Scribd is one of the best unlimited platforms for audiobooks and they have just created a new app for the Apple Watch. This gives active people the ability to connect up their headphones or earbuds via Bluetooth and listen to audiobooks while walking, running and jogging. Ideally, in order for this to work without a phone, you would need a 3rd generation Apple Watch or newer, … [Read more...] about Scribd is now available on Apple Watch
Audiobook News
Audiobooks generated $2.1 Billion in 2020
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in digital publishing. The format has been growing by double digits for the past nine years and 2020 was no different. Last year, US publishers collectively generated over $2.1 billion dollars in sales. More than 71,000 audiobooks were published, which was a 39% growth over 2019, the largest growth in new titles since 2015, and the … [Read more...] about Audiobooks generated $2.1 Billion in 2020
Spotify teams up with Storytel for Audiobook distribution
Storytel has been one of the big success stories in the Swedish audiobook scene, and have expanded into over 25 different countries over the past four years. Their unlimited paid offering is very compelling, it normally costs around $20 per month and users can get access to over 500,000 titles, most are in English. Storytel currently has over 2 million paid subscribers and … [Read more...] about Spotify teams up with Storytel for Audiobook distribution
The French Institute of Tunisia holding the first online audiobook festival
The French Institute of Tunisia (IFT) together with the association 'La Plume de Paon” and the Alliance française de Bizerte has organized the first online Audiobook and Podcast Festival which aims to emphasize the latest trend of mobile reading. This applies to the format where one is able to get started with a book just about anywhere and anytime.There are also prizes to … [Read more...] about The French Institute of Tunisia holding the first online audiobook festival
Will Apple Audiobooks get HiFi Lossless Audio?
Apple has just launched their HiFi, or lossless audio streaming tier for Apple Music. Users will be able to stream songs at higher quality and potentially enjoy them in some form of Spatial Audio. Apple has confirmed that lossless audio won't be supported on the AirPods, AirPods Max, or AirPods Pro, AirPods, AirPods Pro, since they are limited to the Bluetooth AAC codec … [Read more...] about Will Apple Audiobooks get HiFi Lossless Audio?
Slate is launching an audiobook store
Slate is launching an audiobook store, but instead of the content being sold on their own platform or being distributed to other retailers, they are making them available via your favorite podcast app. The company has partnered with a number of major publishers such as Penguin-Random House, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, and Hachette.This is the first time that Slate … [Read more...] about Slate is launching an audiobook store
Libraries in Tokyo are lending out more audiobooks and ebooks
More and more libraries in Tokyo have started offering audiobooks and eBooks as a means to encourage people to stay home during the time of the pandemic. In fact, this has been a global trend where libraries around the world saw increased uptake of eBooks and audiobooks as travel restrictions took effect post the Covid-19 pandemic. Take for instance Bunkyo Ward, a prominent … [Read more...] about Libraries in Tokyo are lending out more audiobooks and ebooks
How audiobooks can be the best auditory rehab tool
Audiobooks are a nice way to comprehend a book where you get to listen to the written text being narrated by a voice. It won't cause much of a strain to your eyes too and can be extremely relaxing as you make your way through a book while say, lying down on the couch. However, whoever might have thought audiobooks can be equally beneficial for those with hearing impairment even … [Read more...] about How audiobooks can be the best auditory rehab tool
RBmedia purchases McGraw-Hill Professional’s audiobook business
RBDigital has announced that they have purchased the McGraw-Hill Professional audiobook unit. This includes their entire catalog of previously published titles. They have also signed an agreement to be the exclusive publisher of all new titles. RBdigital will be distributing everything to Audible, iTunes, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, OverDrive, Hoopla, and many … [Read more...] about RBmedia purchases McGraw-Hill Professional’s audiobook business
Yen Press is converting Sword Art Online Lite Novels to Audiobooks
Yen Press is going to be taking some of their hottest manga properties and converting them to audiobooks. A number of Sword Art Online novels are going to be released in August. The company has started a new imprint called Yen Audio and have teamed up with Hachette Audio, who will produce the audiobooks and do all of the narration. The finished products will be distributed to … [Read more...] about Yen Press is converting Sword Art Online Lite Novels to Audiobooks
New Yoto speaker can stream podcasts and audiobooks for kids
Screen addiction among kids and its likely ill effect on young minds has perhaps been debated for as long as smartphones and tablet devices have hit the limelight. No wonder manufacturers have turned to produce something else that can keep the kids just as entertained without them having to stare at a display for long hours. Case in point, the new Yoto speaker that lacks a … [Read more...] about New Yoto speaker can stream podcasts and audiobooks for kids
