Legible Partners with ACCESS Europe to Bring eBooks and Audiobooks to Connected Vehicles
Legible (LEBGF) has partnered with ACCESS Europe GmbH to integrate its eBooks and audiobooks into the ACCESS Twine™ for Car App Store, a leading in-vehicle digital content platform used by major automotive manufacturers. The integration brings Legible's digital content directly to connected vehicles through the Twine4Car platform, which offers comprehensive in-car infotainment experiences.
The partnership enables vehicle users to access Legible's subscription options and extensive collection of eBooks and audiobooks through a unified interface. The collaboration aims to enhance the in-car entertainment experience while expanding Legible's reach to new subscribers. The integration aligns with both companies' goals of improving accessibility and user experience in connected vehicles.
Legible (LEBGF) ha stretto una partnership con ACCESS Europe GmbH per integrare i suoi eBook e audiolibri nell'ACCESS Twine™ per l'App Store dell'auto, una delle principali piattaforme di contenuti digitali in veicolo utilizzata dai maggiori produttori automobilistici. L'integrazione porta il contenuto digitale di Legible direttamente nei veicoli connessi attraverso la piattaforma Twine4Car, che offre esperienze complete di infotainment a bordo.
La partnership consente agli utenti dei veicoli di accedere alle opzioni di abbonamento di Legible e alla sua vasta collezione di eBook e audiolibri tramite un'interfaccia unificata. La collaborazione mira a migliorare l'esperienza di intrattenimento a bordo mentre espande la portata di Legible verso nuovi abbonati. L'integrazione si allinea con gli obiettivi di entrambe le aziende di migliorare l'accessibilità e l'esperienza utente nei veicoli connessi.
Legible (LEBGF) se ha asociado con ACCESS Europe GmbH para integrar sus eBooks y audiolibros en la tienda de aplicaciones ACCESS Twine™ para automóviles, una plataforma líder de contenido digital en el vehículo utilizada por los principales fabricantes de automóviles. La integración lleva el contenido digital de Legible directamente a los vehículos conectados a través de la plataforma Twine4Car, que ofrece experiencias de infotainment completas dentro del automóvil.
La asociación permite a los usuarios de vehículos acceder a las opciones de suscripción de Legible y a su extensa colección de eBooks y audiolibros a través de una interfaz unificada. La colaboración tiene como objetivo mejorar la experiencia de entretenimiento dentro del automóvil mientras se expande el alcance de Legible a nuevos suscriptores. La integración se alinea con los objetivos de ambas empresas de mejorar la accesibilidad y la experiencia del usuario en vehículos conectados.
레지블 (LEBGF)는 ACCESS Europe GmbH와 협력하여 eBook과 오디오북을 차량용 디지털 콘텐츠 플랫폼인 ACCESS Twine™ 앱 스토어에 통합했습니다. 이 플랫폼은 주요 자동차 제조업체에서 사용됩니다. 이 통합은 Twine4Car 플랫폼을 통해 레지블의 디지털 콘텐츠를 연결된 차량으로 직접 가져오며, 포괄적인 차량 내 정보 오락 경험을 제공합니다.
이번 파트너십을 통해 차량 사용자들은 통합된 인터페이스를 통해 레지블의 구독 옵션과 방대한 eBook 및 오디오북 컬렉션에 접근할 수 있습니다. 이 협력은 차내 오락 경험을 향상시키는 동시에 레지블의 신규 구독자 확보를 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 통합은 연결된 차량에서 접근성과 사용자 경험을 개선하려는 두 회사의 목표와 맞닿아 있습니다.
Legible (LEBGF) a établi un partenariat avec ACCESS Europe GmbH pour intégrer ses eBooks et audiobooks dans l'ACCESS Twine™ pour l'App Store automobile, une plateforme de contenu numérique en véhicule de premier plan utilisée par les grands fabricants automobiles. Cette intégration permet d'acheminer le contenu numérique de Legible directement vers les véhicules connectés via la plateforme Twine4Car, qui offre des expériences complètes d'infotainment à bord.
