The Best Speech Recognition API in 2025: A Head-to-Head Comparison

Feb 6, 2025

Speech-to-text technology has improved dramatically in recent years, but with so many options available, which API delivers the best accuracy? In this benchmark, I test and compare the major speech recognition APIs, including cloud-based services from AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, two startups specializing in ASR: Assembly AI and Deepgram, the open-source OpenAI Whisper model, and Google Gemini, a large language model that can process speech input.

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Update: Multi-Document Editing and Syncing

Dec 15, 2024

One long-awaited feature we're excited to roll out is multi-document editing! Voice Writer now allows you to work on unlimited documents at the same time. If you have notes for different projects or just want to keep your ideas organized, you can now use different documents and keep your writing style separate depending on the project.

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The Architecture of Chrome Extension Permissions: A Deep Dive

Sep 21, 2024

Chrome extensions are incredibly popular tools that enhance your browser's functionality. You probably have a bunch of them installed - these extensions can do things like store passwords, manage tabs, change words on a webpage as you type, block ads, and more and go beyond what the usual website security model allows. Given how much sensitive and personal data your browser stores (browsing history, passwords, and banking credentials, etc) how does a browser ensure the security of extensions? That’s what this post will cover: The Chrome Extension Permission System.

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Update: A distraction-free AI writing experience

May 5, 2024

Voice Writer has a fresh new look! Taking inspiration from modern text editor designs and user feedback, we’ve redesigned our interface to create a minimalist and distraction-free experience. Here's what it looks like now:

New Editor Design
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Introducing Voice Writer: AI-powered dictation and grammar correction

Mar 22, 2024

Writing is hard. Sometimes, you have the perfect idea in your head, but getting it into words can feel like an uphill battle. That’s writer’s block—it takes time and effort to transform messy thoughts into polished, coherent writing. And all the time spent fixing grammar and formatting, and the whole process feels like a chore.

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