If you have been paying for a voice transcription app, you might want to hold off on renewing that subscription.
Google has launchedGoogle AI Edge Eloquent on macOS, bringing its free dictation app to Mac users. The app captures what you say, transcribes it, and cleans it up in real time by removing filler words and polishing the text for clarity.
The app, dubbed “Google Al Edge Eloquent,” was first launched on iOS a few months ago, and it has now finally come to macOS. Alas, as always, Google is treating its own mobile platform as a second-class citizen and has still not released an Android version of the app.
What makes it different from the rest?
The biggest difference is where the processing happens. Unlike most transcription tools that rely on the cloud to process your audio, Eloquent does everything on-device, using Google’s Gemma AI models, which you download directly to your Mac. That means your audio never leaves your Mac, which is a significant privacy win.
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Beyond privacy, the app lets you pick from different writing styles to match the tone you’re going for. You can also add custom words to its dictionary, whether that’s a client’s name, industry jargon, or any term your dictation app loves to mangle.
Anyone who has watched their transcription app butcher a person’s name for the tenth time will appreciate this feature.
Is this a threat to paid transcription apps?
It certainly looks that way. Many popular transcription and dictation apps charge a monthly or annual subscription for features that Eloquent appears to cover for free. On-device processing, polished transcriptions, and style customization are not basic features; they are the kind of things users happily pay for.
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For casual users, students, and writers who want a reliable and private way to dictate their thoughts, Google AI Edge Eloquent might be all they need..
Another week has passed, and Apex is still the top thriller on Netflix and the No. 1 movie in the streamer’s current top 10. Audiences are loving the cat-and-mouse battle between Charlize Theron’s rock climber and Taron Egerton’s serial killer. It will be interesting to see what movie inevitably knocks it down to second place.
If you’re searching for more thrillers, then you’ve come to the right place. Our top recommendation is the fifth entry into one of Hollywood’s iconic horror series. The other movies on this list include a little-seen survival thriller with an A-plus cast and a feature film adaptation of a post-apocalyptic novel. Stream all three of these movies on Netflix in the U.S.
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Eden
Survival on the island
What the heck happened to Eden? The survival thriller premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and entered limbo immediately after due to its lack of distribution. Nearly a year passed before Vertical finally released Eden in theaters on August 22, 2025. You would think that this movie had an easy sell—recognizable actors stuck on an island, with chaos ensuing. I’m still baffled as to why a major studio didn’t pick it up in the United States.
Eden is inspired by true events surrounding the residents of Floreana Island in the 1930s. Dr. Friedrich Ritter (Jude Law) leaves Germany and moves to Floreana Island with Dore Strauch (Vanessa Kirby). They are eventually joined by Margret Wittmer (Sydney Sweeny), Heinz Wittmer (Daniel Brühl), and Eloise Bosquet de Wagner Wehrhorn (Ana de Armas). Tensions rise as the competing families vie for control of the island, resulting in fatal decisions that lead to multiple tragedies. Eden certainly has some Lord of the Flies elements in its story.
Again, I’m shocked this movie was dumped in August instead of receiving a traditional rollout from a popular studio. Admittedly, Eden has its flaws and heavily leans into melodrama much to its detriment. Still, it’s an entertaining thriller supported by a stacked cast that is much better than it’s given credit for.
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Leave the World Behind
Technology becomes the villain
What would happen if the collapse of technology led to the end of the world? That’s part of the premise of Leave the World Behind, Sam Esmail’s 2023 psychological thriller for Netflix. The movie is based on Rumaan Alam’s novel of the same name. Right when an oil tanker crashes on the shore, something is not right in Leave the World Behind.
Amanda Sandford (Julia Roberts) is on vacation with her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) and two children when inexplicable occurrences, like the oil tanker crash, begin happening. The root of the issue is a nationwide blackout that has caused widespread panic. Amanda and Clay are forced to grapple with their trust issues after the arrival of the vacation home’s owner, George H. “G.H.” Scott (Mahershala Ali), and his daughter, Ruth (Myha’la).
Some may view Leave the World Behind as a warning to humanity, which feels ill-equipped to handle a devastating cyberattack. Others might watch strictly for its entertainment purposes. I fell somewhere in the middle. There are some relevant messages about the apocalypse, social inequality, and societal standards. It’s also a great cast of talented performers who elevate the source material. I don’t think the film depicts what actually would happen in a disaster, but it’s certainly fun (and scary) to predict the future.
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Scream
I would like to play another game
To clarify, I’m referring to 2022’sScream, informally known as Scream V. It’s a nightmare scenario for anyone like myself, who has to write an article about the fifth Scream installment. For bookkeeping purposes, I’m calling it Scream V. Part of the reason for the similar title to the first movie is because Scream V restarted the franchise after an 11-year hiatus. It’s not a reboot or a remake, but a continuation of the series.
The film opens with a similar sequence to 1996’s Scream, where an unsuspecting high school student, Tara Carpenter (Jenna Ortega), is attacked by a new Ghostface killer in Woodsboro. Tara’s half-sister, Sam (Melissa Barrera), returns to town and learns that Tara’s friend group is now being targeted by Ghostface. If you’re dealing with Ghostface, there’s only one person to call for help: Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), who has survived the killer’s multiple attempts at her life.
I was surprisingly impressed with Radio Silence’s take on Scream. These reboots are typically cash grabs and a way for studios to exploit the IP of a popular entity. Scream V plays the hits—close calls, gory kills, and a propensity for dark humor. For me, it works as one of the franchise’s best entries. I thought Scream was done following Scream 4. Now, you’re probably going to get Scream VIII in a few years.
More Netflix movies to watch
Two new Netflix movies, My Dearest Assassin and Remarkably Bright Creatures, arrive at week’s end just in time for the weekend. You can also stream classic Oscar-winning movies, including Roma and Glory. No matter what you choose, chances are you’ll be occupied for the foreseeable future with Netflix content.
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