In this episode of Two Voice Devs, hosts Allen Firstenberg and Mark Tucker discuss the CSS Speech Module Level 1 Candidate Recommendation Draft, a standard that enables webpages to talk, developed in collaboration with the voice browser activity. They explore its features including the 'aural' box model concept, voice families, earcons and more, drawing parallels with SSML and highlight its innovative approach to web accessibility complementing screen readers. Despite acknowledging its potential, they address some of its key omissions such as phonemes and the lack of a background audio feature.
00:04 Introduction and Welcome
01:14 Exploring the Concept of Webpages Talking
03:00 Deep Dive into CSS Speech Module
03:48 Understanding the Scope of CSS Speech Module
04:27 The Evolution of Voice Interaction
05:22 Comparing CSS Speech with SSML
07:13 The Power of CSS in Voice Development
22:49 The Impact of Voice Balance Property
29:20 The Limitations of CSS Speech
39:37 The Future of CSS Speech
42:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts