The short version
A compact text-to-speech model designed for fast CPU inference.
From the HackerLinks archive
Pocket TTS
A compact text-to-speech model designed for fast CPU inference.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-22
Last seen:2026-08-22
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A voice-assistant builder praised its speed after evaluating many TTS options.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-22
“I've now been using Pocket TTS which is super fast”
armcat · recommendation · evaluated
Direct HN comment
How we made a text-to-speech model respond in sub-50 ms