Ask HN: Would you use a soundproof mic mask to dictate to AI in public?
The author dictates to AI using Claude Code with Wispr Flow at home, but stops in public due to self-consciousness about being overheard. The author is considering creating a soundproof mic mask to enable hands-free dictation in public without disturbing others. The author is seeking feedback on whether such a product would be useful and what features would make it appealing.
- ▪The author uses Wispr Flow to dictate to AI at home, but feels self-conscious in public.
- ▪A soundproof mic mask is being considered to enable hands-free dictation in public.
- ▪The author is seeking feedback on the idea before building the product.
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I dictate to Claude Code with Wispr Flow and it's fast and natural at home. The moment I'm in the office or a cafe I stop, because everyone can hear me talking to my laptop. Whisper mode helps a little, but I still feel self-conscious, so I just go back to typing.So I'm testing an idea: a slim mic mask you wear over your mouth. You talk normally, your dictation app hears every word, and the people around you hear almost nothing. Hands-free, and closer to a fabric mask than a gadget.It doesn't exist yet. Before I build anything, I want to know if the need is real: vibemask.devA few honest questions: 1. Do you actually hit this, or is whispering / just typing good enough? 2. Would you wear something on your face for it, or is that a dealbreaker? 3.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Ycombinator.