Spotify's foray into free audiobooks for Premium listeners has sparked excitement among users, but concerns about author compensation are coming to the fore. As RouteNote stated, the streaming giant recently announced granting individual Premium subscribers in the UK and Australia 15 hours of free monthly audiobook listening, with the feature expected to roll out in the US … [Read more...] about Former Spotify chief economist raises concerns over free audiobook streaming offer
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VAT abolished on e-books and audiobooks in Ireland
Ireland announced it is finally doing away with the VAT that has so far been applicable to e-books and audiobooks so far, independent.ie reported. This marks a significant development for avid readers who have long grappled with the burden of higher prices on e-books compared to their printed counterparts brought about by the imposition of higher taxes. Minister McGrath … [Read more...] about VAT abolished on e-books and audiobooks in Ireland
Bowker collaborates with DeepZen AI to revolutionize audiobook production in the US
Bowker, a key player in bibliographic information management announced it has tied up with DeepZen to introduce its cutting-edge audiobook production service to the US author community. This service leverages advanced technology to craft a listening experience that closely mirrors human speech, setting a new standard for the industry. Tailored specifically for audiobooks and … [Read more...] about Bowker collaborates with DeepZen AI to revolutionize audiobook production in the US
Audible Launches New Wear OS app to bring audiobooks to your wrists
Audible, the audiobook service owned by Amazon, has officially introduced its Wear OS app, expanding the possibilities for audiobook enthusiasts on Android-based smartwatches. Initially announced alongside the Galaxy Watch 6 series in July, the app is now accessible on the Play Store. The Audible Wear OS app empowers users to download audiobooks for offline listening and … [Read more...] about Audible Launches New Wear OS app to bring audiobooks to your wrists
Amazon offering three months of free access to Kindle Unlimited in the UK
Amazon UK is offering a great deal to Prime members: three months of free access to Kindle Unlimited, Mashable reported. This offer is available until October 11th. During this period, you will have unlimited access to hundreds of thousands of e-books and audiobooks that you can read or listen to on any device. It's not necessary to own a Kindle e-reader to take full advantage … [Read more...] about Amazon offering three months of free access to Kindle Unlimited in the UK
Kobo Plus subscription in Australia now includes unlimited access to audiobooks as well
Rakuten Kobo has something nice to offer audiobook fans in Australia. The company just announced its all-you-can-read e-book subscription plan will henceforth include unlimited access to audiobooks as well, TechGuide reported. There is the option of a read-only or a listen-only Kobo Plus subscription plan that costs $13.99 per month. Or, there is the combined plan that will let … [Read more...] about Kobo Plus subscription in Australia now includes unlimited access to audiobooks as well
Spotify Tesla app updated to now include audiobook support
Listening to an audiobook while cruising along on your Tesla is now a reality. Not that you couldn't do the same via other means such as a smartphone and such but it's just that the Spotify app for Tesla has been updated to now include support for audiobooks, DigitalMusicNews reported. This also happens to be the first major update that the Spotify app for Tesla received since … [Read more...] about Spotify Tesla app updated to now include audiobook support
Get your daily dose of audiobooks via Audible Daily Deal
Here is your chance to pick up a new audiobook every day and slip into literary nirvana to your heart’s content. While it seems unlikely that anyone would resort to listening to audiobooks that frequently, there is a way to do so just in case you have the time or are strongly addicted to the medium. The best part is that you can source the audiobooks from a credible platform … [Read more...] about Get your daily dose of audiobooks via Audible Daily Deal
J-Novel Club announces acquisition of a bunch of manga, and light novels at Anime Expo Industry Panel
During its Anime Expo, J-Novel Club made an exciting announcement regarding the acquisition of 14 new titles, AnimeNewsNetwork reported. This includes the licensing of seven captivating light novel titles and an additional seven thrilling manga titles, expanding their diverse catalog. In addition to these new acquisitions, J-Novel Club revealed their plans to produce an … [Read more...] about J-Novel Club announces acquisition of a bunch of manga, and light novels at Anime Expo Industry Panel
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