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ListenToMe is a cross-platform speech-to-text utility created by independent developer Jan Kulhánek that targets users who need rapid, hands-free transcription on Linux and Windows workstations. By integrating the cloud-based Google Speech-to-Text engine, the program delivers near-real-time conversion of live microphone input or audio files into editable text, making it relevant for the productivity/assistive-technology category. Version 1.4 refines the original release with smarter punctuation inference and full bilingual recognition for Czech and English, allowing seamless switching between technical documentation in English and regional correspondence in Czech without manual language selection. Typical use cases include journalists dictating field notes, programmers adding comments while coding, students capturing lecture content, and accessibility users who prefer voice over keyboard. Because the lightweight client streams audio to Google’s service, local CPU load remains minimal, enabling responsive operation even on modest hardware. The developer has issued two public builds to date, incrementally improving latency and diacritic handling for Czech speakers. Installation packages for both Debian-based distributions and modern Windows desktops are signed and updated in step with engine changes, ensuring that punctuation models and language packs stay current. ListenToMe is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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