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- MacSpeech Dictate 1.5.7 (Mac)
- MacSpeech Dictate provides a whole new way to interact with your Mac. Instead of typing, use your voice to input text; rather than clicking your mouse, just speak commands. With MacSpeech Dictate, it's easy. Amazing Accuracy: MacSpeech Dictate will astonish you with its accuracy. You simply talk and leave the...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Internet Governance Forum goes to Egypt and hits a few snags
- Yeah, leave it to the Arab countries to defend freedom.ntAllow the UN to practice "Governance" over the Internet?I will never understand the sort of cognitive disconnect required in order to think that it's a sane idea to let the world's premier body of corruption, mostly run by the world's political...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- (Best 'worst' Google Voice transcription errors--screenshots)
- Ummmm . . . Ya think you could get those illustrations any smaller and fuzzier?I'm sure they could. Somehow. With much effort...The message from the Wife, however, is completely unreadable. I don't think they could make it worse, if they shrunk it to the size of a single pixel.Also,...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-04
- Express Scribe 5.00 (Windows)
- Express Scribe is a free transcription player featuring variable speed playback, foot pedal operation, speech recognition, file management and more. Ideal for playing dictation. Features: Variable speed playback constant pitch; Supports many professional foot pedals which connect to the game, serial or USB port to control playback; Uses 'hot' keys...
- Software downloads 2009-10-31
- Google Maps Navigation: The newest feature on Android
- Google Maps Navigator is a feature on the newest Android 2.0 devices like Motorola's new Droid. The application basically makes the GPS device you currently use in your car useless. The features Google has packed into this application are better than most anything you would find...
- Blog posts 2009-10-29
- Windows 7 killer deals commence; 7 days of PC specials, $30 OS upgrade
- That Best Buy deal ain't bad at all......stop Geek Squad at the door take the merchandise pop in the Ubuntu CD's and I'm ready to go. Thanks Win 7 for the cheap hardware.Apple should be offering deals now, tooJust to steal some thunder from the Win 7 (vista 2.0) over-hype.Fanboi...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- Computers have speed limit as unbreakable as speed of light, say physicists
- Yeah, they have been saying this same thing for years....and everytime, they find a way to make computers even faster. I don't think that they will EVER reach a limit for computer power. Not ever.FacinatingI always knew there would be a wall somewhere, but what will be needed with that...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-16
- HP TouchSmart 600
- The HP TouchSmart 600 shows how getting an early jump on unproven technology can pay off. HP was first to market with a touch-based all-in-one PC more than two years ago. Now that Windows 7 has spurred almost every major desktop vendor toward multitouch, HP has the advantage of years...
- Product reviews 2009-10-13
- "Speak your SMS, Email, Calendar" 1.4.8.2 (Mobile)
- "MyCaption Brings Excellent Voice Recognition to the BlackBerry..." -- BlackBerryNews, July 22, 2009.Best-rated, accurate Voice Recognition for your BlackBerry SMS text, email, memos, tasks, contact notes and calendar entries. Supports sync with Outlook, Google, BES, Lotus. Pay as you go. Pay once, use whenever.For smartphone users on the go, Voice...
- Software downloads 2009-09-26
- Via Songs to Russian 1.2 (Windows)
- The "Via Songs to Russian" VStoR program uses a unique method of learning Russian via songs. In general, this program is targeted for life-long memorization of Russian words and locutions. Also, you can improve greatly your skills of pronunciation and recognition in Russian. The program was successfully tested and used...
- Software downloads 2009-09-01
- The First Amendment rights of anonymous defamers
- Actually, this is a 6th amendment issue.Namely, the right to face your accuser in a court of law. The anonymity was stripped because the woman intended to file criminal charges.Huh?The blogger was intending to sue the celebrity?The difference between free speech and defamationWhy do people think they can say ANYTHING...
- Discussion threads 2009-08-20
- Speereo Voice Launcher for S60V3-5 (Mobile)
- Speereo Voice Launcher enables users to start dozens of applications, bookmarks and documents with the press of 1 button and a voice command. You don''t even need to close the current application and go back to the Today screen! The operation is truly intuitive once you set up the program...
- Software downloads 2009-08-17
- Three things the Apple tablet needs to be successful
- Three things the Apple tablet needs to be successfulAn Apple tablet wll not need any of those thingsto be successful.People will buy it regardless, knowing that the third generation tablet will receive those feature, at which point they will purchase the new one when it ships.RE: Three things the Apple...
- Discussion threads 2009-07-27
- MacSpeech Dictate Legal 1.5 (Mac)
- MacSpeech Dictate Legal provides a whole new way to interact with your Mac. Instead of typing, use your voice to input text; rather than clicking your mouse, just speak commands. With MacSpeech Dictate Legal, it's easy. Plus, MacSpeech Dictate Legal supports and fully understands over 30,000 legal words and terms....
- Software downloads 2009-07-18
- 2009 BMW 750Li
- Photo gallery:2009 BMW 750LiAmong mass market automakers, very few brands offer flagship sedans designed to be the epitome of luxury and performance. Lexus has its LS, Mercedes-Benz its S-class, and BMW the 7-series. The latest incarnation of the latter is the all-new 2009 BMW 750Li. Signifying a major update, this...
- Product reviews 2009-07-10
- Jasper Voice Recognition 1.0.1 (Windows)
- Jasper is a simple yet elegant voice recognition application that allows a user to launch Web pages, programs, and execute commands using speech. It also has special commands including basic volume controls, minimizing all windows, and locking windows. It has an intuitive interface that allows the user to easily add,...
- Software downloads 2009-07-02
- BlueAnt S1
- BlueAnt has quietly made a name for itself as a maker of quality Bluetooth products, especially ones with voice control. The BlueAnt V1 was the first headset with a voice control interface, and the BlueAnt Q1 carried over that feature. One of its most popular products, the Supertooth 3 speakerphone,...
- Product reviews 2009-07-01
- Voice-powered business search for Canada (Mobile)
- Next time you're looking for a business anywhere in Canada, use your voice! This handy app makes searching for nearby businesses so easy! Just say 'pizza in Richmond' and the app will understand you, and give you exactly what you asked for! Even if you don't know where you are,...
- Software downloads 2009-06-26
- IM+ All-in-One-Messenger for BlackBerry 8.3.1 (Mobile)
- Chat across AIM/iChat, MSN/Windows Live, Yahoo, ICQ, Jabber, Google Talk, MySpace, Skype and Facebook messengers from your BlackBerry regardless of location and mobile operator. Twitter functionality: View friends timeline, favorites, direct messages and replies. Post pictures and voice messages to your timeline. Enjoy unique speech recognition option, which is now...
- Software downloads 2009-06-10
- Speereo Voice Launcher (Mobile)
- Speereo Voice Launcher enables users to start dozens of applications, bookmarks and documents with the press of 1 button and a voice command. You don''t even need to close the current application and go back to the Today screen! The operation is truly intuitive once you set up the program...
- Software downloads 2009-05-20
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