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Accoona Corp., the artificial intelligence-based on-line search engine
and Acapela group, the leading European speech group, launch today the
first information-seeking technology using speech. The Accoona Search
Bar is the first application of it's kind directly liked to an Internet
search engine. 

This application allows internet users to:


*	Unwind: Let the eyes have a rest for a while
	
*	Save time: Be able to do something else while an article is read
outloud
	
*	Speak another language: Improve language abilities by listening
to foreign news, at all ages
	
*	Learn: A fun interface that gives children the urge to listen
and learn
	
*	Have easier access to information: For those who are visually
impaired 

Accoona Talking Search Bar is installed in no time. In a few clicks,
the vocal function appears in Accoona's search engine toolbar. All you
need to do then is highlight the text you want to hear and click on the
TTS (Text To Speech) icon: a piece of cake! 

Available in English, Accoona plans to extend the vocalisation to
multiple languages during the year, in compliance with their development
plans. A free 60-day trial of the Accoona Talking Search Bar can be
installed by visiting www.accoona.com.

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