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ElevenLabs now lets authors create and publish audiobooks on its own platform | TechCrunch

ElevenLabs allows authors to publish AI-generated audiobooks on its Reader app, aiming to disrupt the audiobook market.

I threw away Audible's app, and now I self-host my audiobooks

Audiobookshelf is a reliable self-hosted solution for streaming DRM-free audiobooks, improving user experience compared to faulty apps like Audible.

ElevenLabs now lets authors create and publish audiobooks on its own platform | TechCrunch

ElevenLabs allows authors to publish AI-generated audiobooks on its Reader app, aiming to disrupt the audiobook market.

I threw away Audible's app, and now I self-host my audiobooks

Audiobookshelf is a reliable self-hosted solution for streaming DRM-free audiobooks, improving user experience compared to faulty apps like Audible.

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Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors | TechCrunch

Spotify launches a publishing program for authors to submit stories for audiobook production, providing financial incentives.

Are you an aspiring independent author? Spotify's wants to buy your short-form audiobook

Spotify simplifies audiobook submission for independent authors, offering publication and royalties if selected.

Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks | TechCrunch

Spotify expands its audiobook offerings by partnering with ElevenLabs for AI narration.

Authors can create and distribute audiobooks in 29 languages using AI.

Spotify adds 1000 more audiobooks

Spotify partners with Bloomsbury to add over 1,000 new audiobooks, enhancing its library with acclaimed titles and narrations from top talent.

Spotify for Authors: New Tools for Audiobook Creators and Publishers - Lindsey Gamble

Spotify for Authors provides authors and publishers with essential promotional tools to enhance engagement and reach within the audiobook market.

Spotify debuts marketing tools and insights for audiobook authors | TechCrunch

Spotify for Authors introduces tools for audiobooks, helping authors track performance and understand audience demographics.

Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors | TechCrunch

Spotify launches a publishing program for authors to submit stories for audiobook production, providing financial incentives.

Are you an aspiring independent author? Spotify's wants to buy your short-form audiobook

Spotify simplifies audiobook submission for independent authors, offering publication and royalties if selected.

Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks | TechCrunch

Spotify expands its audiobook offerings by partnering with ElevenLabs for AI narration.

Authors can create and distribute audiobooks in 29 languages using AI.

Spotify adds 1000 more audiobooks

Spotify partners with Bloomsbury to add over 1,000 new audiobooks, enhancing its library with acclaimed titles and narrations from top talent.

Spotify for Authors: New Tools for Audiobook Creators and Publishers - Lindsey Gamble

Spotify for Authors provides authors and publishers with essential promotional tools to enhance engagement and reach within the audiobook market.

Spotify debuts marketing tools and insights for audiobook authors | TechCrunch

Spotify for Authors introduces tools for audiobooks, helping authors track performance and understand audience demographics.

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#education

Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England's new schools curriculum

Audiobooks should be integrated into the school curriculum to address declining reading enjoyment among children.

Are Audiobooks A Waste of Time and Money? | HackerNoon

Audiobooks enhance listening comprehension and vocabulary growth, making them a valuable tool for learning and improving reading skills.

Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England's new schools curriculum

Audiobooks should be integrated into the school curriculum to address declining reading enjoyment among children.

Are Audiobooks A Waste of Time and Money? | HackerNoon

Audiobooks enhance listening comprehension and vocabulary growth, making them a valuable tool for learning and improving reading skills.

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Jimmy Carter posthumously becomes oldest Grammy winner ever

Jimmy Carter posthumously won a Grammy, marking him as the oldest Grammy winner at 100 years old.

Carter celebrated his legacy with a new audiobook just months before his passing.

17 people you didn't know had a Grammy

The Grammy Awards honor not just musicians but also comedians, politicians, and activists.

5 Great Audiobooks to Listen to This Month

Marshall Heyman curates a monthly selection of recommended audiobooks, spanning various genres and themes, including literature, memoirs, and essays.

Passing the commute in creative new ways - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Improving your commute can lead to a better start to your day.

Reading Aloud

The Harvard Sentences serve as a phonetic tool for testing speech technologies, highlighting the connection between speech, poetry, and human interaction.

An Audible ad suggested anyone who listens to audiobooks 'real fast' is a 'psychopath' - and some people aren't happy

An Audible ad promoting narration speed sparked controversy on TikTok, with critics claiming it alienated listeners who prefer faster audiobook speeds.

66 days to learn to love reading again: Ten pages in and my brain is twitching with fatigue'

Treat reading as nourishment for the mind, focusing on its benefits rather than viewing it as a chore.

