voice AI Archives

Winsage

March 31, 2026

Speechify Launches with On-Device Voice AI for 1B+ Windows Users Worldwide

Speechify has launched a Windows application featuring real-time text-to-speech and speech-to-text functionality, allowing for both cloud-based and on-device processing. On-device processing ensures user voice data remains secure on the machine. The application utilizes the Windows ML stack and platform APIs to operate across x64 and Arm64 architectures, leveraging Qualcomm’s Snapdragon technology for enhanced performance. The ONNX Runtime's QNN execution provider facilitates real-time transcription on Snapdragon laptops, enabling a split encoder-decoder architecture that optimizes processing. The application includes features like system-wide shortcuts, auto-pasting of transcribed text, OCR functionality, and secure data handling through Windows DPAPI. The Speechify Windows application is available for x64 and Arm64 devices via the Microsoft Store.

Winsage

February 12, 2025

Windows 11’s Microsoft Copilot now auto runs in the background, but it’s still web crap

The Copilot app for Windows 11 now has an auto-start feature that launches it in the background upon desktop boot-up, available in version 1.25014.121.0. This allows users to access the app immediately after login without manual initiation. The updated settings menu includes options for quick view, accessing settings, and a removal of the “pin to taskbar” option. The app also introduced the “Think Deeper” feature, utilizing the o1 Strawberry reasoning model from OpenAI, which produces more complex responses at the cost of longer processing times. Additionally, Copilot Voice AI now supports multiple languages, including German, Spanish, Hindi, and French. However, the app has been criticized for its high RAM consumption, reportedly using between 600 to 800 MB, with spikes up to 1.5 GB, leading to a less favorable user experience compared to ChatGPT on MacOS.

AppWizard

September 18, 2024

Google Makes Gemini Live AI Chatbot Available to All Android Users | PYMNTS.com

Google has launched Gemini Live, a voice AI chatbot available for free to all Android users. Initially introduced during the Pixel 9 launch in August, it was first accessible only to Gemini Advanced subscribers. Now, it can be used by anyone with the Gemini app or its overlay on Android devices. OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode, demonstrated in May, has had limited availability due to computational constraints. Gemini Live allows users to engage in natural conversations, pause discussions, and continue dialogues while their phones are locked. Google plans to integrate Gemini with various applications, including Keep, Tasks, Utilities, Calendar, and YouTube Music. The integration enables users to access the AI assistant at any time and interact with applications like Gmail and Google Messages. Google has also expanded Gemini AI's reach in India, focusing on multilingual capabilities for cross-border eCommerce. Tim Peters from Enghouse Systems noted the potential of multilingual AI chatbots for small and midsize businesses to facilitate global customer connections through real-time translations.