Now you can listen to Web pages. That’s right. Google has added a feature today which will let everyone using Google Go’s browser listen to Web pages out loud.
Google Go was launched last year as a lighter browser for those with poor Internet connections. Powered by Natural Language Processing (NLP) & speech synthesis Artificial Intelligence (AI), this technology can read aloud billions of Web pages in 28 languages smoothly, & in a natural sounding voice, even on 2G connections, said Google in a blog post. It also uses minimal cellular data. This technology relies on AI to determine which parts of a page to read, & which to leave out, so you only listen to what is important.
Using this technology, consuming long-form text becomes as easy as watching TV or listening to the radio. It’s also helpful for multitasking, like following a recipe while cooking a meal, listening to articles while exercising, or catching up on news on your commute, said the post.
People using Google Go come from many different backgrounds, & some might want extra tools to help read and pronounce new words—for example those with visual or reading impairments, people studying a foreign language, or those less comfortable reading long text. Today’s update makes it easier for anyone to access the richness of the web. For those learning new languages, each word is highlighted as it is read, allowing you to follow along and helping accelerate your learning.
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