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Greg Smith

Readsss - Listen to your X feed like an audio newsletter

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Readsss: Your AI-powered audio newsletter for X. Stay updated on your favorite people while driving or multitasking. We convert tweets to audio, delivering a daily personalized digest. Save time, stay informed, and consume content hands-free.

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Greg Smith
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Hey Product Hunt community! 👋 I'm thrilled to introduce Readsss to you today. As a solo founder and long-time content consumer, I've always struggled with staying up-to-date while on the go. That's why I created Readsss - to transform how busy professionals consume content from their favorite thought leaders on X (formerly Twitter). 🎧 Why Readsss? 1) Time-Saving: Convert scrolling time into productive listening time. 2) Stay Informed: Never miss important updates from your curated list of influencers. 3) Multitasking Friendly: Perfect for commutes, workouts, or any hands-free moment. 4) Personalized: Your favorite X accounts, your personalized audio digest. 5) Safe & Legal: No more dangerous scrolling while driving! 🚀 The Journey: Building Readsss has been an exciting ride. From idea to launch, it's been a process of learning, iterating, and pushing boundaries. I've leveraged cutting-edge AI tech (GPT-4, audio translation models) to create a seamless experience. 💡 Fun Fact: The idea for Readsss came to me during a long drive when I realized how much valuable content I was missing from my favorite X accounts! 🔮 What's Next: This is just the beginning! I'm excited to keep improving Readsss based on your feedback. Some ideas on the horizon: - Expanded content sources - Enhanced audio quality - More personalization options I'd love to hear your thoughts! What features would make Readsss indispensable for you? Try Readsss today and transform your content consumption. Let's redefine staying informed in our fast-paced world! 🌟
Joseph Abraham
@greg_smith15 Huge congratulations on the launch! Wishing you all the success in the world. What feedback have you received so far?
Kostya Bolshukhin
@greg_smith15 I like the idea Do you turn to audio posts with or without comments? Feels like some "threads" if you get only post don't make much sense, while posts with announcements got many comments without value for listeners.
Max Savonin
@greg_smith15 Hi Greg, I came across Readsss on Product Hunt and the concept instantly resonated with me! As a busy professional who relies on staying informed, the idea of converting reading time into listening time is fantastic. The ability to consume content on the go through audio summaries is a major advantage for busy schedules. The focus on safe content consumption and personalization through curated lists is commendable. I'm eager to become a power user of Readsss and provide feedback on: - How well does Readsss translate text to natural-sounding audio while maintaining information accuracy? - Does the length and comprehensiveness of the audio summaries cater to different needs (quick updates vs. in-depth insights)? As a full-stack developer who heavily relies on content consumption, here are some additional feature ideas: - The ability to integrate Readsss summaries with project management tools for easy reference. - Utilizing AI to recommend content from new sources based on user preferences and existing content consumption habits. Overall, Readsss has the potential to revolutionize how busy professionals stay informed. I'd be happy to contribute as a power user and brainstorm further feature ideas. I'm signing up for Readsss today and look forward to experiencing it firsthand. Keep up the fantastic work! Best regards, Max
Greg Smith
Maker
@max_savonin1 Hey Max! Really appreciate it. Thanks for the feedback! Hoping to incorporate some of these in the future.
Greg Smith
Maker
@kostyabolsh 100% agree. MVP needed to be posts only, but we would like to incorporate that ability to listen to Threads as well. If we can get a little proof of concept that will be the next step.
Kehui Guo
Congrats on the launch of Readsss! Very interesting idea and definitely will save my eyes when I want to look at content on X easily while commuting. However, I sometimes find listening takes longer to digest the same amount of content than skimming/browsing. Is there a way to change the speed and voice?
Greg Smith
Maker
@kehui_guo Hey Kehui! Yep we offer that standard 1x 1.25x 1.5x speeds just like a podcast and right now we only offer a few voices, but we also offer language translation too! Thanks for the comment!
Chandula Perera
Since my feed is all web3 related, guess I'll be listening to a lot of 'GM's, congrats!
