Late to Research Methodology exam but somehow survived. 😅
No time for PDF notes before rushing out. EchoDoc clutch: converted my methodology slides (sampling methods, validity types, research designs) to audio last night.
Listened at 1.5x in the trotro to hall – paradigms, ethics, lit reviews all clicked
Walked in calm, answered from memory.
Built this for exactly these Nigerian exam chaos moments.
There is something satisfying about hearing a formal document read in a proper Nigerian accent. 🇳🇬
None of that robotic stuff.
If you haven't tried the Yoruba or Hausa voice options on EchoDoc yet, you are missing the vibe. It hits different.
Try it here: https://t.co/NTPR0NFXII
Seeing a lot of new faces here! 👋 Since the circle is growing, a proper introduction is due.
I'm Muhammad, a software developer based in Lagos, Nigeria. 🇳🇬
Currently, I’m pouring my energy into building EchoDoc—a tool designed to solve a problem we all face: Information Overload.
The Backstory:
Living in Lagos, we spend a ridiculous amount of time in traffic. 🚌 I used to try reading PDFs, documentation, and reports on my phone during my commute, but between the motion sickness and the tiny text, it was a nightmare. I realized I didn't need to read... I needed to listen.
So, I’m building EchoDoc.
It’s a web app that instantly converts your PDFs and DOCX files into clear, digestible audio.
But here is the twist: 🌪️
I didn't want it to sound like a generic robot. I wanted it to sound like home. That’s why I’m integrating AI voices (via YarnGPT) that speak with authentic Nigerian accents and support local languages like Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo.
Current Status:
I’m currently in the "polishing" phase. 🛠️ I want the experience to be buttery smooth before I hand it over to you guys. I’m tweaking the voice latency and mobile responsiveness as we speak.
#BuildInPublic #Intro #WebDev #TechInNigeria #EchoDoc
English is cool. But have you heard your documents read in Yoruba? Or Hausa? Or Igbo? 🇳🇬
@echodoc isn't just a text-to-speech tool. It's our text-to-speech tool.
Imagine this:
You have a 40-page handout for school.
Instead of pulling an all-nighter staring at a screen, you upload it to @echodoc.
You put on your headphones. You do your chores. You sit in traffic.
And you absorb the entire document effortlessly. 🎧🧠
Be unapologetic about your faith. Stay strong, and never allow other people’s actions to define what you believe in or what you stand for— whatever a terrorist does in the name of a religion does not represent you.
❤️
I came across this post just now and it made me really sad.
This little girl SWALLOWED A PIN and she is NO MORE...
Imagine! Something as 'flimsy' as a pin!