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Published On - November 9, 2012

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Machine Translation, Microsoft

Translation in Your Own Voice

At a presentation in China, Microsoft recently demonstrated an improved machine translation technology that allows for real-time translation in your own voice. Using the system, Microsoft’s Chief Research Officer Rick Rashid was able to give a presentation in Chinese in his own voice, even tho...

Microsoft App Adds Translation Subtitles

Published On - April 19, 2012

Richard Brooks Game and App, Language BlogTags: Microsoft

Microsoft App Adds Translation Subtitles

Microsoft just released an updated version of its translation app for Windows phones, and it comes equipped with nifty new features. As described on the Bing blog, the augmented reality option sounds especially cool: “With the Translator App for Windows Phone you can now translate printe...

Published On - March 28, 2012

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Machine Translation, Microsoft

Microsoft Releases Online Hmong Translator

In February, Microsoft announced that they had added Hmong to the list of languages translated by their search engine, Bing. Last week, Microsoft announced the release of a new, free online Hmong/English translator for smart phones, chats and websites. What’s with the focus on Hmong? It&#821...

Published On - March 23, 2012

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Microsoft

Microsoft Translation System Lets You Speak 26 Languages

Attempts at creating a “universal translator” are getting ever-closer to the science fiction that inspired them, as Microsoft’s latest translation demonstration makes clear. Earlier this month, the tech giant took the opportunity provided by TechFest 2012 to show off its newest inv...

Translation Technology Replicates Your Voice

Published On - September 30, 2011

Richard Kazandjian Language Blog, TechnologyTags: Mandarin, Microsoft

Translation Technology Replicates Your Voice

Microsoft has been experimenting with some very interesting translation technology. For example, the company’s chief research and strategy officer, Craig Mundie, recently appeared on a computer screen in Beijing, speaking perfectly fluent Mandarin. Nothing unusual about that, except for the fact t...

Published On - December 1, 2009

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Language, Microsoft

Microsoft to Translate Windows 7 into 10 African Languages

Microsoft has joined the cause of linguistic diversity. The software giant just announced that it will be releasing its new product, Windows 7, in 10 different African languages by 2011....