Voice Integration on Blio Platform enabled through Nuance Vocalizer software
New Blio Software Enhances eReader Experience with Nuance's Text-to-Speech Technology
Blio, a popular eBook reader platform, has announced new voice and text-to-speech functions that aim to revolutionise the way people interact with digital media. The new features, which are compatible with various gadgets including smartphones, PCs, Tablets, and Slate PCs, utilise Nuance Vocalizer's advanced text-to-speech technology.
Nuance Vocalizer supports over 30 languages and offers two voices, "Samantha" and "Tom". This expansion is expected to offer a unique eReader experience, with the potential to significantly enhance Blio's offerings.
Michael Thompson, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Nuance Mobile, stated that the combination of Blio's eBooks and Nuance's speech technology offers a compelling eReader experience. Ray Kurzweil, voice-recognition inventor and founder of K-NFB, echoed this sentiment, stating that the new features enhance the eReader experience by bringing words and characters to life.
The new software also allows developers to create a new generation of audio books with different voices. This means that users can have books read aloud without the need for large-sized audio books. The availability of Nuance's robust text-to-speech capabilities allows for speech-enabling eReader content on Blio.
Differentiation and customization are critical in the current market, according to Michael Thompson. The new Blio features aim to maintain the integrity of printed media while offering a visually-compelling and enjoyable experience for book and magazine aficionados.
No specific price or release date has been announced for the new software or the expansion of Nuance's text-to-speech technology on Blio. However, licensed developer copies of popular text-to-speech software suites often cost hundreds of dollars, suggesting that the new Blio software may be expensive.
Blio customers, manufacturers, and developers can now provide the convenience of listening to books, magazines, and more. The combination of Blio's colour-filled, 3D eBooks and Nuance's lifelike speech technology aims to change the way people interact with media. The announcement demonstrates the convergence of eReader and speech technology advancements.
No additional information about the author, Michael Kozlowski, is provided in this paragraph. However, it is clear that the new Blio features are set to redefine the eReader experience, offering a unique and immersive way to enjoy digital books and magazines.
