TAYL - Let me read that for you

Listen to any website using Podcasts, now or later.
What is TAYL - Let me read that for you?
TAYL - Let me read that for you is an innovative Chrome extension designed to convert web content into podcasts in multiple languages. With its ability to normalise web layouts for optimised reading and a platform to send articles to be listened to later, TAYL offers a refreshing approach to absorbing internet content. Customise your web reading experience with TAYL today.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 2.81 (16)
Version: 2.1.1 (Last updated: 2019-04-06)
Creation date: 2019-04-05
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • https://*.googleapis.com/*
  • https://x--dev.tayl.app/*
  • https://x.tayl.app/*
Size: 325.63K

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Extension summary

(T)alk A(t) Y(ou) L(ater), pronounced "tale", is the service that gives your Internet content a voice.

This extension packs an easy way for you to send articles to your Podcast for later listening, while also normalising web pages into a layout optimised for reading.

Send TAYL anything you want read. Listen in the TAYL app, or by using Podcasts.

This extension can be used for free. Premium features can be unlocked with an account at https://my.tayl.app

TAYL speaks and support multiple languages and dialects: US English, UK English, AU English, German, FR French, CA French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, PT Portuguese, BR Portuguese, Swedish, Polish, Ukrainian and Turkish.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Promising tool for accessibility, especially for those with disabilities.
  • Minimalist-style conversion for easier reading.
Cons
  • Misleading free trial that is actually limited and only lasts 7 days.
  • Basic service is restricted to English and only provides summaries.
  • Not functional without a paid subscription.
  • Lack of clear explanations regarding paid plans and credits.
  • Difficult to test functionality without creating an account.
Most mentioned
  • NOT FREE! Only a 'free trial'.
  • The extension is deceptive in its description.
  • Users struggled to get the extension to work without payment.
Recent reviews
why why
by Thristin Gauché, 2021-10-19

NOT FREE! Only a 'free trial' which doesn't even fully work. Misleading and poorly done!
by Ashley Drewes, 2021-01-27

long ended
by change wafflecopter, 2020-06-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

TAYL - Let me read that for you requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

TAYL - Let me read that for you has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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