Book description
Meet the people who design the algorithms that capture our musical tastes. The people who make music recommender systems have lofty goals: they want to broaden listeners' horizons and help obscure musicians find audiences, taking advantage of the enormous catalogs offered by companies like Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora. But for their critics, recommender systems seem to embody all the potential harms of algorithms: they flatten culture into numbers, they normalize ever-broadening data collection, and they profile their users for commercial ends. Drawing on years of ethnographic fieldwork, anthropologist Nick Seaver describes how the makers of music recommendation navigate these tensions: how product managers understand their relationship with the users they want to help and to capture; how scientists conceive of listening itself as a kind of data processing; and how engineers imagine the geography of the world of music as a space they care for and control. Computing Taste rehumanizes the algorithmic systems that shape our world, drawing attention to the people who build and maintain them. In this vividly theorized book, Seaver brings the thinking of programmers into conversation with the discipline of anthropology, opening up the cultural world of computation in a wide-ranging exploration that travels from cosmology to calculation, myth to machine learning, and captivation to care.
Kawaii Red
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. ListenBook has become an essential part of my daily routine. It's like having a library on my phone!
Aqua Monsoon
The customer support team is responsive and always ready to assist. This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. Audiobook immersion simplified – this app's ease of use is a true asset. ListenBook is my trusted partner for all things audiobooks. It's reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly. This app has completely transformed my daily routine. I can't imagine my commute without it!
Purity Catnip
ListenBook's focus on quality and user experience has made it my go-to app for audiobooks and educational content. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and polished. Auto-rewind feature is a lifesaver. I never lose my place!
Delirium
No more carrying heavy books – this app has transformed my reading habits. Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. 📱📖 AirDrop and sharing make it easy to spread the audiobook love with friends. No more converting files – this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
Santa's Little Helper
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my audiobooks with enhanced sound quality and personalized settings. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my dictaphone recordings much more comfortable to listen to. Adjusting the tone of the voice is a game-changer. It's like customizing my listening experience. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Stealth
Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is fascinating. I can alter the reader's voice to match my mood—what a creative addition!
MuseMaster
ListenBook has breathed new life into my audiobook collection. I can't imagine using anything else. CUE playlist support is a fantastic organizational feature. It keeps my audiobooks neatly arranged.
Petite Flurry
ListenBook's multiple ways to download audio, including from the internet, are a game-changer. Bookmarking my favorite parts of audiobooks is now a breeze. Love this feature! ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! The audiobook player's silky-smooth playback is like music to my ears. Flawless performance!
Guncap Slingbad
ListenBook's dedication to delivering an exceptional experience is evident in every detail. 📱 Carrying my favorite stories with me wherever I go – this app is like a portable library in my pocket. 📚👜 🔥 Audiobook enjoyment at the tap of a finger – this app's functionality is a testament to modern convenience. 📱📖 Say goodbye to boring commutes – this app's immersive audio experience and intuitive controls have transformed my daily journeys. 🌟📚 ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine.
Dangle
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. This app has transformed my long flights into productive and enjoyable experiences. The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. I can't believe how quickly I finish books now, all thanks to this app. 💼 Making work hours fly by with captivating stories – a true work-life balance! 💻📖
Predator
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. The app's performance is exceptional, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted audiobook experience. It's clear that it's designed with audiobook enthusiasts in mind.
Kazmii
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magic wand that transforms even the noisiest environments into cozy listening spaces.
Fresh Peper
Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. Automatic metadata retrieval is a neat touch. My library is well-organized. With support for various audio formats, ListenBook ensures I can enjoy my favorite audiobooks without worries. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours. Not bad, but not amazing either. The narrator’s voice was pleasant, though some parts felt a bit rushed. The story had its moments, but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it over similar titles in the genre.
Magenta
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a true blessing for enjoying clear audio even in noisy environments. ⏰ Early mornings have become my favorite time to listen to audiobooks – energizing! 🌅🎧 👩🍳 Cooking up a storm while enjoying thrilling stories – this app adds flavor to my meals! 🍳🎧
Whipsaw
I've fallen in love with genres I never thought I'd explore, all thanks to this app. I'm amazed at how this app has made my daily routines more enjoyable and intellectually fulfilling. I'm in awe of this app's ability to make reading so accessible and convenient. Navigating chapters is a breeze with ListenBook. It's a user-friendly and seamless experience. Love how I can adjust playback speed and audio volume. ListenBook caters to all my needs.
GoldTouch
Audiobooks have made waiting in lines and queues so much more bearable. ListenBook's support for playlists in CUE format is a thoughtful touch I appreciate. ListenBook has completely transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The chapter navigation is seamless, and the statistics feature is a fun way to track my listening progress. The app is stable, fast, and incredibly user-friendly. Five stars!
Racy Lion
I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book.
Alley Cat
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. I'm amazed at how this app has made my workouts more motivating and my audiobooks more accessible. ListenBook Pro takes my experience to the next level. Unlimited audiobook length, noise reduction, and voice tone adjustment? Count me in! The app's compatibility with CarPlay enhances my driving experience. Audiobooks on the road have never been better. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Pink Stream
ListenBook has become my trusted companion, making even the busiest days enjoyable. Savoring audiobooks without fuss – this app's design is impressive. Download via WiFi, WebDAV, iTunes – options galore to suit everyone's preferences. The ability to organize my library is a huge plus. Everything is so neat and tidy. An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
Tse Tse Guy
I'm amazed at how this app has made reading fit into every aspect of my life. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience