Apple unveiled iOS 18 last month at its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). Since then, the company has released two developer betas in the last few weeks with extended support for multiple new languages across the lock screen, Siri, keyboard, and search on iOS 18. With the new update, you can now customize the lock screen […]
Google Translate adds support for 110 languages, representing 614 million speakers
Google said today that it is adding support for 110 languages to its translation service. The company has used its PaLM 2 AI model to power translations. These languages include Afar, Cantonese, Manx, Nko, Punjabi (Shahmukhi), Tamazight (Amazigh) and Tok Pisin. The company said the newly added languages represent over 614 million speakers or roughly […]
Praktika raises $35.5M to use AI avatars to make learning languages feel more natural
Most apps that help you learn languages feature a user experience that has you selecting options or swiping away wrong answer cards — you’re more or less interacting with a machine. Language-learning app Praktika is adopting a different approach: It lets you create personalized AI-powered avatars to replicate the experience of having a private tutor, […]
IU Pens Heartfelt Notes To Tang Wei In Two Different Languages
K-Pop idol IU gave her fans the surprise of their lives when she revealed that the legendary Chinese actress Tang Wei would be starring in her new music video for “Shh…” The video was released on February 22, KST, and with both their powerhouse acting, quickly swept viewers off their feet. IU (left) and Tang […]