Talk to your computer without talking out loud

In plain words

Subvocal enables silent text input on computers by detecting subvocal speech—words thought but not spoken aloud. The software allows users to input text at conversational speed without making audible sounds, making it useful for anyone needing discreet computer control in shared spaces or quiet environments. It bridges the gap between thought and typed text, offering an alternative input method that operates silently.

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