Listening is an AI-powered application designed to convert academic papers, documents, and other text-based materials into natural-sounding audio. It utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to generate voices that closely resemble human speech, enabling users to listen to content instead of reading it. The platform supports a wide range of input formats, including PDF files, Word documents, MOBI, EPUB, pasted text, website URLs, and scanned physical pages, accessible through mobile apps and a Chrome extension.

This tool helps users, particularly students and researchers, save time and absorb information more effectively by allowing them to listen while engaging in other activities like commuting, exercising, or household chores. Key features include adjustable playback speed (up to 3x), the ability to select specific sections for listening, and automatic skipping of citations, references, and footnotes. Additionally, Listening offers a unique one-click note-taking function that captures recently heard audio segments, enhancing study and research workflows.

Audioread is an AI-powered service designed to transform written text into high-quality audio. It allows users to convert content from various sources, including web pages, PDF documents, and emails, into a personal podcast feed. This enables listening to content on the go, during commutes, workouts, or other activities where reading might be inconvenient.

The tool utilizes advanced text-to-speech technology to generate natural and engaging narration. Users can add content easily through a browser extension, by forwarding emails, or by uploading documents directly. The converted audio is then accessible through popular podcast apps or the Audioread web application, offering features like variable playback speed and offline listening.