Internet Explorer Is Talking...

ReadPlease Corporation releases ReadingBar for Internet Explorer with AT&T Voice Technology - now you can have web pages read to you aloud.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Internet Explorer Is Talking...
ReadPlease Corporation releases ReadingBar for Internet Explorer with
AT&T Voice Technology - now you can have web pages read to you aloud.

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http://readingbar.com/press/prrb.htm
      
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada (PRWEB) July 10, 2003 -- The ReadPlease Corporation announces the release of their new text-to-speech software -- ReadingBar for Internet Explorer. Internet users can now have any web page read to them in a natural sounding voice. ReadingBar is the latest member of the award-winning ReadPlease software family, and has been created as a result of a licensing agreement with AT&T.

"This is a real advancement in speech technology and built for the Internet. Our software invention gives Internet users a whole new experience," says Rob McCormack, President of ReadPlease Corporation.

ReadingBar (a toolbar for Internet Explorer) allows users to do much more than they were able to before: have web pages read aloud, create MP3 sound files, magnify web pages, make text-only versions of any web page, dictionary look-up, and even translate web pages to and from other languages.

ReadingBar is not limited to reading and recording web pages - it is just as good at reading and recording text you see on your screen from any application. ReadingBar is often used to proofread documents and even to learn other languages.

ReadingBar may fundamentally change the way people access the Internet as this software now makes it easier to access and understand.

When ordered with the AT&T Natural Voices speech engine, ReadingBar boasts the most realistic, human-sounding synthetic speech available on the market today. Supported languages include US English, UK English, Spanish, German, and French. Translation of ReadingBar's documentation and interface will be completed in July. Listen to samples of the Natural Voices at: http://www.readplease.com/

Many people find there is just too much on-screen reading. ReadingBar can help alleviate this problem at home, on the road, or in the office. ReadingBar users report far less eyestrain and muscle strain. They can just sit back and relax while text is read to them.

ReadingBar is also useful for people with vision or reading problems, who will find the clarity and infinite patience of text-to-speech software is a godsend. ReadingBar can also serve as a speech substitute for people unable to talk due to a disability.

"The response to ReadingBar has been extremely positive - users really enjoy this new experience on the Net," says Linda Petteplace, Director of International Sales.

ReadingBar for Internet Explorer starts at $69.95 US and $30.00 US extra when ordered with AT&T Natural Voices on CD ROM. You can download ReadingBar for free (30 day evaluation) at: http://readplease.com

About ReadPlease Corporation

ReadPlease Corporation (http://readplease.com) is a privately held Canadian company located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. They specialize in screen-reading software (text-to-speech). ReadPlease 2003 is the world's most popular text-to-speech software - with more than a million users. Corporate offices are located in the Northwestern Ontario Technology Centre - http://www.notc.on.ca.

For more information, contact:
Rob McCormack, P. Eng., President
ReadPlease Corporation
121 Cherry Ridge Road
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
P7G 1A7

Email: mediarelations@readplease.com

Toll free: (877) 768-6720
Outside Canada and US: (807) 474-7702
Fax: (807) 768-1285

Website: http://www.readplease.com
Contact: http://www.readplease.com/rpcontact.php

About AT&T
AT&T (http://www.att.com/) is among the world's premier voice, video and data communications companies, serving consumers, businesses and government. Backed by the research and development capabilities of AT&T Labs, the company runs the largest, most sophisticated communications network and is the largest cable operator in the U.S. The company is a leading supplier of data, Internet and managed services for the public and private sectors, and offers outsourcing, consulting and networking-integration to large businesses and government. Serving nearly 60 million consumers, AT&T is a market leader in consumer communications services and operates AT&T WorldNet® Service, a leading Internet access service that has garnered several awards for outstanding performance and customer service.

AT&T 'Safe Harbor'
The foregoing are "forward-looking statements" which are based on management's beliefs as well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events made by and information currently available to management. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside AT&T's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. For a more detailed description of the factors that could cause such a difference, please see AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This information is presented solely to provide additional information to further understand the results of AT&T.

Internet Explorer is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other Countries. AT&T and Natural Voices are registered trademarks of AT&T Corp.

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