Hi,
Happy Spring February! I am so happy to start it with a big update! As a solo developer, I have been working hard (with lots of coffee) to make Dictionariez v7.3.0 better. It has more languages, a better design, and helps you improve your pronunciation.

🌏 New Languages: A Spotlight on the Philippines (and European languages)

I have added support for Filipino, Cebuano, Malay, Romanian, Hungarian, and Swahili to the floating definitions.

This update focuses on the languages of the Philippines. Now you can use both Filipino and Cebuano. Since I am writing this blog, let me share some fun facts I learned while adding these languages:

Fun Facts: Filipino vs. Cebuano

Filipino is the national language. It is based on Tagalog. It is the common language used by people across the 7,000+ islands to understand each other. Cebuano (often called Binisaya or Bisaya) is the second most spoken language. It is used mostly in the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Are they the same? No! They are related (like family), but they are different languages. People say they are as different as Spanish is from Italian. So be careful not to mix them up! Spanish Words: Both languages borrowed many Spanish words (like silya for chair, or kutsara for spoon). It is fun to find them! 🗣️ Pronunciation Upgrades (Just the beginning!)

Hearing the word correctly is very important. I improved the audio features to help you:

British vs. American: English lookups now clearly show the difference between American and British pronunciations. Cantonese Support: If you use Traditional Chinese settings, the app now has Cantonese audio. This is great if you are learning Hong Kong dialects or just like Dim Sum.

This is just a start! In the future, I want to add even more accents. Imagine choosing between Mexican Spanish and Spain Spanish, or Australian English and Scottish Accent.

But I need your help! I do not know every language well. If you can help me distinguish accents in your language (for example, which voices sound like Brazilian Portuguese vs. European Portuguese), please tell me! Your knowledge will help me improve the app for everyone.

🎨 Better Interface (Because looks matter) Redesigned Floating Options: The floating definitions look cleaner and work better. Auto-Closing Translator: The sentence translator is easier to use. Just click outside the box, and it will close automatically. Aligned Shortcuts: The Options page looks neater. Your shortcut settings are now perfectly aligned. 📢 I want to hear from you!

I build Dictionariez for you (and for myself, because I use it too). If you find any bugs, want a new language, or just want to say hi, please send me a message!

Hello everyone,

Just a few days after the major release of v7.0, I am back with another update! Dictionariez v7.1.0 is now available, and it is all about breaking language barriers.

🌍 4 New Languages Supported

I heard your feedback loud and clear. You wanted more languages, and I am delivering. This version adds native support for 4 new languages:

🇳🇱 Dutch 🇬🇷 Greek 🇮🇳 Hindi 🇮🇷 Persian (Farsi)

This means you can now double-click words in these languages to get instant definitions, pronunciations, and translations. For Persian, I have ensured full Right-to-Left (RTL) support for a seamless reading experience.

🎯 Smarter English Lookup

English is a language that loves to borrow words. Words like café, détente, naïve, or jalapeño are common in English texts but often tripped up the dictionary because of their accents.

In v7.1, I have improved the detection engine. Dictionariez now smartly recognizes these accented words as English when you are reading in an English context, ensuring you get the correct definition without switching languages manually.

📚 Better Definitions for Polyglots

For learners of German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and French, I have tweaked the engine to prioritize Wiktionary results. Previously, Google Dictionary provided definitions in the target language (e.g., German definitions for German words), which could be challenging for beginners. Wiktionary results often include definitions in English, making it much easier to understand the meaning while you are still mastering the language. Don't worry though, if Wiktionary comes up empty, it seamlessly falls back to Google Dictionary to ensure you always get a result.

🛠️ Robust & Reliable

I have also added a suite of new automated tests to ensure these new features work perfectly and don't break existing ones. This makes Dictionariez more stable and reliable than ever.

It's now already available on Firefox, and needs a few more days for review on Chrome webstore and Edge addons. Stay tuned!
Update to v7.1.0 asap and keep exploring the world of languages!

Happy Learning,
River

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Happy new year everyone. I am so so thrilled to announce the release of Dictionariez v7.0.0, a major milestone that transforms how you interact with new words and languages on the web. This version brings the power of AI directly to your fingertips, along with significant improvements to usability, performance, and the popular Anki integration.

Here is what’s new in Dictionariez v7.0.

🤖 AI Lookup: Context is the King

The absolute star of this release is the new AI Lookup feature. Traditional dictionaries are great, but they often lack context. With AI Lookup, when you click on a word, you don't just get a static definition. You get:

Contextual Explanations: Definitions tailored to how the word is used in the specific sentence you are reading. Rich Details: Synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples generated instantly. Smart Pronunciations: AI-powered pronunciation guides.

