Orate is a new on-device text-to-speech application for macOS that allows users to convert any selected text into audio. The application runs entirely on the user's Mac, ensuring that text and audio never leave the device, and requires no account or cloud services. Orate offers features such as a listening queue, playback controls, customizable speech speed and voices, and a library for saved content, all accessible from the menu bar. It is designed to assist users with reading difficulties like dyslexia, low vision, or ADHD, as well as for general convenience when reading cannot be done visually. AI
IMPACT Provides an on-device AI-powered text-to-speech solution for Mac users, enhancing accessibility and reading efficiency.
RANK_REASON Product launch of a standalone application.
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