These were the top books that were checked out of the NYPL in Manhattan this year | amNewYork

The New York Public Library revealed Manhattan's top 10 book checkouts, showcasing diverse genres and the rising popularity of audiobooks among readers.

Defining podcasting 2025: Podimo year-end global trend report

Podimo's 2024 Global Trend Report highlights significant growth trends in the podcasting and audiobook industries, indicating evolving listening habits and preferences.

#narration

Meet the narrators behind your favorite audiobooks

Michael Kramer and Kate Reading exemplify the evolution of audiobook narration, now dedicating extensive hours to deliver immersive experiences for fans.

The best audiobooks to listen to right now

Audiobooks serve as a convenient alternative for busy individuals who find it challenging to settle down with a traditional book or an e-reader.

Meet the narrators behind your favorite audiobooks

Michael Kramer and Kate Reading exemplify the evolution of audiobook narration, now dedicating extensive hours to deliver immersive experiences for fans.

The best audiobooks to listen to right now

Audiobooks serve as a convenient alternative for busy individuals who find it challenging to settle down with a traditional book or an e-reader.

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What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

Florida, Man creatively portrays bizarre real-life stories from Florida, combining interviews with reenactments, creating a charming depiction of Florida's unique character.

Say hello to my little pen': 14 things we learned from Al Pacino's memoir

Pacino's memoir reveals the complex blend of trauma and triumph in his life, showcasing the lasting interest in celebrity narratives.

Celebrity autobiographies still hold significant value even in an age of social media. The allure of untold stories remains strong.

Odyssey by Stephen Fry review a jaunty version of Homer

Elon Musk's tweet underscores a modern appreciation for classical literature via audio formats.

Stephen Fry's humorous retelling of The Odyssey appeals to both younger readers and adults.

36 Products To Perfect Your "Staying Home To Read" Season

Affordable headphones enhance the audiobook listening experience.

Editors have curated a selection of top headphones under $22.

#audio-technology

Audio AI: How AI Is Changing Podcasts, Audiobooks & More

The rise of AI-generated audio content is changing the landscape of podcasts, audiobooks, and music, creating interactive and engaging experiences for users and technology.

Audible experiments with new AI features for tailored audiobook recommendations | TechCrunch

Audible is enhancing audiobook discovery through AI-powered tags and topic pages for personalized listening recommendations.

Audio AI: How AI Is Changing Podcasts, Audiobooks & More

The rise of AI-generated audio content is changing the landscape of podcasts, audiobooks, and music, creating interactive and engaging experiences for users and technology.

Audible experiments with new AI features for tailored audiobook recommendations | TechCrunch

Audible is enhancing audiobook discovery through AI-powered tags and topic pages for personalized listening recommendations.

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Read the books all of your favorite Prime Video shows are based on for free

Amazon Studios is known for adapting popular books into original content for Prime Video.

New users can benefit from a free trial of Amazon Prime and Audible to explore adaptations.

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Cheap AI voice clones may wipe out jobs of 5,000 Australian actors

Voice actors fear displacement by AI, highlighting concerns of losing work to AI clones and the need for fair rules in technology usage.

Audible recruits voice actors to train audiobook-generating AI | TechCrunch

Audible is using AI trained on professional narrators' voices to generate new audiobooks, allowing narrators to approve their synthetic voices.

Cheap AI voice clones may wipe out jobs of 5,000 Australian actors

Voice actors fear displacement by AI, highlighting concerns of losing work to AI clones and the need for fair rules in technology usage.

Audible recruits voice actors to train audiobook-generating AI | TechCrunch

Audible is using AI trained on professional narrators' voices to generate new audiobooks, allowing narrators to approve their synthetic voices.

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6 Great Audiobooks to Listen to This Month

Audiobooks had a breakout year in 2023 with two massive titles gaining social-media impact: Prince Harry's memoir and Britney Spears's The Woman in Me.

Celebrity memoirs are considered the greatest form of audiobooks, providing entertainment value, intimacy, and genuine weirdness.

Your coworker is probably listening to smut

Romance readers are listening to steamy books at work, finding them productive, despite occasional embarrassing incidents.

Kara Walker's Favorite Literary Villain Is Scarlett O'Hara

Audiobooks help artists engage in stories while working with their hands.

#rediscover-reading

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

Rediscover reading by not feeling guilty, try audiobooks, and utilize local libraries for assistance.

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

Don't beat yourself up for not reading; listen to audiobooks as an alternative; join a library for free book options.

