Though it still seems a bit like science fiction, we’ve reached the day where we can speak or type into our smartphones and have an artificial intelligence interpreter translate our speech or text ...

Traveling abroad can be an incredible adventure, but the language barrier can make even the most intrepid explorer nervous. The fear of being unable to communicate or understand signs and menus keeps ...

Someday soon when traveling to a foreign country where you don’t speak the language, understanding locals may be as easy as pulling on a pair of augmented-reality glasses. Last month, ...

Let's face it — one of the most awkward situations you can find yourself in is having a communication gap when you're in a foreign country. Gone are the days of hiring a translator or relying solely ...

Learning a new language can feel like standing at the base of a towering mountain, unsure of where to begin or how to reach the summit. Maybe you’ve tried traditional methods—textbooks, flashcards, or ...

When you think of artificial intelligence (AI), the first thing that comes to mind is probably the cold and stiff voices from your Google Assistant and Alexa. One word, and you'll immediately know ...

Despite remaining limitations to language-translation technology, artificial intelligence-driven language interpretation tools have been continually improving in recent years to help flatten the ...

Some of the best free language learning apps include Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, and Memrise. All the free apps listed here include several languages to practice and learn in an engaging way. Here are ...

While you may not master every language ahead of a multistop tour through Asia, these apps and digital tools can help you get by (and maybe make you some friends). By Naaman Zhou For an ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In recent weeks, Apple’s Live Translation for the latest iPhone and AirPods models has been everywhere. The pitch ...