Recast

Recast converts written articles into engaging audio summaries, so you can get a better grasp of what's going on while on the go. The service offers a new way to read articles, turning lengthy publications into entertaining and informative audio conversations.

Recast has a few tricks up its sleeve to help you get the most out of your content:

• Save Time: Recast turns articles into bite-sized audio, so you can get the gist without spending as much time reading.
• Cut Screen Time: Listen to articles while you're doing something else, so you're not staring at a screen as much.
• Better Retention: Hosts explain articles in conversational tones so you're more likely to remember what you heard.
• Discovery: Check out the curated list of recast articles to find new sources you might not have tried otherwise.
• Control Your Reading List: Empty your open tabs and turn newsletters into podcasts you can listen to.

The service is available as a web app and an iOS app, and a Chrome Extension to get you started. Free accounts can submit up to 5 articles per week for recasting. If you want to upgrade to recastPro, you get unlimited submissions, as well as other perks like a personal RSS feed and offline listening on iOS.

The pricing tiers are:

• Free: Unlimited listening, submit top publishers, and ad-supported.
• recastPro: $9.99/month or $99.99/year, with unlimited article submissions, ad-free listening, private RSS feed, offline listening on iOS, and more.

Recast is designed to make it easier to get what you need out of written content, with an efficient and enjoyable way to stay up to date without having to spend too much time. By using AI to generate engaging audio summaries, Recast is geared for people who want a more convenient and entertaining way to read articles. Check out their website to try it out for free or learn more about the features.

Published on June 14, 2024