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

Rediscover reading by not feeling guilty, try audiobooks, and utilize local libraries for assistance.

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

Don't beat yourself up for not reading; listen to audiobooks as an alternative; join a library for free book options.

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The Best Audiobooks for Roadtrips of Any Length

Consider audiobooks for road trips, featuring diverse genres and narrators.

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Amazon's Audiobook Narrators Can Now Make Their Own AI Voice Clones

Amazon's top Prime Music plan will now include one audiobook per month | TechCrunch

Amazon Music Unlimited now includes a free audiobook each month

17 full plays you can listen to on Audible right now, per reviews

Amazon Music Unlimited now includes access to Audible's catalogue of audiobooks

Audible is offering three months for $3 in an early Black Friday deal

Amazon's Audiobook Narrators Can Now Make Their Own AI Voice Clones

Amazon's top Prime Music plan will now include one audiobook per month | TechCrunch

Amazon Music Unlimited now includes a free audiobook each month

17 full plays you can listen to on Audible right now, per reviews

Amazon Music Unlimited now includes access to Audible's catalogue of audiobooks

Audible is offering three months for $3 in an early Black Friday deal

Amazon Music Unlimited offering 4-month subscription at 50% off

Amazon Music Unlimited Offering Three-Month Free Trial

Amazon Music Unlimited offering 4-month subscription at 50% off

Amazon Music Unlimited Offering Three-Month Free Trial

ElevenLabs now lets authors create and publish audiobooks on its own platform | TechCrunch

I threw away Audible's app, and now I self-host my audiobooks

ElevenLabs now lets authors create and publish audiobooks on its own platform | TechCrunch

I threw away Audible's app, and now I self-host my audiobooks

Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors | TechCrunch

Are you an aspiring independent author? Spotify's wants to buy your short-form audiobook

Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks | TechCrunch

Spotify adds 1000 more audiobooks

Spotify for Authors: New Tools for Audiobook Creators and Publishers - Lindsey Gamble

Spotify debuts marketing tools and insights for audiobook authors | TechCrunch

Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors | TechCrunch

Are you an aspiring independent author? Spotify's wants to buy your short-form audiobook

Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks | TechCrunch

Spotify adds 1000 more audiobooks

Spotify for Authors: New Tools for Audiobook Creators and Publishers - Lindsey Gamble

Spotify debuts marketing tools and insights for audiobook authors | TechCrunch

Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England's new schools curriculum

Are Audiobooks A Waste of Time and Money? | HackerNoon

Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England's new schools curriculum

Are Audiobooks A Waste of Time and Money? | HackerNoon

Jimmy Carter posthumously becomes oldest Grammy winner ever

17 people you didn't know had a Grammy

5 Great Audiobooks to Listen to This Month

Passing the commute in creative new ways - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Reading Aloud

An Audible ad suggested anyone who listens to audiobooks 'real fast' is a 'psychopath' - and some people aren't happy

66 days to learn to love reading again: Ten pages in and my brain is twitching with fatigue'

These were the top books that were checked out of the NYPL in Manhattan this year | amNewYork

Defining podcasting 2025: Podimo year-end global trend report

Meet the narrators behind your favorite audiobooks

The best audiobooks to listen to right now

Meet the narrators behind your favorite audiobooks

The best audiobooks to listen to right now

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and listening

Say hello to my little pen': 14 things we learned from Al Pacino's memoir

Odyssey by Stephen Fry review a jaunty version of Homer

36 Products To Perfect Your "Staying Home To Read" Season

Audio AI: How AI Is Changing Podcasts, Audiobooks & More

Audible experiments with new AI features for tailored audiobook recommendations | TechCrunch

Audio AI: How AI Is Changing Podcasts, Audiobooks & More

Audible experiments with new AI features for tailored audiobook recommendations | TechCrunch

Read the books all of your favorite Prime Video shows are based on for free

Cheap AI voice clones may wipe out jobs of 5,000 Australian actors

Audible recruits voice actors to train audiobook-generating AI | TechCrunch

Cheap AI voice clones may wipe out jobs of 5,000 Australian actors

Audible recruits voice actors to train audiobook-generating AI | TechCrunch

6 Great Audiobooks to Listen to This Month

Your coworker is probably listening to smut

Kara Walker's Favorite Literary Villain Is Scarlett O'Hara

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

The experts: librarians on 20 easy, enjoyable ways to read more brilliant books

The Best Audiobooks for Roadtrips of Any Length

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