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Platform-Independent Real-Time Speech Technology

Odin's Raven writes "Opera Software's R-and-D department today announced the discovery of a new technology dubbed 'Opera SoundWave' - a platform-independent speech solution for short- and medium-range interpersonal communication. Based on open standards, Opera's patent-pending P2P speech technology uses analogue signals carried through open air, enabling users to communicate in real- time without the use of computers or mobile phones. Details (including link to tech preview) are available in their press release. I wonder how long it will be before a FOSS implementation of this technology emerges?"

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  1. Enough already by int19h · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Let's call it a day.

  2. Re:April Fool's... by nomadic · · Score: 3, Insightful

    It's not a joke. Jokes are supposed to be funny.