Tony Meredith3d ago
Quietly exciting news from Estonia. Today they held a national dictation exercise (radio/video) with a 30 minute cut-off.
8,451 entries. Only 71 were flawless, even with permitted alternative spellings!
#Estonia #dictation #8451 #languages
https://news.err.ee/1609966868/thousands-in-estonia-and-abroad-tune-in-for-live-e-dictation-contest
Thousands in Estonia and abroad tune in for live e-dictation contest

March 14 is Native Language Day in Estonia, and thousands tuned in Friday for Vikerraadio's 19th live e-dictation contest, putting their writing skills to the test.

Eesti Rahvusringhääling | ERR
Show threadtechsimplifiedMar 6
@kaveinthran The action button integration is clever! For desktop users though, the pricing barrier can be tough — especially in accessibility contexts where it's not a luxury, it's a necessity. Some browser-based alternatives do voice-to-action at a fraction of the cost. The accessibility community deserves affordable voice tools, not premium pricing for basic needs. #accessibility #VoiceAI #dictation
Show threadtechsimplifiedMar 6
@mindlude Wispr Flow expanding is interesting but at $15/month it adds up fast. The dictation space is getting crowded — the real differentiator now isn't just speech-to-text, it's what happens AFTER the text. Voice-to-action (executing commands, not just typing) is the next frontier. Curious what you think the killer feature is for dictation in 2026? #dictation #VoiceAI
Show threadtechsimplifiedMar 6
@bnjbvr Privacy-preserving STT is so underrated. Most tools ship everything to the cloud and people don't even realise. If you're exploring this space, worth checking out browser-based voice tools that process locally too — some Chrome extensions now do voice-to-action (not just dictation) entirely in-browser. The privacy-first approach is definitely the future. #dictation #privacy #speechtotext
Benjamin Bouvier 🥐Mar 3

Handy: privacy-preserving open-source speech-to-text.

https://bouvier.cc/tech/handy

I've recently discovered #Handy, a small #speechtotext (#dictation) application, that is open source and can use only local AI models on Linux, preserving the privacy of what I'm saying out loud by not sending it to some cloud servers. I found it handy (lol), so I figured that I could share some hardships that I've run into while setting it up on #ArchLinux #GNOME #wayland.

Thanks to @Jolivier for the discovery!

Handy: privacy-preserving open-source speech-to-text

I’ve recently discovered Handy, a small speech-to-text (dictation) application, that is open source and can use only local AI models on Linux, preserving the privacy of what I’m…

@bnjbvr
Mind LudeFeb 23

Another day, another AI app conquering new territory! Wispr Flow's AI-powered dictation is now live on Android, after its grand tour on Mac, Windows, and iOS. Are we ready to delegate all our typing to the machines, or is there still a charm to the keyboard?

https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/23/wispr-flow-lauch-an-android-app-for-ai-powered-dictation/

#AI #Android #TechNews #Dictation #Software

Show threadKaveinthran (no longer here)Feb 21
One cool thing that I love is that you can add the Wispr Flow dictate function to your action button on your iPhone. You can hold and release to speak and hold and release again to stop dictation. Quite intuitive.
can Sign up with my link and get a free month of Pro: https://wisprflow.ai/r/KAVEINTHRA1 (2/2)
#accessibility #Blind #whisper #apple #Dictation #Disability #a11y ##ai
sayzardFeb 17

Emanuele Di Pietro (@emanueledpt)

사용자가 WisprFlow를 통해 4개의 AI 앱을 동시에 열어 음성(음성-텍스트)으로 여러 앱에 바로 지시(dictate)하고 있다는 경험담입니다. 또한 Codex 관련 유료 요금제 부족을 이유로 $20 플랜을 추가 구매했다는 불만(중간 요금제 부재)을 함께 표현하고 있습니다.

https://x.com/emanueledpt/status/2023526931887448069

#wisprflow #codex #aiapps #dictation

Emanuele Di Pietro (@emanueledpt) on X

I’m going insane I have 4 AI apps open And I’m dictating through all of them with @WisprFlow God it’s a fucking game changer Then I decided to buy a new $20 plan for codex because one it’s not enough and they don’t have an intermediate plan (@thsottiaux fix this please)

X (formerly Twitter)
techsimplifiedFeb 15

Dragon NaturallySpeaking users — full 2026 migration guide is live.

What you need to know:
• Dragon costs £699. Alternatives exist for free.
• Local processing = your voice data stays on YOUR device
• 140 languages, works on any website

Full guide: https://telegra.ph/Dragon-NaturallySpeaking-Users-Here-Is-Your-2026-Migration-Guide-02-15

#DragonNaturallySpeaking #VoiceAI #Accessibility #Dictation

Dragon NaturallySpeaking Users: Here Is Your 2026 Migration Guide

If you have been using Dragon NaturallySpeaking, you already know the writing is on the wall. Nuance got absorbed into Microsoft, updates have slowed, and the £699 price tag keeps climbing. Here is your complete migration guide. What Dragon Users Actually Need After speaking with dozens of Dragon users on Mastodon, the requirements are clear: high accuracy across accents, local processing (no cloud), works with existing apps, and affordable. Dragon delivered on the first three but failed on price and future…

Telegraph
techsimplifiedFeb 12

🎙️ Dragon NaturallySpeaking was discontinued. If you're looking for an alternative that actually works in 2026:

✅ Works on ANY website (Gmail, LinkedIn, Outlook, Twitter)
✅ 140+ languages, 99.5% accuracy
✅ Replies in YOUR tone, not generic AI
✅ Chrome extension — installs in seconds
✅ £40 one-time vs Dragon's £699

Meet Genie 007 → https://genie007.co.uk

#DragonAlternative #VoiceAI #Dictation #Accessibility #RSI #Productivity

Genie007: World First AI Voice Assistant

Don't dictate words. Just share your thoughts. Genie007 delivers what you MEAN, not what you say.

Genie007