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Dev tools · January 13, 2021

Waver – Messaging Through Sound

Tiny data-over-sound library. Contribute to ggerganov/ggwave development by creating an account on GitHub.

Waver – Messaging Through Sound launched on January 13, 2021 with 49 votes, #879 of 3,157 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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Waver is a messaging application that transmits text through sound waves rather than traditional data networks. Launched in 2021, it allows users to send messages by converting them into audio signals that can be received by nearby devices with speakers and microphones. The tool is designed for people who want to communicate locally without relying on internet connectivity or cellular service, making it useful in areas with limited network access or during situations where standard communication infrastructure is unavailable.

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