New Feature: Highlights
We shipped the Highlight feature for FluentCap, addressing a common problem: when transcribing long content like 2-hour lectures or movies, important information gets buried in thousands of words and becomes difficult to find later. Highlight allows marking key moments in real-time, even while the transcript is still streaming. How It Works During live transcription, FluentCap uses...
The science behind caption delay for language listening training
We just published a comprehensive guide on why delayed captions work for language learning, backed by Second Language Acquisition research. The core problem: When subtitles appear simultaneously with audio, your brain takes a shortcut. It reads instead of listens. Eye-tracking research shows viewers spend 68-84% of their viewing time looking at subtitles, not the video content. Your ears become...
How FluentCap Helps Me Learn Foreign Languages
Learning Languages Through Native Content According to research from the FSI (Foreign Service Institute), it takes 600 to 2,200 hours to achieve fluency in a new language. However, traditional learning methods often leave learners feeling bored and unmotivated. FluentCap offers a different approach: immersion learning - surrounding yourself with the language through content you genuinely enjoy....
Building FluentCap: Real-time captions for any desktop audio
The problem I wanted to solve: I work remotely with international teams. I found myself constantly missing context because people spoke too fast or had unfamiliar accents. Existing caption apps? Most only work inside specific apps (Zoom, Teams) or browser tabs. I couldn't use them to watch back meeting recordings, foreign films, or FaceTime calls. What I built: FluentCap captures any audio...