{
  "id": 11502787,
  "title": "Audible has three new features to give you a deeper connection to your stories",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/audible-has-three-new-features-to-give-you-a-deeper-connection-to",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-02T18:29:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/audible-character-guide-visual-explorer-interactive-story-3718603/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Audible, the popular audiobook platform, has announced three new AI-powered features designed to enhance the listener's experience and foster a deeper connection with the stories they consume. The features, which are currently in a limited beta for users in the US and UK, include Character Guide, Interactive Story, and Visual Explorer.\n\nCharacter Guide is a tool that assists listeners in keeping track of various characters within a story. By providing this information, Audible aims to help listeners better understand and follow complex narratives.\n\nInteractive Story takes a more immersive approach, allowing listeners to actively participate in the story. This feature has the potential to transform the traditional audiobook experience by making it more interactive and engaging.\n\nVisual Explorer is another innovative feature that surfaces relevant imagery to provide visual context to the story. By offering this visual context, Audible hopes to enhance the listener's understanding and appreciation of the narrative.\n\nThese three new features are all powered by artificial intelligence, demonstrating Audible's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve the listening experience. However, it's important to note that these features will not be available to everyone at launch. The company has published a blog post detailing the upcoming features, giving users a better understanding of what to expect.\n\nWith the launch of these new AI-powered features, Audible is once again providing listeners with compelling reasons to stay engaged with its platform. This move not only strengthens Audible's position in the competitive audiobook market but also highlights the company's ongoing efforts to innovate and deliver a more immersive storytelling experience.",
  "summary": "Audible's new features will let you talk to characters, keep track of the cast, and provide visual context.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}