I know you come from all over the world, so I’ve added a Response Language Setting. You can now configure the AI to explain words in your native language, making learning even more efficient. For instance, if you are learning Swedish, you can set the response language to German to get definitions and examples explained in German.

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It also fully supports Right-to-Left (RTL) languages; if you choose Arabic or Persian, the result will automatically be displayed in the correct RTL format.

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⚡ Enhanced Workflow & Anki Integration

I have supercharged the lookup bubble to be your command center. The new toolbar offers quick actions to streamline your study flow:

Switch Lookup Modes: Easily toggle between standard Dictionary Lookup and AI Lookup. Comparing results helps you get the most accurate understanding. Always be critical! One-Click Anki Export: Save words to your Anki decks directly from the lookup bubble or the main app window. (I know some of you have been waiting for this for a long time, I am very happy to say it's finally delivered.) Quick App Access: Open the full dictionary app instantly. Pro Settings: Jump straight to configuration to tweak your experience. ✍️ "Help Me Refine" for Writers

Dictionariez isn't just for reading anymore. I've added a "Help Me Refine" button that appears when you select text in editable fields (like text areas or input boxes). Use it to polish your writing, check grammar, or find better vocabulary on the fly.

📱 Optimized for Every Screen

I have significantly improved the user interface for smaller screens, such as the MacBook Air and mobile devices:

Responsive Bubble: The lookup bubble now positions itself intelligently to stay visible and accessible. Compact TTS & Translator: The Text-to-Speech player and Translator UI have been optimized to take up less space while remaining easy to use. Volume Control: Also fixed some sensitivity issue for smoother audio adjustment, it was very annoying :D. 🚀 Performance & Usability

Under the hood, v7.0 is faster and smoother:

Smart Caching: Recent lookups are cached, making repeated queries instant. Phrase Support: You can now look up phrases containing spaces and hyphens more accurately. Default Selection Lookup: Simply selecting text now triggers a lookup by default, saving you a click. Meta Key Highlighting: Hold the Meta (Command/Windows) key to instantly highlight words in color. 💎 Try AI Lookup Pro - 65% OFF!

AI Lookup is a premium feature designed for serious learners, but I want everyone to experience the magic. That is why I have gifted 100 free AI lookups to all users! Give it a spin and see how it transforms your reading.

Ready to unlock unlimited power? I am running a special Christmas & New Year Deal with 65% OFF for a limited time only.

👉 Upgrade to Pro Now

🗣️ I Want Your Feedback

AI Lookup is a brand-new frontier for me, and I am just getting started. I would love to hear from you:

What other languages would you like me to support? What other AI-powered features would help your learning?

Note: As with all AI technologies, results can sometimes be inaccurate or "hallucinate." Please always take the AI results with a pinch of salt.

Update!

Dictionariez v7.0 is available already on Firefox, and under Review on Edge and Chrome. Update your extension to experience the future of dictionary lookups!

Happy Learning!

Hi everyone! I'm thrilled to announce that the powerful text-to-speech player from PNL Reader has now been integrated into Dictionariez. This exciting new feature makes language learning more accessible and convenient than ever before.

What's New?

With TTS Pro, you can now:

Select any text on any webpage and have it read aloud instantly Support for multiple languages with realistic AI voices High-quality pronunciation that surpasses many existing solutions Seamless integration that works across all websites

For Swedish learners specifically, I'm confident you'll find our AI voices significantly better than what's available on 8sidor and other platforms. The natural intonation and pronunciation make it perfect for improving your listening comprehension and pronunciation skills.

The Technology Behind It

As always, Dictionariez remains open-source, so you can explore the implementation yourself on our GitHub repository. Here's what makes this feature special:

Web Components Architecture: I've wrapped the entire TTS player using web components with shadow DOM Complete Isolation: The player operates independently from the host website's context No Interference: Scripts and styles from the original website won't affect Dictionariez, and vice versa Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly across all websites, including complex applications like Epic Games login pages

This technical approach ensures reliability and compatibility while maintaining the integrity of both the original website and our extension.

Pricing and Availability

Since TTS Pro utilizes premium AI services that incur costs per request, this feature is included in our PNL Pro plan. However, I believe in letting you experience the quality first-hand, so I've included a generous free trial for everyone.

⚡ Last Hours of 11.11 Offer!

Hurry! The 11.11 special offer with 80% off is ending in just a few hours! Don't miss out on this amazing deal.

🎯 Third Launch Offer Coming Tomorrow

If you miss the 11.11 deal, our Third Launch Offer starts tomorrow with 70% off — still a fantastic discount to celebrate the TTS Pro release!

