A new study shows that audiobook listeners prefer some AI narrators over human voices. A study conducted by Edison Research at SSRS blind tested spoken multi-cast narration and revealed that, while 31% of listeners said they would be likely to listen to an AI, after listening, this number had increased to 65%. (61%
There’s a lovely simplicity to it when they were making it, Film historian Patrick Rankin’s new podcast about the biggest stars of classic Hollywood. There is music, but just the right amount. There are no clips or gimmicks; The sole voice is Rankin’s, taking you through the lives of each iconic actor. From time to
We’re raiding the Guardian’s long-read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years gone by, along with new introductions from the writers. From this week, 2023: When an American businessman took over a beloved garden a decade ago, he decided on a radical new approach in the name of sustainability. But angry critics claim
Rate, Review, Share apple podcasts And join the conversation over email. Today on the Podcast; Spain performed brilliantly and entered the World Cup final by defeating France 2-0. Luis de la Fuente’s team again had such good possession of the ball and the French had no answer. This was Didier Deschamps’ final game as France
Mark Zuckerberg walked into a Los Angeles courtroom on February 18 with an entourage decked out in Meta Ray-Bans. He was there to do something he’d never done before — take the stand in front of a jury in a landmark civil case that sought to prove that Instagram and YouTube are addictive by design.
The US government has been forced to give billions of dollars in refunds to companies affected by Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. The US has paid $81bn (£61bn) this financial year after the Supreme Court ruled the tariffs were illegal. Lucy Hough talks to Chris Michael, International Editor of the Guardian US
Australia’s aged care regulator is investigating dozens of complaints that aged care providers are charging for services older Australians can’t use or even understand. Meanwhile, a class action against one of Australia’s largest benefits providers also alleges it charged residents extra for basic services it is legally obliged to provide. Noor Haider spoke to the
In just six episodes, Starley Kines mystery show Established itself as one of the most beloved podcasts of all time. At first glance, the mysteries had lower stakes than imagined. How tall is Jake Gyllenhaal? Who lost this belt buckle? What happened to that video store? plate that woman’s license In fact mean that? None
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Scientists often talk about the importance of flora and fauna to the health of our planet, but Dr. Toby Kearse, an evolutionary biologist and founder of the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, wants us to consider another force: fungi. His work charting the planet’s vital underground systems has earned him numerous awards, including