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AI · August 9, 2023

Recast

Turn your read-later list into bite-size audio convos w/ AI

Recast launched on August 9, 2023 with 660 votes, #14 of 4,347 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 3 years on.

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In plain words

Recast converts articles from read-later lists into short podcast-style audio conversations between AI co-hosts who explain the content in dialogue format. Users can submit any article for conversion, browse community-created recasts, or listen to existing content. The app is designed for people who want to consume articles while commuting or multitasking, reducing time spent reading on screens.

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From the sources

Recast’s AI app helps you “read” without reading. 🎧 Listen to any article as a short podcast 🎙️ Co-hosts explain in real dialogue 📲 Submit any article to convert 🌐 Or browse community recasts 🏃 Keep learning while on the go ⚡️ Save reading and screen time

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