If you're one of those under the impression that Radiohead is a good rock band, as evidently industry observer Dan Kricke is, then you're impressed with the fact that they used text-talk for the OK Computer track “Fitter Happier.”

And if you've heard Stephen Hawking speak, you're familiar with what text-talk sounds like, as Kricke says that "droll atonal voice." Well, if you'd like to play around with that yourself, you're in luck: Kricke reports that there's a new iPhone (News - Alert) app for that, the free Type n Talk.

It's "a bare-bones experience," Kricke says: "You type in a phrase and the app repeats it in the computer voice, but that doesn’t make it any less amusing. While it seems to say any English words with no problem, it will also make an attempt at most gibberish you throw at it as well... this is pretty fun technology."

Intrepid journalist that he is, Kricke reports that "throwing rap lyrics into it and having them come out robotic and sterile is quite a treat."

Appolicious goes with the Hawking meme. "This app is a great idea, just type the word and it talks for you. It reminds me a bit of what Stephen Hawking uses. My only gripe is that sometimes the computer doesn't pronounce the words correctly. Don't ask my why, but the first word I typed was 'Shut Up!' and it came out 'Shatap.' If the developers improve this app just a little, it will be awesome."

The drawback Kricke sees is that it's limited to pretty much annoying people within earshot, as "you’re unable to save any of your voice creations for later use. You can’t save them, e-mail them or really use them at all outside of the app."

On the other hand, be grateful your friends and mortal enemies can't e-mail you their wonderful creations.