Kstra app uses AI to rewrite tech news as two-anchor radio briefings

Kstra is a free iOS and Android app that converts daily tech news into AI-generated audio briefings designed for commutes. The app pulls from Geek News, Hacker News, and approximately 40 tech and business publications, then uses AI to rewrite 20 selected articles into radio-style scripts rather than simply reading them aloud. Two AI voices alternate as anchors, with transition chimes between stories.

Key points

• AI rewrites curated articles into conversational radio news scripts instead of mechanical text-to-speech reading
• Two AI anchors (one male, one female) alternate presenting stories in a dialogue format
• Supports background playback, lock screen controls, 15-second skip forward/back, and 0.8–2.0× speed adjustment
• No registration, login, ads, or user tracking; links to original sources included for each story
• Currently available on both iOS App Store and Google Play at no cost

How to use it

• Download the app and tap play—no account creation required
• Listen with the screen off during commutes; playback continues in the background
• Use lock screen or earbud controls to skip 15 seconds forward or backward, or adjust playback speed
• Tap any story to jump to the original article if you want the full text

Community question

Has anyone tried AI-narrated news briefings for staying current with tech news? How does the conversational anchor format compare to single-voice summaries?