'Code Switch' from NPR is Apple's podcast of the year
2020 marks the first time Apple has recognized a single podcast in this way.
Books
'Ready Player Two' author is going on a virtual book tour in 'Roblox'
There's even a themed treasure hunt.
The books, movies and music we're gifting this year
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Moog's new coffee table book is filled with tips for synth nerds
'Patch & Tweak with Moog' includes contributions from Hanz Zimmer, Trent Reznor and Suzanne Ciani.
Alphabet partners with local library to deliver books to students
Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet, is providing the drones.
Book publishers sue Internet Archive for allegedly enabling piracy
They allege that the IA is committing ‘willful mass copyright infringement.’
Sonos can now stream free audiobooks from your local library
All you need is the Libby app and a valid library card to start listening.
iHeart will turn podcasts into books starting with ‘Stuff You Should know’
‘Stuff You Should Know’ will be the first podcast to receive a book treatment.
Wikipedia references now include book previews hosted by the Internet Archive
130,000 references have been digitized so far.
Google search pays tribute to 'Wizard of Oz' with a dizzying Easter egg
There's no place like your search results.
J.D. Salinger novels will finally be released as e-books
'The Catcher in the Rye' and other titles are going digital.
What we're buying: 'Typeset in the Future'
A book that describes typography design in science-fiction movies.
Congressman asks Amazon to stop suggesting anti-vaccination content
He's worried that Jeff Bezos' store is contributing to health myths.
Amazon’s Book Box for kids is available to all US Prime members
The age-based selections include two hardbacks or four board books.
Amazon Kindle finally supports Arabic language books
A world of literature is is now readily available online.
The best ways to track your TV, music and reading habits
How to keep tabs on your binge-watching, game marathons and listening parties.