Ask HN: Would you use a soundproof mic mask to dictate to AI in public?
I dictate to Claude Code with Wispr Flow and it's fast and natural at home. The moment I'm in the office or a cafe I stop, because everyone can hear me talking to my laptop. Whisper mode helps a little, but I still feel self-conscious, so I just go back to typing.
So I'm testing an idea: a slim mic mask you wear over your mouth. You talk normally, your dictation app hears every word, and the people around you hear almost nothing. Hands-free, and closer to a fabric mask than a gadget.
It doesn't exist yet. Before I build anything, I want to know if the need is real: vibemask.dev
A few honest questions: 1. Do you actually hit this, or is whispering / just typing good enough? 2. Would you wear something on your face for it, or is that a dealbreaker? 3. What would make it a clear yes instead of a gimmick?
Not selling anything. Just trying to decide if it is worth building.