Project Description

Developed a Python application that aggregates the latest news articles from BBC News and reads them aloud using text-to-speech technology. The application leverages the NewsAPI to fetch top news articles and utilizes the win32com.client library to convert the text to speech, providing users with an accessible way to stay updated with current events.

Objectives

1. News Aggregation: Fetch the latest news articles from a reliable source.
2. Text-to-Speech Conversion: Read out the news articles for user convenience.
3. User-Friendly: Ensure the application is easy to use and provides quick access to trending news.

Solution

To achieve these objectives, the application was designed with the following components:

• NewsAPI Integration: Using the newsapi library, the application fetches top news articles from BBC News.
• HTTP Requests: The requests library handles HTTP requests to the NewsAPI, ensuring smooth data retrieval.
• Text-to-Speech Conversion: Utilizing the win32com.client library, the application reads out the news headlines, making it accessible for users who prefer audio content. you can choose other tts module as well according to your needs.

Impact

• Convenience: Users can listen to the latest news headlines, making it easier to stay informed while multitasking.
• Accessibility: The application caters to users with visual impairments or those who prefer auditory content.
• Efficiency: Fetches and reads news headlines quickly, providing a streamlined user experience.

Technologies Used

• Programming Language: Python
• APIs: NewsAPI
• Libraries: requests, win32com.client (Dispatch)
• Tools: PyCharm, Command Prompt

Skills and Deliverables

Skills:

• API Integration
• HTTP Requests Handling
• Text-to-Speech Implementation
• Python Scripting

Deliverables:

• Python script for news aggregation and text-to-speech conversion
• Documentation for setting up and running the script
• Source code with comments for clarity and maintainability

Code Example

from newsapi import NewsApiClient
import requests
from win32com.client import Dispatch
 #Initialization
newsapi = NewsApiClient(api_key='YOUR_API_KEY')
query_params = {
    "source": "bbc-news",
    "sortBy": "top",
    "apiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
main_url = 'https://newsapi.org/v1/articles'
res = requests.get(main_url, params=query_params)
open_bbc_page = res.json()

 #Getting all articles in a string article
article = open_bbc_page["articles"]

#Empty list which will contain all trending news
results = []

for ar in article:
    results.append(ar["title"])

for i in range(len(results)):
    # Printing all trending news
    print(i + 1, results[i])

#To read the news out loud for us
speak = Dispatch("SAPI.Spvoice")
speak.Speak(results)` 

Instructions for Running the Script

1. Install Required Libraries: pip install newsapi-python pip install requests

2. Set Up API Key: Replace 'YOUR_API_KEY' with your actual NewsAPI key in the script.

3. Run the Script: Execute the script in your preferred Python environment.

Conclusion

The News Aggregator and Voice Reader application effectively combines news aggregation and text-to-speech technology to provide a user-friendly experience for staying updated with current events. This project demonstrates my ability to integrate APIs and implement text-to-speech functionality in a Python application.