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Google expands live translation to any headphones
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Google is updating its Translate app to allow real-time speech-to-speech translations using any connected headphones on Android devices. The beta feature, powered by Gemini AI, supports more than 70 languages and improves handling of idioms and slang. It rolls out initially in the US, Mexico, and India, with iOS support planned for later.
The Japan Times reviews Mieko Kawakami’s novel ‘Sisters in Yellow’ as a noir-y story of powerless young women working in Tokyo’s 1990s nightlife. The book is portrayed as a wild ride through the city’s underworld.
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Moroccan student El Batoul Nejjaoui, studying at Beijing International Studies University, engaged in a dialogue with CPPCC member Guo Yuanyuan on strengthening cultural exchanges between China and the world. Having lived in China for eight years, she highlighted her role in translating the poverty alleviation-themed TV drama Minning Town into Arabic. Guo emphasized mutual appreciation, personal engagement, and embracing the future as key approaches.
The InnAIO T10 AI Translator introduces a novel magnetic disc design that attaches to smartphones for real-time translations, supporting over 150 languages. While it offers innovative features like voice cloning and meeting summaries, the device relies heavily on an internet connection and a subscription model. WIRED's review highlights its potential but criticizes the rough app interface and limitations.
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The Vasco Translator Q1 introduces voice cloning technology to real-time translation, aiming to make conversations sound like the speaker in another language. This compact gadget supports multiple translation modes but shows mixed results in voice replication. Priced at $489, it offers global connectivity without subscription fees, except for extra call minutes.