Stephen Hawking is probably the first name that comes to mind when text to speech (TTS) voice assistive technology is mentioned. Hawking was diagnosed with a motor neuron disease known as amyotrophic ...

Researchers study the importance of enunciation when using speech-to-text software in medical situations. Speech-to-text programs are becoming more popular for everyday tasks like hands-free dictation ...

For K–12 students who can’t use hand- or voice-activated assistive tech, the tongue-operated MouthPad could be revolutionary. A new tongue-operated device could mean K–12 students with disabilities ...

When Matthew Sherwood goes shopping for clothes, he needs help to ensure that what he’s picking up is the color or style he’s looking for. Sherwood has been blind for more than 15 years; he has a ...

Apple previewed a suite of new features today to improve cognitive, vision and speech accessibility. These tools are slated to arrive on the iPhone, iPad and Mac later this year. An established leader ...

Typing isn't easy or even possible for everyone, which is why many prefer to simply talk. Speech-to-text software, also sometimes called dictation software, can help ...

OpenAI has introduced a series of AI audio models, fundamentally redefining how voice-based AI can be integrated into modern applications wit&h ChatGPT. These advancements include state-of-the-art ...

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc said on Thursday it acquired text-to-speech technology company Ivona Software, a sign that the world's largest Internet retailer may be looking to develop more ...

Kindle update 5.18.4.01 reintroduces Assistive Reader with synced text-to-speech. The update is currently available for 11th and 12th-gen Kindles, Kindle Colorsoft, and Kindle Scribe. Recent updates ...

Rep. Jennifer Wexton is being hailed as an inspiration after advocating for her bill on the House floor this week, even as she battles a rare brain disorder that has limited her ability to speak. The ...