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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Overnight by Dan Richards audiobook review an immersive journey into the night worker's world

To stay out late, to remain awake and mobile from dusk till dawn, to walk the streets all night... is to enter an unfamiliar state of being and seeing.
Books
#kindle
Gadgets
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Kindle owners mourn as Amazon cuts off service for older devices. See the full list of impacted e-readers

Amazon is discontinuing support for older Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Kindle owners mourn as Amazon cuts off service for older devices. See the full list of impacted e-readers

Amazon is discontinuing support for older Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 day ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
#spotify
Podcast
fromThe Verge
12 hours ago

Spotify now lets you turn off all its videos

Spotify introduces new controls to disable all video content in the app for music and podcasts, available for Family Plan managers.
Privacy professionals
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Inside Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive: AI Narratives at Scale and the Privacy TradeOff

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive generates personalized reports for users, emphasizing narrative recaps while raising privacy concerns.
Podcast
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

Spotify now lets you turn off all video

Spotify introduces universal video toggles, allowing users to disable video features for a more streamlined music experience.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Spotify's Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to

Spotify's Prompted Playlists now include podcasts, allowing Premium users to create customized playlists using text prompts.
Podcast
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature now works for podcasts

Spotify's Prompted Playlist tool now generates podcast playlists using AI based on user prompts and listening history.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
12 hours ago

Spotify now lets you turn off all its videos

Spotify introduces new controls to disable all video content in the app for music and podcasts, available for Family Plan managers.
Privacy professionals
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Inside Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive: AI Narratives at Scale and the Privacy TradeOff

Spotify's 2025 Wrapped Archive generates personalized reports for users, emphasizing narrative recaps while raising privacy concerns.
Podcast
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

Spotify now lets you turn off all video

Spotify introduces universal video toggles, allowing users to disable video features for a more streamlined music experience.
Podcast
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Spotify's Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to

Spotify's Prompted Playlists now include podcasts, allowing Premium users to create customized playlists using text prompts.
Podcast
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Spotify's Prompted Playlist feature now works for podcasts

Spotify's Prompted Playlist tool now generates podcast playlists using AI based on user prompts and listening history.
Video games
fromInverse
4 hours ago

'Project Hail Mary's' Newest Chapter Is Coming From An Unexpected Source

VR gaming offers immersive experiences that transform the player's environment, exemplified by upcoming titles like Project Hail Mary.
fromPrx
2 hours ago

The World

Waves of deadly Israeli airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon are threatening to derail the US-Iran truce, raising concerns about regional stability.
World news
#netflix
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
Media industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.
Apple
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

As the iPod makes a comeback, here are some pointers to use it

Secondhand iPod sales are surging as young people seek focused music listening experiences away from smartphones.
Typography
fromPR Daily
13 hours ago

4 reasons your writing accidentally sounds AI-generated (and how to fix it) - PR Daily

AI-generated content is losing favor, prompting brands to label their content as human-generated to maintain trust and authenticity.
fromScary Mommy
2 hours ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
6 hours ago

While AI is building the web faster than ever, accessibility can't be left behind

AI has accelerated marketing processes, but speed can compromise accessibility, impacting customer experience and conversion rates for people with disabilities.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Assembly review TV has rarely seen anything like this delightful gem

The Assembly features celebrities interviewed by young adults with neurodivergence, allowing for direct and profound questions that challenge conventional interview norms.
Marketing
fromAdExchanger
19 hours ago

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.
#amazon
E-Commerce
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit

Amazon will discontinue support for Kindle devices from 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026, offering discounts on new models to minimize disruption.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect your e-reader with new books

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem starting May 20, 2026.
E-Commerce
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Amazon thanks loyal Kindle devotees by bricking their kit

Amazon will discontinue support for Kindle devices from 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026, offering discounts on new models to minimize disruption.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 day ago

Got an old Kindle? How to resurrect your e-reader with new books

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem starting May 20, 2026.
#youtube
Online marketing
from9to5Google
1 day ago

YouTube starts showing 90-second unskippable ads to TV viewers

YouTube is introducing 90-second unskippable ads for TV viewers, increasing ad pressure on users.
Television
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

YouTube is enhancing interactive features for TV viewing as connected TVs account for a growing share of its watch time.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
Online marketing
from9to5Google
1 day ago

YouTube starts showing 90-second unskippable ads to TV viewers

YouTube is introducing 90-second unskippable ads for TV viewers, increasing ad pressure on users.
Television
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

As YouTube grows on TV, it eyes more interactive video across formats | TechCrunch

YouTube is enhancing interactive features for TV viewing as connected TVs account for a growing share of its watch time.
Media industry
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Future of TV Briefing: A TV advertising staple is missing from YouTube show sponsorships

YouTube channels are beginning to offer TV-style make-goods and viewership guarantees to sponsors as episodic series gain popularity.
fromGameSpot
2 days ago

You Could Be In A PlayStation Game If You Write Well, Love PlayStation, Play And Own A Lot, Have Anecdotes, And More

