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Productivity

Best Dictation Software for Writers and Authors

Check out Rev’s comprehensive list of the best dictations software for writers and authors to find the dictation app that’s right for you.

Jake Gibbs
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May 7, 2024
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Speech to Text Technology

How to Spot Deepfake Audio: 3 Tips for Detecting AI-Generated Speech

Though AI is getting good at replicating human speech, there are a few signs for telling them apart. Here's how to spot deepfake audio.

Miguel Jette
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May 5, 2024
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Legal

What Is a Legal Transcriptionist? And Why Do You Need One?

A legal transcriptionist creates transcriptions of legal and court proceedings. Here’s a breakdown of what they do for our justice system.

Jake Gibbs
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May 5, 2024
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Transcription

Audiobook vs. Reading — Is One Really Better Than the Other?

As audiobooks gain popularity, some wonder which is the better option. Let’s look into the pros and cons of listening to and reading books.

Sarah Hollenbeck
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May 2, 2024

Open vs. Closed Captions: What's the Difference? Why Does It Matter?

Understand open captions vs. closed captions, how each supports accessibility, and which option works best for your video content.

March 4, 2026

How to Record Audio on an iPhone in Three Different Ways

Master iPhone audio recording with our complete guide. Learn to use Voice Memos, Rev's recorder app, and online tools—plus how to get your audio transcribed.

December 18, 2025

Transcript to Trial: Leveraging Deposition Technology

Discover how firms are saving 12 hours per week and per attorney by switching to deposition technology with this whitepaper from Rev. Click to download.

November 20, 2025

Building a Speech Recognition System vs. Buying or Using an API

Pros and cons of building your own speech recognition engine or system vs using a pre built service or API that converts speech to text

November 5, 2025
Matthew McConaughey Motivational Speech Transcript

Matthew McConaughey Motivational Speech Transcript

On January 7, 2016 Matthew McConaughey gave a classic motivational speech at the University of Houston. It is considered one of the best motivational speeches of all time. Read the full transcript right here.

January 7, 2016
Jim Carrey Commencement Speech Transcript 2014 at Maharishi University of Management

Jim Carrey Commencement Speech Transcript 2014 at Maharishi University of Management

Comedian Jim Carrey delivered a commencement address to the 2014 Maharishi International University of Management class. Read the full text of his May 30, 2014 commencement speech here.

May 30, 2014
Malala Yousafzai Speech at United Nations Youth Assembly 2013 Transcript

Malala Yousafzai Speech at United Nations Youth Assembly 2013 Transcript

Malala Yousafzai’s speech at the United Nations Youth Assembly on July 12, 2013. Read the full transcript of her speech remarks here.

July 12, 2013
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: We Should All Be Feminists

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: We Should All Be Feminists

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie examines the limitations of gender roles and asks us to imagine a world beyond these restrictive definitions. Read the transcript here.

April 12, 2013
Hillary Clinton LGBTQ Rights Speech Transcript UN 2011

Hillary Clinton LGBTQ Rights Speech Transcript UN 2011

Sec. of State Hillary Clinton delivered a speech on LGBTQ rights to the UN on December 6, 2011. Read the transcript of her speech remarks here.

December 6, 2011
J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech Transcript

J.K. Rowling Harvard Commencement Speech Transcript

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling gave the commencement speech at Harvard University on September 16, 2011. Read the full transcript of her speech here.

September 16, 2011

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