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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
Amazon launches new Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 5
Amazon refreshed its Echo Show line-up of smart display systems with the launch of the new Echo Show 8, Echo Show 5, and the Echo Show 5 Kids version. Of these, the Echo Show 8 is the most advanced of the three and is also the one that has benefitted from a more comprehensive upgrade package. Echo Show 8 To begin with, the new Echo Show 8 now boasts of the octa-core … [Read more...] about Amazon launches new Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 5
Toronto Library had 8 million eBook downloads in 2020
Canadians are known for their love for reading, and the same has led to the Toronto Public Library setting a new world record of 8 million digital downloads in 2020. That makes for a steep 32 percent jump in demand for eBooks and audiobooks in 2020. Of course, much of that has to do with the wide-ranging restrictions that remained in place for most of 2020 and forced people to … [Read more...] about Toronto Library had 8 million eBook downloads in 2020
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
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
The new IKEA Audio Catalog is now an audiobook
IKEA has hit upon a new idea to reach out to potential buyers - audiobooks. This makes for a bold new initiative with almost zero precedences in the industry, more so when it comes at the cost of the traditional print catalog. So, what buyers will have at their disposal when out to buy stuff from the world's largest furniture store is to listen to the company's audiobook to … [Read more...] about The new IKEA Audio Catalog is now an audiobook
New interactive audiobooks are the latest innovation
Audiobooks are all about listening to someone else reading aloud the book for you. That is nice and offers an immersive feel to comprehending a book. Things seem set for a change though, what with publishers finding newer ways to engage with their readers via audiobooks that also serve as sort of a guide as well. Take for instance the audiobook 'Seeds from Scratch' where the … [Read more...] about New interactive audiobooks are the latest innovation
Tencent Music consolidates its audio entertainment business with Lazy Audio acquisition
Tencent Music, a division of the China-based internet giant Tencent announced it has acquired Lazy Audio in a deal worth 2.7 billion yuan or $416 million. For the uninitiated, Lazy Audio is another Chinese entity that specializes in audio entertainment in the form of podcasts, audiobooks, and radio shows. The deal with help Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) further … [Read more...] about Tencent Music consolidates its audio entertainment business with Lazy Audio acquisition