Language translators and interpreters play a vital role in helping those who speak different languages connect. Although the two professions operate very similarly, they are not exactly the same. A ...

A few months ago I found myself in a small village outside Ninh Binh, Vietnam, trying to tell a local mechanic—who didn't speak a lick of English—that the ignition coil on my friend's motorbike was ...

The Timekettle Fluentalk T1 Translator Device is a well-built language translator that allows you to convert foreign text by verbalizing or photographing it — but you own an alternative already. One ...

In the world of Star Trek, the Universal Translator works almost perfectly to translate the meaning and intent of any language into any other language. And yet, characters like Captain Picard still ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Geoffrey Morrison is a travel writer and digital nomad. The ili is a hand-held translator. I’ve written about it before, but the ...

While invisible to the user, the impact is unmistakable: the fastest, most precise, and most natural translations Timekettle ...

Calling 911 can be a scary, stressful experience. But, imagine being in an emergency when the person who can send help, can't understand you. Thankfully, there is a resource available to help bridge ...

Spring has sprung, and the summer is fast closing in, and – more importantly – international travel is returning in the coming months. This means the opportunity to immerse yourself in different ...

Researchers at UCLA have developed an inexpensive, high-tech glove that can translate sign language into written and spoken words on a smartphone (via Fast Company). The system works in real time and ...

Trekkies looking to translate the famous Klingon battle cry Heghlu’meH QaQ jajvam! -- or any other phrase from the fictional alien race’s language -- will soon have a new tool at their disposal.