Ce partenariat permet aux utilisateurs de véhicules d'accéder aux options d'abonnement de Legible et à sa vaste collection d'eBooks et d'audiobooks à travers une interface unifiée. La collaboration vise à améliorer l'expérience de divertissement à bord tout en élargissant la portée de Legible à de nouveaux abonnés. L'intégration s'aligne sur les objectifs des deux entreprises d'améliorer l'accessibilité et l'expérience utilisateur dans les véhicules connectés.
Legible (LEBGF) hat sich mit ACCESS Europe GmbH zusammengetan, um seine eBooks und Hörbücher in den ACCESS Twine™ App Store für Autos zu integrieren, eine führende Plattform für digitale Inhalte im Fahrzeug, die von großen Automobilherstellern genutzt wird. Die Integration bringt die digitalen Inhalte von Legible direkt in vernetzte Fahrzeuge über die Twine4Car-Plattform, die umfassende In-Car-Infotainment-Erlebnisse bietet.
Die Partnerschaft ermöglicht es Fahrzeugnutzern, über eine einheitliche Schnittstelle auf die Abonnementoptionen von Legible sowie auf die umfangreiche Sammlung von eBooks und Hörbüchern zuzugreifen. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, das Unterhaltungserlebnis im Fahrzeug zu verbessern und gleichzeitig die Reichweite von Legible auf neue Abonnenten auszudehnen. Die Integration entspricht den Zielen beider Unternehmen, die Zugänglichkeit und Benutzererfahrung in vernetzten Fahrzeugen zu verbessern.
- Strategic partnership with major automotive platform expanding market reach
- Integration into established in-vehicle entertainment systems used by major manufacturers
- New distribution channel for Legible's subscription services
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legible (CSE: READ) (OTCQB: LEBGF) (FSE: D0T) (“Legible” or “the Company”), an innovative online bookstore dedicated to accessible and immersive digital reading experiences, and ACCESS Europe GmbH are excited to announce that Legible’s solutions and content have been integrated with the ACCESS Twine™ for Car App Store, a leading global platform for in-vehicle digital content.
The ACCESS Twine™ for Car (Twine4Car) platform, designed to offer an all-encompassing in-car infotainment experience, is utilized by major automotive manufacturers worldwide and enables seamless access to entertainment and media, transforming the in-car experience. This partnership brings Legible’s extensive collection of eBooks and audiobooks directly to drivers and passengers of connected cars, enhancing their in-car entertainment options. With the integration of Legible’s digital content service in Twine4Car, users have access to a vast selection of popular and diverse eBook as well as audiobook titles directly from the comfort of their vehicles.
“This collaboration with ACCESS allows us to bring our mission of accessible, sustainable reading to the forefront of the automotive industry,” said Kaleeg Hainsworth, CEO of Legible. “We are thrilled to be part of the innovative Twine4Car platform, reaching drivers and passengers in an entirely new way. Together, we’re making it easier than ever for people to enjoy high-quality literature, whether they’re on the road or at home.”
The ACCESS Twine4Car App Store is a comprehensive media and entertainment platform that integrates video, audio, games, and now, Legible’s unique offerings of eBooks and audiobooks, into a single, cohesive interface within vehicles. Users can access Legible’s subscription options and exclusive offerings, including a wide selection of titles that support personal and professional growth, cultural awareness, and entertainment.
With its commitment to accessible reading, Legible aligns perfectly with the ACCESS mission to enhance connectivity and user experience in vehicles. This partnership underscores Legible's expansion efforts and dedication to providing a unique and valuable resource for people on the go, reaching new subscribers everywhere.
“Our partnership with Legible underscores ACCESS Europe’s dedication to transforming the in-car experience with rich, user-focused digital content,” said Masahiro Aono, CEO of ACCESS Europe. “Integrating Legible’s extensive library of eBooks and audiobooks into ACCESS Twine™ for Car allows automotive OEMs to offer an enhanced infotainment option that engages both drivers and passengers, adding new value to the in-vehicle experience.”
