Hintly defines technical terms live during video conference calls

A new tool called Hintly aims to solve the awkward problem of pretending to understand obscure acronyms or unfamiliar terms during work calls. Designed as a Google Meet extension, the software listens to audio in real time to display unobtrusive definitions and context directly on a user's screen.

The application targets everyday corporate communication hurdles by clarifying industry jargon, identifying referenced colleagues, and even flagging misattributed quotes or factual errors. For workers, this means less time spent searching for terms in separate browser tabs or feeling out of the loop when teammates use complex vocabulary. It functions like a quiet assistant, allowing people to keep up without interrupting the flow of conversation.

According to its website, Hintly provides a free one-hour trial before requiring a twelve-dollar monthly subscription. However, using real-time speech processing during work discussions opens up significant questions around data privacy. It remains unclear how user audio is handled, where transcripts might be stored, and whether corporate IT departments will approve an automated listener during sensitive internal meetings.