Former US president Barack Obama will host a six-episode Audible podcast titled A Great Book with Barack Obama, premiering on 24 September, discussing influential literary works with guests.
Project Ceti researchers found sperm whales off Dominica produce distinct, faster clicking patterns ("codas") and alter "vowel-like" sounds when boats are nearby. This discovery could allow scientists to predict ship presence and raises questions about the impact of noise pollution on whale communication.
A Kenyan autobiographical play, 'Free Me,' is sparking conversations about the country's rising gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide rates. The play, by Gathoni Kimuyu, depicts her experience with domestic abuse and reflects a public outcry for government action.
An attack on Niger's capital airport and military airbase on Thursday killed 11 security forces and 2 civilians. Government forces repelled the assault, killing 22 assailants and arresting 20. Normal airport operations have resumed.
Bristol-formed Tara Clerkin Trio, despite facing numerous challenges, releases their second album 'Somewhere Good', blending minimalist jazz, avant-pop, and trip-hop with a newfound structured approach.
À un an de l'élection présidentielle, la gauche française est fragmentée et peine à attirer les classes populaires, se concentrant sur des électorats plus aisés et éduqués, ce qui suscite des controverses.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis spoke about the "singularity" and the tangible arrival of agentic AI systems at Google I/O 2026. He believes AGI has a 50% chance by 2030 and will be more impactful than the Industrial Revolution.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling win over Mumbai Indians was marred by a setback as head coach Andy Flower was fined for using audible obscenity during a tense moment. The incident occurred during a controversial boundary call, leading to a heated exchange. Despite this, RCB secured a crucial victory, while Mumbai Indians were eliminated from the playoff race.
IPL 2026 is witnessing a surge in disciplinary actions alongside thrilling cricket. Eight players and staff have faced penalties, from fines to demerit points, for offenses like audible obscenities, mobile phone use in the dugout, and aggressive send-offs. Captains are also being fined for slow over-rates, highlighting a growing concern over player conduct.
Amazon'un sesli kitap platformu Audible, Manhattan'da yalnızca sesli kitaplara odaklanan geçici bir mağaza olan "Audible Story House"u açtı. CEO Bob Carrigan'ın "çılgın bir fikir" olarak nitelendirdiği proje, ziyaretçilerin gezinebileceği ve etkileşime geçebileceği bir deneyim sunmayı amaçlıyor. ABD'de sesli kitap satışları 2024'te 2,22 milyar dolara ulaşarak son beş yılda neredeyse iki katına çıktı.
Anthropic announced new connectors for Claude enabling integration with personal apps like Audible, Spotify, Uber, AllTrails, TripAdvisor, Instacart, and TurboTax. The expansion builds on existing work-related Microsoft integrations. Claude will proactively suggest relevant connected apps during conversations and ask for verification before making purchases or reservations. Anthropic emphasizes user data won't train models and there are no paid placements.
