How Audiobooks for the Blind Became Everyone's Favorite
The first long-playing records weren't created for music lovers. They were invented in 1932 to give blind readers access to books, and that innovation now lives on every smartphone.
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Audiobooks Surge 167% as Americans Redefine Reading on the Go
Eight percent of Americans now listen to audiobooks daily, up from just 3% in 2016, transforming how millions consume stories during commutes, travels, and late-night routines. While some debate whether it "counts" as reading, experts say both formats light up the brain's comprehension centers in remarkably similar ways.
Spotify Tests Feature That Syncs Audiobooks With Real Books
Book lovers who switch between reading and listening finally have a solution on the horizon. Spotify is testing a camera-based feature that lets you scan your physical book page and jump straight to that spot in the audiobook.