MacPaw Partners with Respeecher

MacPaw, a macOS and iOS software developer, has partnered with Respeecher, the voice synthesis company, to provide early-stage prototype voice capabilities to Eney, MacPaw's artificial intelligence-powered 'Computerbeing' for macOS.

The partnership will integrate Respeecher's text-to-speech technology into Eney's interface, enabling Eney to respond to spoken queries with natural, human-like speech. As a result, Eney will be able to respond appropriately to various situations, including answering both shorter prompts and giving longer explanations, helping conversations feel more natural.

"When we started developing Eney, we aimed to create a true digital companion, or 'Computerbeing,' that not only helps users, but connects with them too," said Sergii Kryvoblotskyi, director of technological research and development at MacPaw, in a statement. "Integrating voice capabilities into Eney was the next step in this journey, but high-quality speech technology that replicates human speech naturally is challenging to develop. By partnering with Respeecher, a renowned pioneer in this industry, we're excited to unveil this next evolution of Eney."

"We are honored to work with MacPaw since we both share the same values of perfectionism, ethics, and human-centered technology," said Dmytro Bielievtsov, co-founder and chief technology officer of Respeecher, in a statement. "From the very beginning, our goal was to give Eney a voice that feels human and natural, yet make zero compromises on privacy. We truly hope users enjoy using Eney and that it becomes a reliable helper with their everyday tasks."