AssemblyAI and Dev.to hosted a Voice Agents Challenge, inviting developers worldwide to create innovative applications using the Universal-Streaming API, known for its ultra-fast latency and high accuracy in real-time transcription. The challenge showcased a diverse range of projects, with over 60 submissions that included real-time voice-controlled video games, specialized AI agents, and autonomous shopping assistants. Notably, the Hogwarts Spell Caster allowed users to cast spells in a Harry Potter game via voice commands, AIā§Debate provided real-time topic-aware counter-arguments, and Wynnie automated online shopping with voice commands. The competition highlighted the potential of the Universal-Streaming API to enable responsive, voice-driven applications across various domains, such as accessibility, education, healthcare, and e-commerce, demonstrating the broad applicability and transformative potential of advanced speech-to-text technology.