arena
Radio TechCon 2025 clears the static
The 2025 program highlighted practical innovation across studios, power security, cloud production and AI
Will AI make radio news smarter or lazier?
As radio broadcasters embrace AI to streamline newsroom workflows, the tension between efficiency and editorial integrity is once again front and center
Video takes radio further
Britain’s biggest radio broadcasters are embracing the benefits of video to broaden their reach and impact
Taking a virtual leap in studio design
3D modeling is helpful when designing studios, but virtual reality can recreate being in them before they’re built
Rethinking accessibility and listener feedback
The BBC’s R&D team is finding innovative solutions to broadcasters’ perennial challenges
A need for more needle time
A healthy vinyl revival in music stores means more radio stations are dusting off turntables
Tech takeaways from 2024
This year saw remarkable developments in audio broadcast technology and some encouraging ones too
Radio TechCon 2024 confronts thorny issues
Among the topics covered this year were sustainability and modern slavery
