Wondering about the audio capabilities of the new Kindle models? While the latest Kindles feature exciting upgrades like a color screen, a key question remains: do they have a headphone jack? This article explores the history of audio on Kindles, explaining why they ditched the headphone jack and how Bluetooth plays a crucial role in audiobook listening and accessibility.
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has expressed his appreciation for Spotify’s progress in the audiobook industry, praising the platform’s growth and expanding catalog. Spotify’s audiobook feature, launched a year ago for premium users, has seen significant success with a doubling of its catalog and hundreds of millions of dollars paid out to publishers. This comes as Spotify reports strong revenue growth and a growing user base, indicating a promising future for the platform.
Audible, owned by Amazon, is testing a new personalized recommendation feature that suggests audiobooks to users based on their Prime Video viewing history. This feature aims to capitalize on the correlation between popular streaming shows and increased listenership for the source material of those shows. With the rise of competition in the audiobook market from Spotify, Audible’s move towards integrating TV and movie recommendations into its platform may help strengthen its position as the industry leader.
Pottermore Publishing and Audible have joined forces to bring forth a groundbreaking audiobook experience for J.K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter series. Scheduled for release in late 2025, this multi-part series will feature a captivating full cast of over 100 actors, delivering an immersive sonic journey through the magical world of Harry Potter. Each audiobook will be released sequentially and globally, inviting listeners to embark on a captivating auditory adventure. This innovative initiative complements the existing single-voice audiobook recordings by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry, which have captivated audiences worldwide.
For a limited time, Audible is offering a fantastic deal on their extensive library of audiobooks and podcasts. For just 99p, you can enjoy three months of unlimited access to thousands of titles, including classic and modern bedtime stories. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce your little ones to the joy of reading while giving them a chance to wind down before bed.
