Otobank which operates the largest audiobook store - audiobook.jp in Japan has announced the launch of a new ticket plan for users to read their favorite audiobooks, PRTimes.jp reported. The tickets introduced in April will need to be procured against a fixed monthly fee which then can be used to read audiobooks irrespective of what the audiobook otherwise costs. That is not … [Read more...] about Otobank’s new ticket plan lets users listen to and eventually own the audiobook
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Audiobooks, AI, and humans – where do they stand?
The audiobook segment is easily the most lucrative at the moment. With demand ever on the rise, one might have the impression the voice artists are having a field time reading out the books and bringing home fat pay cheques. After all, it’s a fairly simple job, at least it seems so, one that does not require any special skills. It’s something that any book lover with a good … [Read more...] about Audiobooks, AI, and humans – where do they stand?
National Public Library in Saint Vincent launches audiobook service for the visually disabled
The National Public Library in the Caribbean island country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines announced they have started an audiobook service that will apply to the print disabled, the Searchlight website reported. As per this, those who are visually disabled or have other disability that does not allow them to hold or read a physical book qualify for the audiobook … [Read more...] about National Public Library in Saint Vincent launches audiobook service for the visually disabled
Toronto Public Library hits 9 million digital checkouts in 2021
The Toronto Public Library has emerged as the top lender of e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazines in 2021 as digital reading reached an all-time high last year. Overdrive revealed more than half a billion digital content was circulated through them in 2021. Specifically, it is 506 million e-books, audiobooks, and digital magazines that went into circulation in the past year, … [Read more...] about Toronto Public Library hits 9 million digital checkouts in 2021
Audiobooks to see steady growth over the next few years
A recent study by the Pew Research Center has brought to light some interesting facts and figures about the American reading pattern. For instance, the research has revealed the number of Americans who read e-books has now gone up to 30 percent from the previous 25 percent in 2019. Similarly, those who listen to audiobooks have gone up to 23 percent, up from 20 percent though … [Read more...] about Audiobooks to see steady growth over the next few years
Audiobooks projected to reach USD 19.39 Billion By 2027
The audiobook industry is on a roll and is expected to grow even further to reach a staggering USD 19.39 billion by 2027, Digital Journal reported. This translates to a compounded annual growth rate of 27 percent compared to the USD $2.84 billion that the segment was valued at in 2019. Another report from GrandViewResearch too is projecting a compounded annual growth rate of … [Read more...] about Audiobooks projected to reach USD 19.39 Billion By 2027
Envision Podcast Studio Rentals is now open to recording audiobooks
The Envision Podcast Studio Rentals prides itself as the only podcast studio in the South Louisiana area that offers state-of-the-art audio and video production facility with support for 4k levels of quality. Now the good thing is, they have expanded their operations to offer audiobook recording and professional narration services as well. On offer is a soundproof podcasting … [Read more...] about Envision Podcast Studio Rentals is now open to recording audiobooks
ABP Publishing set to become the first to launch audiobook NFT-collections
ABP Publishing said they are hoping to sell 2021 non-fungible tokens, something that would make it the first audiobook publisher to release records in the blockchain network store. The company said this would make for a unique development as buyers will have the opportunity to get a copy of their favorite audiobook. The NFT collection has been made available via OpenSea where … [Read more...] about ABP Publishing set to become the first to launch audiobook NFT-collections
These are the best Bluetooth earbuds for your e-reader
Reading is a delightful experience but oftentimes, we do not have the time to focus on reading text ourselves. For those who lead such fast-paced lives, audiobooks are a marvelous substitute. Many of the best e-readers such as the Kindle Oasis and the Kobo Sage come with Bluetooth connectivity, enabling book-lovers to access audiobooks through their dedicated reading … [Read more...] about These are the best Bluetooth earbuds for your e-reader
New Google Play Book widget to have audiobook progress bar
Google announced its Android widget for Google Play Books has been revamped. Rather, it is an entirely new widget that Google is introducing that will go on to replace the current one. The widget in its present form has a dismal feel to it with almost zero appeal. The books remain stacked in a vertical or diagonal orientation with almost no information about the … [Read more...] about New Google Play Book widget to have audiobook progress bar