PlayStation has announced a new contest called The Playerbase, allowing winners to have their likenesses scanned to appear in PlayStation games, starting with Gran Turismo 7.
Games
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Google quietly releases an offline-first AI dictation app on iOS | TechCrunch

Google released an offline-first dictation app called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS, featuring advanced speech recognition and text editing capabilities.
Online learning
fromeLearning
2 weeks ago

Audio Descriptions & Closed Captions in Adobe Captivate: A Step-by-Step Accessibility Guide - eLearning

Accessibility features like closed captions and audio descriptions are essential for inclusive eLearning courses.
Education
fromPR Daily
6 days ago

Why writing skills matter more than AI for the next generation of communicators - PR Daily

Karen Freberg emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and clarity in writing for effective communication in a rapidly changing industry.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
15 hours ago

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

I wrote a novel using AI. Writers must accept artificial intelligence but we are as valuable as ever | Stephen Marche

Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
15 hours ago

Scaling Success: How AI is Reshaping Publisher Deals

AI is transforming publisher deals by enabling advertisers to find new audiences at scale while maintaining relevance and performance.
Venture
fromwww.engadget.com
6 days ago

AI animation studio Toonstar will turn books into digital shows for HarperCollins

HarperCollins partners with Toonstar to adapt book franchises into AI-driven digital shows, starting with the Friendship List series.
Books
fromKqed
9 hours ago

11 New Books for April That Step Inside Someone Else's World

Keefe's latest book examines modern London's ties to the financial elite through a tragic incident involving a young man's death in the Thames.
Media industry
fromRAIN News
1 day ago

APM / Streamguys join to launch new marketplace for podcasting and livestreaming

American Public Media and Streamguys launched the Inform Media Network to support noncommercial public media stations with a digital underwriting marketplace.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
11 hours ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
Video games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How games capture the awe and terror of cosmic isolation

The Artemis II mission evokes feelings of solitude and vulnerability in space, reminiscent of experiences in classic and modern space-themed video games.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

The pleasure of books in the digital age

The debate over digital archiving versus physical books highlights the unique engagement and sensory experience that books provide in a digital age.
Writing
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

He's the voice of romantasy audiobooks' biggest heartthrobs. He's never been busier

Anthony Palmini, a rising audiobook narrator, faced a serious cold that threatened his career in the romantasy genre.
Apple
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The Apple App store is seeing an unexpected phenomenon. Is vibe coding behind it?

The surge in new apps on Apple's App Store is driven by 'vibe coding' using AI tools for faster app development.
Mobile UX
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
3 days ago

Google quietly releases free offline AI dictation app for iPhone | TNW

Google AI Edge Eloquent is a free, offline voice dictation app that transcribes speech in real time and polishes text without internet access.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

How Agencies Survive AI, According To The Man Who Built Advertising's Biggest Empire

Agencies must adapt to AI's impact on production and client expectations to survive in the evolving landscape of the knowledge economy.
fromeLearning
1 week ago
Online learning

Enhancing Learner Engagement Across AI-Powered Learning Platforms - eLearning

Active, data-driven experiences enhance digital education, but engagement and consistency remain challenges for learners.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 day ago

Spotify launches new playlist technology for smarter podcast streaming

Prompted Playlist now includes podcasts, creating personalized playlists based on user history and real-time signals.
Media industry
fromDigiday
19 hours ago

Media Briefing: Another AI threat emerges for publishers: the third-party scraper

Publishers are alarmed as third-party web scrapers profit from their content without compensation, creating a black market for AI content licensing.
Marketing
fromFortune
4 days ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.
#podcasting
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 days ago

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

Podcasts are dominating (Audacy research)

Podcasts are dominating audio consumption, replacing time spent on social media and streaming music, indicating a shift in audience behavior.
Podcast
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
2 days ago

I Created Hit Podcasts. Then the Bubble Burst

The narrative podcast industry has faced significant challenges, leading to layoffs and a shift towards celebrity-driven content.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 weeks ago

Podcasts are dominating (Audacy research)

Podcasts are dominating audio consumption, replacing time spent on social media and streaming music, indicating a shift in audience behavior.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

11 new books in April offer a chance to step inside someone else's world

Books provide an alternative to doomscrolling, offering perspectives on anxiety, corruption, and reality.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

How newsrooms are bringing their archives to life

News organizations are repurposing archives to create new stories and engage audiences, moving beyond simple reprints.
Books
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Ghostwriting Is Good, Actually

Ghostwriting, when done by humans, can provide valuable support to authors and help share unique perspectives.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
6 days ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 days ago

Baseball's "Massive Opportunity" for audio: Audacys'... um ... pitch

Audacy partners with The New York Mets and Sportsbug to provide real-time digital radio play-by-play of Mets home games with minimal delay.
#openai
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago
Media industry

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

Media industry
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

AI's 'Big Tobacco' Moment Is Coming

OpenAI is shifting focus from broad strategies to targeted investments, exemplified by its acquisition of TBPN, a video podcast platform.
Media industry
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

One of Tech's Biggest Companies Just Spent Hundreds of Millions on a Talk Show. That Should Worry Us All.