How to Get Started

Download Dictionariez (if you haven't already):

Dictionariez on Chrome Dictionariez on Firefox Dictionariez on Microsoft Edge

Try it free: Select any text on any webpage and look for the speaker icon

Experience the quality: Test the realistic AI voices across different languages

Upgrade when ready: Join PNL Pro for unlimited access and support ongoing development

Looking Ahead

TTS Pro is just the beginning. Your support as a Pro user helps fund the development of more AI-powered features that will make language learning even more effective and enjoyable.

Ready to transform how you learn languages? Try TTS Pro today and join the PNL Pro community!

Have questions or feedback? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out through our community channels or GitHub.

Happy learning! 🌍📚

YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts That’ll Change Your Life

You’re watching a two-hour coding tutorial and keep pausing to take notes.
Click pause, jot something down, click play, miss the next part, rewind... your mouse is exhausted and your focus is gone.

Then you discover YouTube’s keyboard shortcuts.

The essential shortcuts Playback Space or K — Play / Pause J — Rewind 10 seconds L — Fast-forward 10 seconds ← / → — Rewind / Fast-forward 5 seconds Audio M — Mute / Unmute ↑ / ↓ — Volume up / down Quick navigation 0–9 — Jump to 0%–90% of the video Fullscreen F — Fullscreen with captionz on the right side, but if you focus on the youtube embeded player, then only the YouTube player in fullscreen. Why it matters

These shortcuts keep you in the zone — whether you’re studying, binge-watching, or skipping sponsor segments. Your hands stay on the keyboard, and your focus stays on the content.

Once you start using J and L for 10-second jumps, there’s no going back — simple, obvious, essential.

Give them a try. Your mouse hand will thank you.

After a long journey, I’m thrilled to announce that PNL Pro is now live with version v6.0.0 on Dictionariez
! It took time and care to get here, and I’m so excited to share this milestone with you.
Thank you for being part of this adventure! 🌟

✨ Free Features Added Along the Way

While working on Pro, I didn’t stand still. In the meantime, I’ve added several highly requested features for everyone:

📖 PNL Reader: A brand-new tool to make any web page easier and prettier to read. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience right in your browser! 📄 PDF Reader: Now fully compatible with Dictionariez, so you can look up words directly in PDFs. This was one of the most requested features from users, and I’m happy to deliver it for free.

These updates make the PNL platform more powerful and useful for all users, whether you’re using the free or Pro version.

🆕 What’s New in v6.0.0?

Here’s what’s included in the latest release:

🏅 Introduced PNL Pro: Unlock advanced features and support the project. ☁️ Enabled cloud sync for local history (Pro users): No more worrying about Chrome’s storage quota—sync unlimited words across devices. 🗑️ Automatically remove oldest history items when exceeding Chrome storage quota: For free users, your oldest words are now automatically managed so you don’t lose recent lookups. 🖱️ Added dblclick option: You can now choose to trigger lookup only on double-click, for more control. 🧐 Improved word validation checks: More accurate detection of valid words in any language. 🧪 Expanded unit test coverage: Even more reliable and robust. ☁️ Why Cloud Sync Matters

The main feature of PNL Pro right now is Cloud Sync. Chrome extensions have a strict storage quota, you can only save about 500 words before you start losing your oldest entries. With Cloud Sync, you get unlimited word history:

🚫 No more worrying about losing words you’ve looked up. 🔄 Your history and preferences are safely stored and accessible across all your devices. 🗺️ What’s Next? The Roadmap

PNL Pro is just getting started! Here’s what’s planned for the future:

🤖 AI-Powered Definitions: Get word definitions from advanced AI models. Since AI services have real costs, this feature will be part of the Pro plan. 🔊 Read Out Loud with AI Pronunciation: In PNL Reader, you’ll soon be able to have web content read aloud with natural AI voices — perfect for language learners and accessibility. Auto translate subtitles to your language on Captionz for any video.

Your support as a Pro user will help make these features possible!

🏷️ 90% Off Launch Deal

To celebrate, I’m offering an exclusive 90% off launch deal for early adopters.
Get PNL Pro for as little as 4.2 SEK / $0.45 (regular price 42 SEK / $4.50) if you sign up now!

⏳ This is a limited-time offer to thank our amazing community and gather feedback from our first Pro users.

🚀 How to Upgrade Open Dictionariez or visit pnl.dev/pro. Complete your purchase and enjoy cloud sync instantly! 🙏 Thank You

Thank you for your patience and support throughout this journey. Your feedback and encouragement have been invaluable in making PNL Pro a reality.
I can’t wait to see how cloud sync and all the new features help you on your language journey — and I look forward to building even more great tools with your support.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out.
Happy exploring and learning! 🌍

Ready to go Pro? Upgrade now and save 90%!