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www.bostonherald.com
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI-narrated books are here. Are humans out of a job? This startup has a solution

AI technology is increasingly used for narrating audiobooks and news articles.
Yembo's approach involves paying a human actor royalties for AI-cloned translations in audiobooks. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

The magic of audiobooks is that, deep down, we still long to be read to | Elizabeth Quinn

Audiobook narrators can greatly impact the reading experience
Early exposure to reading can influence a lifelong love of literature [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

The magic of audiobooks is that, deep down, we still long to be read to | Elizabeth Quinn

Audiobook narrators can enhance or diminish the reading experience
Personal experiences and memories of being read to from childhood [ more ]
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Nytimes
1 day ago
Writing

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

Audiobooks help artists engage in stories while working with their hands. [ more ]
the Guardian
3 weeks ago
Books

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Books

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. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
4 months ago
Books

Libro.fm Partners with Authors to Raise Funds for Binc

Libro.fm has partnered with Ann Patchett, Jason Reynolds, and Eriq La Salle.
From January 23-25, 100% of proceeds from specific book purchases will go to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
5 months ago
Books

The 10 Best Audiobooks of 2023

Audiobooks are a form of escapism and can provide both fun and intellectual stimulation.
Age of Vice is a novel that combines elements of a mob thriller and a Dickensian saga, set in Delhi.
New recordings of Borges' work, narrated by Castulo Guerra, have been released by Penguin Random House Audio. [ more ]
Decider
5 months ago
Books

Save 60% On 4 Months of Audible With This Cyber Monday Deal

Audible is offering a Cyber Week deal with 60% off the first four months of Premium Plus membership and $20 in Audible credit.
The deal includes one credit per month to purchase any audiobook from the Audible library.
Books that inspired popular movies and TV shows are highlighted, along with pricing options for credits and hard copies. [ more ]
Inverse
6 months ago
Books

How Felicia Day Turned a Gig Into Her Newest Geeky Obsession

Felicia Day has found a new obsession in narrating audiobooks for litRPGs, a niche subsect of fantasy media.
She enjoys the immersive experience of reading a series of litRPG books and living in that world for weeks. [ more ]
Hubspot
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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. [ more ]
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