Speech Tech Blog Hibernation: An Open Letter
Dear Readers, We at Speech Technology are just putting the finishing touches on our next Print Issue–working hard to bring you the very latest in speech-related news, information and celebrity gossip. However for every positive, there is a negative: This week, due to our Herculean Print Efforts, we may not be able provide you with […]
Roll Over Beethoven: Talking FemBot Promises To Creep You Out
Last night, while sitting alone in the dark, eating stale cake, and contemplating the cruel nature of the Universe, I came across this news report by CNN’s Jeanne Moos. Basically, the story is about some guy who has built a speech-enabled, ultra-realistic robot–named Aiko–that he dresses in his mother’s used clothing. The robot, which to […]
Deck The Halls With Bows of Speechy
Ah, the Holiday Season. Truly, a time unlike any other here at Speech Tech Blog. Just yesterday, my editor broke out his vast collection of Speech-Enabled Holiday Decorations. And of course, we all got into the spirit: eating Candy Canes, drinking Hot Toddies, Mulled Wine and Rubbing Alcohol, kissing inappropriately under the Mistletoe and, of […]
Early-Mid-Week Wrap-Up: Creepy Santa, Top 10 Telephone Tricks, Speech Tech Frozen Pole Holiday Greeting Contest Update
1. Creepy Santa You may have seen the recent Speech Technology news feature about GetABBY’s new website that uses speech technology to provide a way for parents to create “personalized” voice messages/calls for their kids from none other than Santa Claus. The Site offers a variety of Santa Phone Call options, all of them equally […]
Nuance Welcomes You To Frozen Pole!
While sifting through the vast warehouse that is the Speech Tech Blog Archives, I came across a rather unusual Holiday Treat: A new marketing website from Nuance Communications. The site–www.frozenpole.com–gives visitors the opportunity to produce a strange and wonderful Holiday E-Card. First, you create and dress an animated character, selecting from a collection of stylish […]
