Everand Combines Audiobooks and Ebooks in Challenge to Amazon

Everand, the Scribd-owned reading subscription service, has launched a combined subscription that brings together its catalog of audiobooks and ebooks with the social book club app Fable, directly challenging Amazon's dominance in digital reading.

Spotify Unveils AI-Powered Audiobook Creation Tool, Expands 'Spotify for Authors' Platform

Spotify has launched an ElevenLabs-powered AI tool for self-publishing audiobooks within its platform, expanding its 'Spotify for Authors' initiative to support more languages and features.

Spotify Expands Book Buying Capabilities and Rolls Out New Features

Spotify has launched the ability to purchase physical books in the US and UK, expanding its offerings and challenging major booksellers. The company has also rolled out several new features, including expanded language support for its 'Page Match' feature and the launch of 'Audiobook Recaps' on Android devices.