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(4 January 2006)
Eton is Sirius...and XM-rated. The maker of radio and portable audio products has announced a partnership with Sirius to bring its SiriusConnect hoe technology to the Eton and Porsche Design by Eton radio lines. The company has also announced an expanded product line-up incorporating XM, including a new table radio offering AM/FM and XM. Both announcements have been made at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Said Bob Law, Sirius senior veep for consumer electronics, "We are excited that Eton Corporation is now producing Sirius-ready satellite radio products."
Sirius Canada has indicated that it's not really that Sirius, at least when it comes to Howard Stern.
(4 January 2006)
The Canadian affiliate of Sirius has decided not to carry the "King of All Media" in part because of a CRTC ruling in 1997 saying his live morning show breached domestic broadcast standards. Canadians nostalgic for the "Bathroom Olympics" and "Lesbian Dial a Date" are said to be turning to the "gray market," purchasing U.S.-market Sirius satrads using fake addresses.
WorldSpace is forming an alliance with Cafe Coffee Day , India's largest coffee chain.
(4 January 2006)
The agreement calls for WorldSpace's content to be played throughout the day at approximately 100 Cafe Coffee Day shops across he subcontinent. "WorldSpace's relationship with Cafe Coffee Day is intended to reach music lovers in India and create an appreciation of the unique value that WorldSpace offers its subscribers," said Andy Ras-Work, WorldSpace Chief Operating Officer.
Happy Canadian satellite radio listeners will be happy to hear that Delphi has begun producing receivers for the Canadian market.
(3 January 2006)
The news emanates from this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Delphi is now supplying receivers to automakers that offer satellite radio as a vehicle option, as well as through retail channels.
XM is working with VoiceBox to offer voice-driven satellite receivers for the automotive industry.
(2 January 2006)
The two companies are developing a voice-enabled reference platform that allows drivers to "say it and get it." Said XM's Director of Advanced Applications Rod Mackenzie, "After extensive analysis, XM chose VoiceBox as its source for vice technology because of its intuitive and conversational voice search offerings that have remarkable accuracy in noisy, real-world environments." The technology is expected to be available in mid-2006.
WorldSpace has plans to put the "international" in this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
(2 January 2006)
Beginning Thursday, 5 January, the satcaster will feature live global performances and interviews with international superstars and celebrities from their booth at the event, which lasts through 8 January. "We are very excited about this year's line-up of global talent at the International CES 2006," said William Sabatini, vice president of global content. "Although WorldSpace service is only available to consumers outside of the U.S., CES attendees will have the opportunity to hear our dynamic content and quality programming."