Ubuntu’s Myna Speech-to-Text App Is Now Available as a Technology Preview

Posted by hanuca on Oct 13, 2026 12:32 AM EDT
9to5linux.com; By Marcus Nestor
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Today, Ubuntu maker Canonical announced the general availability of a technology preview of the Myna local speech-to-text dictation tool for Ubuntu users who find it easier to speak than to type.

Myna brings AI-powered speech-to-text dictation to the Ubuntu Desktop using local models. While Myna prioritizes local speech recognition, feature releases will also support online models. However, the app doesn’t require an active Internet connection and processes audio in memory and discards it after use.

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