It’s the end of the road for Google Podcasts. Come April 2 and we will be seeing the last of the Google podcast service. While this might seem like the end of an era, well, that isn’t the case. Rather the fact is, Google isn't quitting the podcasting realm. Rather, as ArsTechnica reported, it's going to come back rebranded as YouTube Podcasts and hopefully, it checks most of … [Read more...] about Its curtains down for Google Podcasts, transitions to YouTube Podcasts
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Podcasts Vs Audiobooks – What’s the Difference?
Audio entertainment is in high demand these days. Podcasts and audiobooks are the two most popular forms of audio entertainment. But both are different - podcasts are shorter and more conversational, while audiobooks are books read aloud. Let’s explore all the key differences between podcasts and audiobooks to make the most of both audio content formats. Podcasts vs … [Read more...] about Podcasts Vs Audiobooks – What’s the Difference?
Spotify is Working to Stop to Copyright Threat From AI Music
Spotify is one of the leading global platforms in music, podcasts, audiobooks, and more. But the recent launch of AI music in the voice of popular artists is welcoming controversy. The platform has confirmed working with labels to stop copyright threats from AI music. It will ensure that AI music flourishes while not harming its reputed artists. The Growth of Spotify The … [Read more...] about Spotify is Working to Stop to Copyright Threat From AI Music
Apple introduces new tools for its podcast service
Apple has started to roll out a new update which, as TechCrunch reported, includes a clutch of new features for its Apple Podcasts service. These include means to better manage the storage of podcasts in various devices as well as tools that enable annual podcast subscriptions. Plus, the update also includes the Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery system that was recently … [Read more...] about Apple introduces new tools for its podcast service
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
Amazon Echo devices can now play Apple and Spotify Podcasts
If you have an Amazon Echo product, you can already play audiobooks from Audible, but now you can play podcasts from Apple and Spotify. While you could ask Alexa to play a podcast, by default it would stream the latest episode of a show from TuneIn, and navigating beyond was abysmal and good luck trying to find a 3rd party skill. Apple currently has over 800,000 podcasts … [Read more...] about Amazon Echo devices can now play Apple and Spotify Podcasts
Would you buy premium headphones or earbuds to listen to audiobooks?
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in digital publishing and in 2018 it grew by 37.1%, which equated to $127.1 million in revenue compared to 2017. Audiobooks are up even more this year and most publishers claim it accounts for a little over 15% of their total revenue. Apple is shipping out the Beats Solo Pro on the 31st, they are over the ear headphones with noise … [Read more...] about Would you buy premium headphones or earbuds to listen to audiobooks?
Google launching dedicated Podcast App
Google incorporated podcasts into Google Play Music earlier this year and it looks like they are going to spin their podcasting service into a dedicated app. This will hopefully increase adoption, as many people were blissfully unaware that Google even offered their podcast service. According to a snippet of code spotted by 9to5Google, the latest version of the Google app … [Read more...] about Google launching dedicated Podcast App
Barnes and Noble Launches YA Podcast
Barnes and Noble has just launched a new YA Podcast and it will be updated every two weeks. It is hosted by the longtime editor of the B&N Teen Blog and New York Times bestselling YA author Melissa Albert. The first episode is available now and features Cassandra Clare and upcoming guests will include bestselling authors Renée Ahdieh, Gayle Forman, Stephanie Garber, Marisha … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Launches YA Podcast
Audible Channels is out of Beta
Audible Channels is a new platform where subscribers can access hundreds of podcasts and original content. In the near future there will be new channels added to the platform such as comedy, investigatory journalism and talk shows. Audible is careful not to call these audio shows “podcasts,” though those of us who are fans of that type of media will recognize them as … [Read more...] about Audible Channels is out of Beta
Google Play Music Gets Podcast Support
Google once had a dedicated podcast app called Google Listen. It was quietly killed off years ago because not enough people were using it. Fast forward to 2015 and podcasting is huge business thanks to advertisements and crowd funding sources like Patreon. Google once again is getting into podcast support, but this time they are not making a new app, they are including it into … [Read more...] about Google Play Music Gets Podcast Support
The Best Podcasts about Authors and Books
Podcasting is starting to become big business with over 2.6 billion downloads in 2014. Edison Research reported that fully one-third of all Americans 12 years of age or older now say they have listened to at least one podcast. One of the biggest new segments of podcasts is books and today we are going to look at some of the best ones out there. Overdue - This is a great … [Read more...] about The Best Podcasts about Authors and Books