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In 2017, Google came out with headphones that could translate most languages in real time (kind of). For fans of Douglas Adam’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series, it was like the Babel Fish made flesh. (For the uninitiated, the Babel Fish is a fictional implantable device in the series. It...

We previously discussed the future of Artificial Intelligence Translation (also known as Machine Translation) and the potential impact on how we deliver language services in the translation industry. One of the article's main points was using artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly. When AI is...

Voice-overs are vital to transforming static content into a dynamic, engaging, and memorable experience across diverse communication platforms. They provide a human touch to digital content, transforming it into a relatable experience for learners and viewers, and voice-overs are also critical to...

Every business, regardless of size, should consider the bigger picture of attracting an international clientele rather than limiting its website and product to a US-based audience only. As your company grows—and isn’t that the goal?—so, too, will the demand from your customers, which is why it’s...

There is no hotter topic in our industry than AI's potential impact on translation. The pessimists in the crowd say, "That's it, pack it up. Translators will lose their jobs, and interpreters are no longer necessary. This is the end of our industry." These fears are not new. Similarly, the advent...

Translation comes in many forms, from strictly technical document translation to software localization. There are different elements involved in each translation, but there is one common denominator – quality. The secret to high-quality translations lies in understanding the translation process and...

This post is a continuation of our discussion on how customers can combat translation project challenges that are making their projects late and over budget. In Part 1, we covered the challenges surrounding writing your copy too early, making unnecessary changes throughout the project, using...

If you’ve ever stopped to wonder why your translation project seems to bust your budget or timeline, chances are you may have a few challenges that can be smoothed out and improved.

Olá and bem-vindo! Portuguese is one of the world’s major languages, with speakers averaging about 3.3% of the global population. Like with many languages, though, regional differences exist. Second language learners are often asked to decide between learning two distinct dialects: Portuguese from...

Translation, like every service sold, has specific pricing. You have probably heard about cost per word, hourly rates, or payment per page as options to pay for a translation service. Here is a brief guide on translation industry rates and what goes into them.