Posted inNews

Fujitsu unveils wearable, hands-free speech translator (for hospitals)

Advances in speech recognition and computer translation have made it possible to use apps like Skype or Google Translate to hold real-time conversations with someone who speaks a different language. But Fujitsu is taking things a step further with the introduction of a wearable device that lets you converse without pressing any buttons. It’s designed […]

Posted inNews

Travis is a handheld translator with 80-language support (crowdfunding)

Need to communicate with someone who speaks a different language? You can fire up Google Translate or other translation apps on your phone and start talking. But a startup called Travis thinks there are situations where you might not want to use your phone. So they’re running a crowdfunding campaign for a handheld gadget that […]

Posted inNews

Real-time translation coming to Skype for Windows this summer

Microsoft has been working on a real-time translation feature for Skype, and last month the company made it easier for users to test a preview of the technology by letting users install the software without requesting an invite. Now the company is getting ready to bring real-time translation to more users. A preview of Skype […]