OpenAI acquired the TBPN podcast, raising concerns about editorial independence and potential influence over tech media.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
6 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Children's author Philip Stead chats about his new book

Bernadette embarks on a quest to find a missing goat to save her friend and prevent the king from eating turtle stew.
Books
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'I was just riveted': Plane crashes, dark tech inspire SF book of the year

Kate Folk's novel 'Sky Daddy' explores a woman's obsession with planes and her struggle for connection in a modern, isolating world.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Upward Bound by Woody Brown review extraordinary debut from a non-speaking autistic author

Upward Bound serves as a dismal adult daycare for the disabled, highlighting the struggles of its clients and the compassion of its staff.
Podcast
fromEngadget
5 days ago

Ursula K. Le Guin's blog has been turned into a podcast

Ursula K. Le Guin's blog is being rereleased as a podcast featuring all posts, including essays, poems, and cat pictures.
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 week ago

New audio ad service seeks reach + relevance

StreamGuys launched SGcreative, an audio advertising service targeting the U.S. Hispanic market in partnership with Nueva Network.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Move over Murdochs, here come the Ellisons podcast

Margaret Sullivan argues that controlling the media is essential for controlling the message, especially in the context of authoritarianism. She states, 'It's a powerful force when you have the media on your side.'
Media industry
fromFast Company
6 days ago

HarperCollins is forging ahead with AI-assisted dramas based on books. Some authors have concerns

Toonstar's proven ability to translate beloved stories into engaging animation, while keeping artists at the center of the process, makes them the ideal partner to bring Friendship List and other popular titles to new audiences in formats today's families love.
Media industry
Podcast
fromMarTech
1 week ago

Why digital audio is a must-have for your retail media plan | MarTech

Digital audio is becoming a crucial advertising channel, reflecting changing consumer behavior and offering significant opportunities for targeted marketing.
Music production
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Spotify Continues Its March Into the Book World

Spotify launched audiobook charts and introduced features like Page Match technology and a Bookshop partnership to expand its audiobook platform and attract readers.
Podcast
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Usha Vance Embarks on Media Tour to Launch New Podcast

Usha Vance launches a children's podcast to promote reading and address declining literacy rates.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Audiobooks don't really count as reading? Think again. - Harvard Gazette

The neural networks that process written and oral language are deeply intertwined and largely overlap when reading print books or listening to audiobooks. There isn't much of a difference between the brain network for reading and the brain network for language comprehension. The brain area we call the 'letter box,' which processes print, is not as engaged when you listen, but it has been shown that when some people listen to words, they visualize them, so the letter box gets activated as well.
Education
Podcast
fromRAIN News
4 weeks ago

Podstock releases AI assistant promising podcast publisher liberation

Podstock launched Agent, a purpose-built AI assistant for podcast businesses that automates analytics, inventory planning, and campaign execution directly within client workflows.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Free AI Dubbing Tool with Audiobook Support - Convert Text to Speech Instantly

AI audiobook generators and dubbing engines let anyone convert text or video into realistic, human-like audio quickly, affordably, and across languages.
Podcast
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Audible's new plan is $9 a month and still includes an audiobook credit

Audible's new $9 Standard plan offers monthly audiobook credits and ad-free content, making premium audiobook access more affordable despite losing permanent ownership of downloads.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts | TechCrunch

Spotify launches weekly Audiobook Charts for the U.S. and U.K., ranking top audiobooks by overall and genre categories based on listening behavior and engagement.
#audiobooks
Podcast
fromDigiday
1 month ago

In Graphic Detail: Publishers chase video podcast growth, but audio still leads

Podcast audiences prefer audio as primary format but increasingly expect video content, requiring publishers to invest in both formats strategically.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Three months of Audible is only $3 right now

The promotion is live until January 21. Have a hankering for some audiobooks? Audible is holding one heck of a sale right now, giving users three months of access for $3. That's a dollar per month. This is something of a winter tradition for the Amazon-owned platform and the promotion ends on January 21. An Audible subscription grants one audiobook per month to keep. This can be selected from a massive catalog of new releases and bestsellers. The collection here has just about everything.
Books
fromWIRED
1 month ago

I Tried Alexa's Newest Feature for Kindle. I Actually Really Like It

Once Alexa+ is active, go into the notebook you want to share and tap the share icon in the upper-right corner. (You'll likely need to tap the top of the page for the menu bar to appear.) Once you click it, it'll ask if you want to share just the page or the notebook. Both options can be used to share with Alexa.
Gadgets
Podcast
fromRAIN News
1 month ago

A landscape of listening

Podcasting in the U.S. continues significant growth, reaching diverse demographics—especially ages 25–44, males, Black and Hispanic listeners—with strong crossover between listening and watching.
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