Show HN: Dicta.to – Local voice dictation for Mac with on-device AI (dicta.to)

Dicta.to has launched a new voice dictation tool for Mac users, enabling private and instant voice-to-text capability across any macOS application. Unlike Apple's built-in dictation, which limits users to 60 seconds of speech and processes audio on remote servers, Dicta.to offers unlimited dictation time with real-time transcription thanks to its 100% on-device processing. Utilizing Apple Silicon's Neural Engine, users can dictate at the speed of speech—up to 150 words per minute—with an impressive latency of just 80 milliseconds. This tool is significant for the AI/ML community as it emphasizes privacy and performance, targeting professionals in sensitive fields like law and healthcare who require confidentiality when documenting notes. Dicta.to's architecture supports three distinct transcription engines, each tailored for different languages and accuracy needs, and operates entirely offline, mitigating concerns over data security. Priced at a one-time fee of $9.99 with no subscription model, Dicta.to represents a practical solution for enhancing productivity while leveraging cutting-edge AI technology.