About ACCESS Europe
ACCESS Europe GmbH, based in Oberhausen, Germany, is a subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD. (ACCESS), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Prime Market, Index 4813). Since 1984, ACCESS has been a leader in mobile and network software technologies, providing advanced IT solutions to a broad spectrum of industries, including telecom, consumer electronics, broadcast, publishing, automotive, and energy infrastructure. ACCESS solutions have been deployed globally on over 1.5 billion devices.
Through its NetFront, NetRange and Twine solution portfolios, ACCESS Europe supplies appstores, software components and content services to the world’s largest automotive OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, broadcasters, video distributors and consumer electronics manufacturers. For more information, please visit: https://www.access-company.com/en and/or https://twine4car.com or https://twine4tv.com.
© 2024 ACCESS CO., LTD. All rights reserved. ACCESS, the ACCESS logo and ACCESS Twine are registered trademarks or trademarks of ACCESS CO., LTD. in the United States, Japan and/or other countries. All other trademarks, logos and trade names mentioned in the document are the property of their respective owners.
About Legible
Legible is a trailblazing, mobile-centric global company specializing in eBook and audiobook entertainment. Through extensive partnerships with four of the Big 5 Publishers, the world's largest eBook distributors, and outstanding publishers of all sizes, Legible delivers millions of eBooks and audiobooks, transforming any smart device into a source of cutting-edge infotainment.
Recent releases include My Model Kitchen - Holidays, the fourth of 15 video-enriched Living Cookbooks by former supermodel, bestselling author, TV host, and celebrity chef Cristina Ferrare, featuring an AI Sous Chef for each recipe. The Living Cookbooks and Ms. Ferrare have been featured in various major media outlets including three times on the very popular Drew Barrymore Show, where she dazzles viewers with her culinary expertise while utilizing the AI Sous Chef interactive component.
As a first mover in the rapidly expanding automotive infotainment market, Legible has partnered with media providers Faurecia Aptoide, Harman Ignite, LiveOne, Visteon, and now ACCESS Twine4Car. Legible boasts the only Android Automotive app that can deliver both audiobooks and eBooks to drivers and passengers in tens of millions of vehicles worldwide, positioning the Company at the forefront of in-car infotainment experiences.
Legible won the 2024 EdTech Breakthrough Award for eLearning Innovation of the Year. Committed to reshaping the digital publishing landscape, Legible is poised to gain significant market share through its innovative 21st-century publishing solutions and enriched reading experiences. Please visit www.legible.com to explore how eBooks come to life.
Contacts
Legible Inc.
Ms. Deborah Harford, EVP, Global Strategic Partnerships
Tel.: +1-604-283-2028
Email: invest@legible.com
Website: https://invest.legible.com
Krupp Kommunications, Inc.
Ms. Kathy Giaconia, VP Media Relations
Tel.: +1-213-324-5665
Email: kgiaconia@kruppagency.com
Website: www.KruppAgency.com
Platform Communications for ACCESS Europe
Tel: +44 (0)20 3832 3690/3691 or +44 (0) 7711 239 062
Email: access@platformcomms.com
Website: www.platformcomms.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Information
This Press Release contains certain statements which constitute forward-looking statements or information (“forward-looking statements”), including statements regarding Legible’s business. Such forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond Legible's control, including the impact of general economic conditions, industry conditions, currency fluctuations, the lack of availability of qualified personnel or management, stock market volatility and the ability to access sufficient capital from internal and external sources. Although Legible believes that the expectations in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are based on factors and assumptions concerning future events which may prove to be inaccurate. Those factors and assumptions are based upon currently available information. Such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could influence actual results or events and cause actual results or events to differ materially from those stated, anticipated or implied in the forward-looking information. As such, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking information, as no assurance can be provided as to future results, levels of activity or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are made as of the date of this document and, except as required by applicable law, Legible does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or to revise any of the included forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. The forward-looking statements contained in this document are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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