ElevenLabs2026-09-28 14:05:06ElevenLabs rolls out voice model v4 with support for 90 languages and 10-second voice cloningElevenLabs has released version 4 of its voice model, according to a Techub News brief citing TechCrunch. The company said the update gives users finer control over vocal expression and expands language coverage to 90 languages. It also said the v4 model can clone a voice from just 10 seconds of audio and produce speech with emotional and tonal variation. ElevenLabs described the update as an effort to improve both the ease and quality of multilingual content creation. The announcement centers on model capabilities disclosed by the company, including more natural speech output and broader multilingual support. No additional rollout details, pricing information, or benchmark data were provided in the source brief.750
DeepSeek2026-09-12 01:27:01DeepSeek Rolls Out Limited Test of AI Voice Conversations With Four Voice OptionsDeepSeek is running a limited test of an AI voice conversation feature, according to a brief update from Beating AI cited by BlockBeats. Users included in the test can see a small speaker icon in the upper-right corner of the app, indicating access to the feature. The app’s settings page also shows a "reading voice" option, where users can choose from four different voice styles. No broader release timeline or additional product details were disclosed in the brief.1090
Google2026-09-03 16:10:53Google rolls out AI voice features for Gmail, Docs, and KeepGoogle has introduced AI voice features across Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Keep, adding voice-command support to a set of widely used productivity apps. According to the source summary cited by Techub News and attributed to Crypto Briefing, the move is meant to reshape how users interact with these services while improving efficiency in day-to-day use. The new integration lets users operate the apps through spoken commands, extending Google’s AI assistant capabilities into core workflow tools. At the same time, the report says the rollout has raised concerns tied to privacy and accessibility. Those issues sit alongside Google’s broader push to bring more AI-driven interactions into its product suite. No further implementation details, launch scope, or regional availability were disclosed in the provided source material.630
Fish Audio2026-08-02 14:38:55Fish Audio raises $52 million in seed round led by Coreline Ventures and Capital TodayAI voice generation startup Fish Audio has closed a $52 million seed round, with Coreline Ventures and Capital Today leading the financing. Other participating investors included 359 Capital, Parable and Play Time. The company was founded by former Nvidia researcher Shijia Liao. According to TechCrunch, Liao started the project after finding existing AI synthetic voice products lacking in expressiveness, then trained the first voice generation model on a single GPU and open-sourced it. Over the past year, Fish Audio has released five models in total, including four voice generation models and one speech-to-text model. The funding marks a new capital milestone for the startup as it continues to build out its product lineup in AI voice technology.2100
Fish Audio2026-07-28 14:08:40Fish Audio raises $50 million in seed round as ARR reaches $21 millionFish Audio, an AI voice startup, said Tuesday that it has closed a $50 million seed round, according to a report by TechCrunch cited by BlockBeats on July 28. The round was led by Coreline Ventures and Capital Today, with participation from 359 Capital, Parable, Play Time, Alphalist Partners, Bayhouse Ventures, Carya Venture Partners, and HF0. The company began as a small project started by former Nvidia researcher Shijia Liao, who trained an open-source voice generation model on a single GPU after becoming dissatisfied with the lack of expressive synthetic voice technology on the market. Fish Audio said its Fish Speech code repository has now received more than 31,000 GitHub stars and is widely used by independent developers, game designers, and content creators. Over the past year, the startup has launched five models, including four voice generation models and one speech-to-text model. Three of the voice generation models have been open-sourced, while its latest S2.1 Pro model is available only through a paid API. Since launching last year, the company said its open-source and hosted models have attracted more than 8 million users, with annual recurring revenue reaching $21 million.2220
ElevenLabs2026-07-23 13:40:14ElevenLabs Hits $500M ARR in 4 Months, BlackRock-Led Series D Fuels IPO PathAI voice startup ElevenLabs grew ARR from $350M to $500M in four months. Series D attracts BlackRock, Wellington, D.E. Shaw, Schroders at $11B valuation. Hollywood stars join investor list.630
Google2026-07-22 22:55:14Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS With Audio Tags and Support for 70+ LanguagesGoogle has introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS with Audio Tags, giving developers natural-language control over pacing, tone, and accent. The model supports more than 70 languages and is now available across Gemini API, Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Google Vids.630