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2026-10-19 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-10-19

Bhashyam: dictation for the language you think in

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Editorial interest 82/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A Mac dictation app that types Hindi, Hinglish, or English into the app you’re using.

Landing page captured for the 2026-10-19 issue.
For
Mac users who dictate in Hindi, Hinglish, or English
Worth noticing
Double-tap fn for hands-free dictation lasting up to an hour; the page says the free engine runs locally.

Field notes

On the page, dictation starts by holding fn in a text field; double-tapping the key enables hands-free sessions, with a stated maximum of one hour. The site says the free engine uses Whisper on the Mac’s GPU, works offline, and discards audio after transcription; it also describes history controls and a user dictionary for names and jargon. Listed requirements are macOS 14 or later and Apple silicon, and the download is offered as a .dmg.

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