Best Open-Source TTS Models for Self-Hosting in 2026
The best open-source text-to-speech models in 2026 - covering Kokoro, Chatterbox, Fish Speech, Dia, Voxtral, and Piper with real hardware requirements and licensing details.
Articles Tagged "Voice AI"
Thinking Machines Builds AI That Listens While Talking
Mira Murati's startup unveils TML-Interaction-Small, a 276B MoE model that hits 0.40-second response latency by listening and generating speech at the same time.
Vapi Raises $50M After Amazon Ring Picks It Over 40 Rivals
Vapi closes a $50M Series B at $500M valuation after Amazon Ring routed 100% of its inbound calls through the platform, chosen over 40 competing voice AI vendors.
GPT-Realtime-2
OpenAI's second-generation real-time audio model with GPT-5-class reasoning, 128K context, five reasoning levels, and parallel tool calling - now generally available in the Realtime API.
OpenAI's Realtime API Goes GA with Three New Models
OpenAI's Realtime API exits beta with GPT-Realtime-2, Translate, and Whisper - three specialized voice models splitting reasoning, translation, and transcription into distinct endpoints.
Apple Opens iOS 27 to Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT
Apple's iOS 27 'Extensions' feature lets users swap Claude, Gemini, or ChatGPT into Siri, Writing Tools, and Image Playground - the first time rival AI models can power Apple Intelligence natively.
OpenAI Rebuilt Its Voice AI Stack for 900M Users
OpenAI published how they rearchitected their WebRTC stack to serve 900M weekly voice users on Kubernetes using a split relay and transceiver model.
Gemini in 4M Cars - GM Bets the Dashboard on Google
Gemini arrives in 4 million GM vehicles and 16 Volvo models via OTA update as GM phases out Apple CarPlay by 2028. The in-car AI platform war is now a real fight.
Best AI Podcast Creation Tools 2026
A hands-on comparison of the top AI podcast creation tools in 2026 - covering recording, editing, voice cloning, and publishing for every budget.
Best AI Language Learning Tools in 2026
Six AI language learning tools tested and compared by price, language coverage, speaking practice quality, and who each one actually suits.
Best AI Audio Editing Tools in 2026
A hands-on comparison of the top AI audio editing tools in 2026, covering noise removal, stem separation, mastering, and podcast production.
Best AI Phone Call Agents in 2026 - 5 Platforms
Hands-on comparison of Bland AI, Retell AI, Air AI, Vapi.ai, and Cal.com AI - five platforms for automated phone calls with verified pricing, latency numbers, and honest shortcomings.