Kyrylo Silin
Readsss sounds perfect for staying updated on the go. Questions: - How well does it handle tweets with multimedia content like images or videos? - Are there plans to expand beyond X (formerly Twitter) to other social media platforms? Congrats on the launch, Greg!
Greg Smith
Maker
@kyrylosilin Hey Kyrylo! It does a pretty good job analyzing images, but for now it only tells you if it was referenced to a video or not. I would love to be able to expand to Reddit and Threads, but I scratched my own itch and pain point of X first. Really appreciate it!
Anastasiia Stepko
Interesting concept, but not sure whether I would be able to listen to such a thing. This way, I find podcasts to be a better option. Just in case Readsss will be able to analyze posts in future, gather them as per topics and maybe remove noise words/sentences, it could be a good value to me.
Greg Smith
Maker
@anastasiia_stepko Hey Anastasiia, appreciate the feedback! Making curated playlists based on topic would be a great feature. Thanks!
Bon
Congrats on your launch, Greg! Readsss is a very interesting product! Is there a story behind the name "Readsss"? Why are there so many S's?🤣 Plus, the pricing seems a bit unreasonable at $100 for a lifetime subscription. Doesn't it need to cover the high API fees charged by X?
Kyle Cords
@bonvisions Wondering the same.
Greg Smith
Maker
@bonvisions Hey Bon! We are definitely examining pricing. We have been asked to add a monthly plan as well so I think we will be having a much more reasonable ~$15/month plan soon for people to try it out for a month or so. The name stemmed from the fact that the app Reads to you. Readsss was available and stood out. Thanks!
Greg Smith
Maker
@bonvisions Just dropped it down $30 today for a one time lifetime subscription in celebration for the launch!
Jayesh Gohel
Hey @greg_smith15 Readsss: Revolutionize how you stay informed. This AI-powered platform converts tweets into a personalized audio digest, perfect for multitasking or on-the-go listening. Stay updated on the latest from your favorite people, hands-free.
Greg Smith
Maker
@jpgohil93 Thanks Jayesh!
Andreas Sohns
I love the concept of Readsss! The ability to covert tweets into audio is a huge time saver, especially for busy professionals. The multitasking feature is perfect for my morning commutes and gym sessions.
Greg Smith
Maker
@andreas_sohns Hey Andreas! Really appreciate it. Thanks
Sumanpreet Kaur
It's a great tool for the busy professionals. Congratulations on the launch.
Olivier van den Hoogen
Very cool!!! @greg_smith15
Greg Smith
Maker
@oliviervandenhoogen Thanks! Appreciate it.
Kyle Cords
Such a neat idea. It definitely feels like getting AI to summarize our news for us and basically create a morning brew type breakdown of our feed and news is amazing. I think the reading of the entire date of the tweet can takeaway from it and it's also hard when it's a retweet and we don't fully have the context of what the person is commenting on. But good work!
Greg Smith
Maker
@kylefcords Really appreciate this! I definitely think being able to add more context and personalize if how someone wants it summarized for them is on the road map. Appreciate the feedback!
Greg Smith
Maker
If you register through Readsss.com today we just lowered the lifetime subscription fee to a ONE TIME $30 payment! Thanks everyone for the support so far!
Toshit Garg
Congrats on launch of Readsss.....
Greg Smith
Maker
@toshit_garg Appreciate it Toshit!
Viraj P
Congrats on the launch! It's definitely useful when trying to save time, especially when I'm on the move or commuting! I was wondering if there was a translation feature for languages.
Zaheer Khan
A service that condenses relevant tweets into an audio format could help me stay updated without having to sift through social media feeds.
Greg Smith
Maker
@zaheer_khan6 Hey Zaheer! Hoping Readsss can help simplify things rather than endlessly scrolling!
Sophia Gartner
This service could be a boon for content creators looking to stay informed about industry trends and discussions.
Greg Smith
Maker
@sophia_gartner What I'm hoping for! :) Thanks Sophia!
Sharon Workman
Hoping for compatibility with platforms I already use to enhance my overall digital experience. Can't wait to explore its integration options.
Greg Smith
Maker
@sharon_workman Hey Sharon! What platforms would you like to see this for?
Tim David
Looking forward to adjusting settings to see what works best for my information consumption habits.
Zubair Collier
It could transform how I consume social media updates by making them more accessible and convenient.
Greg Smith
Maker
@zubair_collier Thanks Zubair!
Vernon Pearson
Brilliant; so too if you editorialized the xs into a narrative format