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Audible’s new features let you explore book worlds — and use AI to talk to characters
Publisher description: Audible is rolling out new features that help listeners keep track of characters, explore places and imagery mentioned in books, and even interact with characters using generative AI.
TechCrunch | Oct 1, 2026 | Sarah Perez
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The other new features, a character guide and interactive stories, are also starting off fairly small. With Audible’s October 1 release of its Audible Original “Dracula,” the character guide will help listeners keep track of the cast of characters in the book, something that’s harder to do when listening than when reading. (The Audible Originals label doesn’t necessarily signal that the content is original, as “Dracula” is not. Powered by generative AI, the feature lets listeners interact with Dracula’s servant, Renfield, in the new Audible Original.
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