Transform Boring News into Engaging Chat Conversations

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Why Choose HotTea?

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AI-Powered Transformation

Leveraging Google Gemini AI's advanced technology, HotTea transforms lengthy and complex news articles into engaging chat conversations. No more tedious reading - understand news highlights as easily as chatting with friends.

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Character Avatar Integration

Automatically fetches real avatars of news figures from Wikipedia, making conversations more vivid and realistic. Each character has their own avatar, as if real people are conversing right in front of you.

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Smart Q&A Interaction

More than just transformation - engage in deep Q&A with AI. Have questions about the news? Ask directly, and AI will answer based on article content, helping you fully understand the context and details.

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Supports 40+ News Sites

Covers mainstream Taiwanese media including Yahoo News, UDN, Liberty Times, ETtoday, SET News, TVBS, China Times, and more. Whatever news site you prefer, HotTea works seamlessly.

One-Click Generation

Just click the extension button and get results in seconds. No copying and pasting, no leaving the page - generate conversational content instantly on the original news website.

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Completely Free

No payment required, no subscription needed - use immediately after installation. Generous daily usage quota allows you to enjoy this innovative news reading experience and stay updated effortlessly.

How to Use HotTea?

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Install Extension

Visit the Chrome Web Store, search for "HotTea" or click the install button on this page to add it to your Chrome browser with one click.

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Sign in with Google

Securely sign in with your Google account. We use OAuth 2.0 authentication and never store your password.

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Browse News Sites

Open any supported news website (like Yahoo News, UDN, etc.) and select a news article that interests you.

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Click the Extension

Click the HotTea extension icon or button on the page, and AI will instantly transform the news into conversational format. Start your easy reading journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HotTea?

HotTea is a free Chrome browser extension that uses Google Gemini AI technology to transform traditional news articles into engaging chat-style conversations, making news reading as fun and easy as chatting with friends.

Which news sites does HotTea support?

HotTea supports over 40 mainstream news websites, including Yahoo News, UDN, Liberty Times, ETtoday, SET News, TVBS, China Times, and other major Taiwanese media outlets, covering politics, society, technology, entertainment, and more.

Is HotTea free?

HotTea is completely free to use! After installation, enjoy AI news chat generation without any subscription or payment. Each user has a daily usage quota, sufficient for normal reading needs.

How does HotTea protect my privacy?

HotTea takes user privacy seriously. We only read the current news page content when you click the extension button. We do not collect your browsing history, passwords, or other sensitive information. All data processing uses encrypted connections and Google OAuth 2.0 secure authentication. For details, see our Privacy Policy.

Can I share the generated conversations?

Yes! HotTea's generated conversation content can be easily copied and shared to social media, messaging apps, or other platforms. You can share interesting news conversations with friends, making current events accessible and fun for everyone.

Why do HotTea conversations have character avatars?

HotTea integrates Wikipedia data. When real people appear in news, the system automatically fetches their Wikipedia avatars, making conversations more vivid and realistic. For fictional characters or when avatars aren't found, default icons are used.

What AI technology does HotTea use?

HotTea uses Google's latest Gemini AI model, an advanced large language model that excels at understanding complex text and generating natural, fluent conversational content, ensuring accurate and engaging transformations.

What if I encounter problems?

If you encounter any issues while using HotTea, feel free to leave a comment on the Chrome Web Store page or contact our support email at alan52027@gmail.com. We'll get back to you as soon as possible.

What Users Say

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"Super useful! Reading news has become so much fun, just like watching friends chat. No more boring news!"

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"The AI-generated conversations are so natural, and it automatically fetches character avatars - looks super realistic! All my friends love it."

— Chrome User

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"Completely free and supports so many news sites. Highly recommend to all news lovers!"

— Chrome User