Yen Audio, known for its exceptional audiobook adaptations, made a splash at the Anime Expo 2023 during the Yen Press Industry Panel. They announced their plans to release five highly anticipated audiobook adaptations of Yen On novels. As reported by BleedingCool, this exciting lineup includes Yami-hara, Goblin Slayer, Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?, I've … [Read more...] about Yen Audio announces ‘s audiobook adaptations of thrilling novels
Audiobook News
New AuthorVoices.ai platform out to disrupt audiobook production industry
AuthorVoices.ai, a groundbreaking platform developed by Archieboy Holdings, LLC. This innovative platform ushered in a new era of audiobook production, leveraging cutting-edge AI voice generation technology from ElevenLabs, the website BloxDigital reported. With AuthorVoices.ai, authors can now bring their stories to life in a fraction of the time and cost typically associated … [Read more...] about New AuthorVoices.ai platform out to disrupt audiobook production industry
RBmedia’s GraphicAudio to launch new audiobook trilogy set in the Hellboy Universe
RBmedia, the world's largest audiobook publisher announced its GraphicAudio brand has teamed up with bestselling author Christopher Golden to bring fans three original audiobooks set in the captivating Hellboy Universe, YahooFinance reported. The first installment of this thrilling series is set to be released in July.These audiobooks, created exclusively for GraphicAudio, … [Read more...] about RBmedia’s GraphicAudio to launch new audiobook trilogy set in the Hellboy Universe
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone audiobook to be available via Audible Plus till August 4th
Exciting news for Harry Potter fans! Audible and Pottermore have joined forces to bring you the first audiobook in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, now available in the Audible Plus Catalog. Previously, customers had the option to purchase the audiobook separately or use 1 credit with an Audible Premium Plus Membership. However, as TheLeakyCauldron reported, … [Read more...] about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone audiobook to be available via Audible Plus till August 4th
Audible Witnesses Record Sales in the UK
Audiobooks became popular worldwide for their convenience and the aural way of text engagement. These books build a reader's listening skills and boost their focus for an extraordinary experience. Due to its incredible benefits, audiobooks have been expanding across various countries. This includes the UK too, where the country apparently reported record sales last year at … [Read more...] about Audible Witnesses Record Sales in the UK
Star Trek Deep Space Nine novel takes on new life in audiobook form
Deep Space Nine's enigmatic figure, Elim Garak, was a master of intrigue, alternating between his role as a skilled tailor and an intelligence operative. Within the bustling confines of the space station, he maintained an air of mystery, rarely revealing his true thoughts or personal life. However, an iconic book has granted us a glimpse into his enigma, and now it will be more … [Read more...] about Star Trek Deep Space Nine novel takes on new life in audiobook form
The Voices audiobook listening trends throws up interesting facts and figures
In an ever-evolving digital landscape dominated by short, snackable videos, there has been a notable surge in the popularity of long-form audio content as a counterbalance to the overwhelming volume of social media content. Recent research conducted by Sonic Insights, a leading analytics firm specializing in the audio industry, reveals that 61% of surveyed Americans have … [Read more...] about The Voices audiobook listening trends throws up interesting facts and figures
New rumored Spotify premium plan might offer Hi-Fi and free audiobook access
Spotify has been teasing the arrival of high-fidelity streaming for the past couple of years. While there have been hints and glimpses of this feature, an official announcement has been elusive. However, as Pocket-Lint reported, recent leaks indicate that the launch of what Spotify employees have dubbed the "Supremium" plan is drawing near.Insiders revealed to Bloomberg … [Read more...] about New rumored Spotify premium plan might offer Hi-Fi and free audiobook access
New ElevenLabs platform Projects promises to create audiobook in just minutes
ElevenLabs, a prominent player in the text-to-speech domain with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI), has unveiled a groundbreaking AI solution aimed at simplifying the creation of distinctive audiobooks, LiveWire reported. Known as Projects, this platform streamlines the production process for generating long-form spoken content, particularly audiobooks. Leveraging … [Read more...] about New ElevenLabs platform Projects promises to create audiobook in just minutes
Tech Firms to Embrace AI Human-Voice Clones for Audiobooks
Audiobooks have surged into huge popularity as a preferred book format. The global audiobook market size is projected to hit USD 33,538 Million by 2030. Everyone, from voice artists to authors, publishers, and alike are eager to capitalize on this multi-billion-dollar industry. And tech companies are no exception.Last year, Google Play Books announced that publishers could … [Read more...] about Tech Firms to Embrace AI Human-Voice Clones for Audiobooks
Voice Actors Threatened by AI-Generated Narrators
AI has already entered the world of audio narration, making voice actors wary of the technology. AI has the potential to clone the voice of artists, leading to cheaper and faster production of audiobooks. So, their concerns are obvious.Apple Books and Google Play are already using AI-generated audiobook narrators. In January, Apple quietly launched dozens of AI-narrated … [Read more...] about Voice Actors Threatened by AI-Generated Narrators
10 Audiobook Stats You Should Know in 2023
Audiobooks have become tremendously popular over the past few years. After all, you can listen to audiobooks while driving, doing house chores, or exercising, without straining your eyes glued to the screen. Affordable and accessibility are other reasons why this book-reading format is becoming popular at an unprecedented pace, with no signs of stopping.We did our research … [Read more...] about 10 Audiobook Stats You Should Know in 2023
Amazon Kindle Unlimited. All your questions answered
So, you are an avid reader and like most of your ilk, you have invested in a Kindle device to take your reading to the digital realm. While that is a nice thing given how great a Kindle is for reading e-books, the other aspect of the Kindle device that adds to its immense appeal the world over is the diverse and expansive content ecosystem backing the e-reader. In fact, Kindle … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Unlimited. All your questions answered