FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MACSPEECH UPDATES iLISTEN 1.5 FOR MAC OS X VERSION 10.2 "JAGUAR"

Bedford, NH, September 4th, 2002 - MacSpeech, Inc., the speech recognition
authority for the Mac, today released an update to its flagship product,
iListen 1.5, for Mac OS X version 10.2 "Jaguar."

The updated version of iListen 1.5 takes advantage of Mac OS X v10.2's
Universal Access environment for improved speech recognition and easier
navigation by voice. iListen 1.5's Correction feature now works more
proficiently with Mac OS X applications as well. The updated version is
free to current users of iListen 1.5.

"We are committed to providing the best speech recognition experience for
Mac OS X," said Andrew Taylor, MacSpeech's CEO. "This update takes iListen
1.5 to a higher level in speech functionality on a computer."

"Mac OS X v10.2 is loaded with over 150 new features and applications to
make everything you do on a Mac that much more effortless," said Ron
Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "iListen
1.5 is a great speech recognition software for Mac OS X and we're delighted
that this valuable solution is available for our users."

The iListen 1.5 update is available immediately for download at the
company's web site www.macspeech.com. iListen 1.5 is available for sale from
the company's online store and resellers.

The International English version of iListen 1.5 is also available
immediately through MacSpeech in the UK. More information can be found at
the company's European web site at www.macspeech.co.uk.