How does it handle code snippets in articles?

speakeasy's extraction intelligently handles code-heavy articles. Code blocks are described contextually rather than read character-by-character, keeping the audio natural and useful. The TTS engine handles technical terminology, function names, and programming concepts clearly — though for line-by-line code walkthroughs, you will still want the screen.

Does it work with Hacker News, dev.to, and Medium?

Yes. speakeasy works with any URL — Hacker News, dev.to, Medium, Substack, personal blogs, GitHub READMEs, Hashnode, and more. It also handles paywalled content if you can access the article in your browser. For dev.to and Medium, speakeasy strips the boilerplate and delivers only the article text.

Can I batch convert my newsletter backlog?

Paste articles one at a time, or use speakeasy's RSS feed feature to subscribe to dev blogs and automatically convert new posts. Many developers subscribe to their favorite Substack newsletters and engineering blogs via RSS, so new articles are ready as audio without any manual work.

For Developers

Stay Current Without More Screen Time

Listen to Hacker News, dev blogs, and engineering posts while you do everything else

You already spend 8+ hours staring at code. The last thing you want is more screen time reading the 15 tabs you've left open from Hacker News. But you also don't want to fall behind on the latest in your stack. speakeasy converts those tech articles, engineering blogs, and programming deep-dives into audio you can listen to during your commute, workout, or lunch break. speakeasy is designed to fit seamlessly into the daily routine of developers, turning articles, newsletters, and blog posts into high-quality audio that you can listen to anywhere. No more letting your reading list grow while your schedule gets busier — audio lets you stay informed during time that was previously unproductive.

The problem

Browser tabs pile up with articles you'll 'read later' (you won't)

8+ hours of screen time coding means your eyes need a break

Falling behind on industry trends because you can't read everything

Tech Twitter threads and blog posts don't have audio versions

How speakeasy helps

Convert Hacker News articles, dev blogs, and newsletters to audio

Keep up with your stack without adding screen time

Listen while coding boring tasks, walking, or commuting

Natural voice handles technical content including code discussions clearly

"I paste my Hacker News favorites every morning and listen during my commute. I'm more current on tech now than when I was reading for an hour a day."

A day in the life: developers + speakeasy

Picture your typical day as developer. You wake up to a notification about an important article someone shared. During breakfast, you share it to speakeasy. On your commute, you listen to it — along with two newsletters that arrived overnight — at 1.3x speed.

By the time you arrive at your destination, you've already consumed more quality content than most people read all day. And you did it without any extra screen time. This is the fundamental shift that audio content enables for developers: it transforms dead time into productive time, without requiring any changes to your existing schedule.

The reading backlog problem for developers

One of the biggest challenges developers face is browser tabs pile up with articles you'll 'read later' (you won't). The volume of relevant content published daily is simply too large to consume through reading alone. Browser tabs pile up, newsletter emails go unread, and important articles get lost in the noise.

speakeasy solves this not by requiring you to find more reading time, but by converting reading time into listening time. The average person has 1-2 hours of potential listening time per day — commuting, walking, exercising, doing chores — that can be reclaimed for content consumption. For developers, this can mean the difference between feeling constantly behind and feeling genuinely well-informed.

How developers get the most from speakeasy

The most successful developers on speakeasy share a few habits in common. First, they use the iOS share sheet to capture articles in real-time — when they see something worth reading on Twitter, in a newsletter, or on a blog, they share it to speakeasy immediately rather than bookmarking it for later.

Second, they set up a daily listening window. Whether it's the morning commute, a lunch walk, or an evening run, having a predictable listening time ensures the queue gets cleared regularly. Third, they experiment with playback speed — most developers find that 1.2-1.5x is the sweet spot for staying engaged without missing important details.

Why audio matters for developers in 2026

The information landscape in 2026 is overwhelming. Developers need efficient ways to consume quality content without surrendering more screen time. Audio is the answer — it's the only content format that lets you learn while doing other things.

speakeasy is purpose-built for this use case. Unlike general-purpose TTS tools that require manual text input, speakeasy works directly with URLs. Share a link, get audio. It's that simple. Combined with iCloud sync, natural AI voices, and adjustable playback speed, it's the most efficient way for developers to stay on top of the content that matters most to them.