A new technology under development by the MIT Fluid Media Lab may soon make it possible for individuals with visual impairments or with other impairments that make it difficult to interact easily with print media, to read print aloud. The “Finger Reader” is a new technology being developed for text-to-speech. It still needs some improvement, but it’s interesting to think about the possibilities this might open up. To learn more, visit:
Tag: text-to-speech
Meet Siri….
Have you ever wondered how text-to-speech voices are made? A recent post at The Assistive Technology Blog features a video from The Verge that discusses how text-to-speech videos are produced. One of the most well-known applications of text-to-speech is Apple’s Siri. In the video, you’ll meet the voice behind Siri. The video also features Nuance, the makers of Dragon Naturally Speaking.
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