A speech recognition software vendor has just released a beta version of its new software for mobile phones. The demo version of Vlingo FIND is available to use until mid-November. The company is calling it a "breakthrough," you can download the program for free and see if it lives up to the hype.

vlingo FIND is a free local search & maps application for your cell phone. Whether you're looking for a specific business like a nearby Starbucks, a type of business like coffee shops in Cambridge, or just a map of where you're going, FIND will get it for you. Since it uses vlingo technology, you can speak any request at all, without ever worrying about having to repeat yourself over and over while the phone tries to figure out what you said. There's no charge for downloading or using the application, though normal carrier data charges may apply.