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tech28 days ago•47 min saved

Google Translate Gets AI Pronunciation Coach for Android

Google has added an AI-powered pronunciation practice tool to Translate that analyzes your speech and provides instant feedback to help you improve enunciation before conversations. The feature is rolling out for Android in the US and India, starting today, in English, Spanish, and Hindi, with no announced plan for iOS or broader regional availability. This launch ties to Google Translate’s 20th anniversary and comes as Translate, along with Search, Lens, and Circle to Search, handles over a billion monthly users and about a trillion words translated each month.

via The Verge|

#ai #google #google-translate

culture3 months ago•17 min saved

Valentine’s Dilemma: Translation Apps Outspeak Real Conversation

A Gizmodo piece riffs on a New York Times Valentine’s Day story about a retirement-age couple who rely on Microsoft Translator to communicate, joking that the best gift would be to destroy their phones, while highlighting that true connection and language learning come from looking at each other and immersion rather than screens.

via Gizmodo|

#culture #language-learning #smartphones

entertainment3 months ago•5 min saved

Fans scramble to learn Spanish for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

Ahead of Bad Bunny’s all-Spanish Super Bowl halftime show, fans are racing to learn Spanish, sharing progress online and underscoring Latin culture's influence amid ongoing immigration debates.

via The Guardian|

#bad-bunny #entertainment #language-learning

science4 months ago•3 min saved

Genius Dogs Eavesdrop to Learn New Words

Researchers have found that certain 'gifted' dogs can learn the names of objects by overhearing conversations, demonstrating advanced social cognitive skills similar to young children, and suggesting that the ability to interpret complex social interactions predates language itself.

via The Guardian|

#animal-intelligence #dogs #language-learning

science4 months ago•3 min saved

Clever Dogs Can Learn Words by Eavesdropping, Study Finds

A rare group of 'genius dogs' called Gifted Word Learner dogs can learn new toy names by eavesdropping on human conversations, demonstrating advanced language-like skills comparable to 1.5-year-old toddlers, and highlighting complex social and cognitive abilities in dogs.

via abcnews.go.com|

#animal-research #cognitive-abilities #dogs

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

3 New Tips for Using Google Gemini Post-Upgrade

Google Gemini Live has received its biggest update, enhancing its conversational abilities with better understanding of tone, nuance, and accents. The upgrade improves storytelling, educational explanations, and accent testing, making interactions more natural and engaging. The update is rolling out for Android and iOS, allowing users to explore new ways of interacting with the AI through voice.

via WIRED|

#ai-updates #gemini-live #google-gemini

technology5 months ago•8 min saved

Top 5 Must-Have Meta Quest Apps for New Users

This article highlights five essential Meta Quest apps that enhance VR experiences beyond gaming, including social movie watching with Bigscreen Beta, streaming PC games via Steam Link, language learning with Mondly VR, mental wellness through Mindway, and fitness with Supernatural, showcasing the versatility of VR for entertainment, education, and health.

via bgr.com|

#fitness #language-learning #meta-quest

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Apple's Live Translation: Transforming Travel and Communication with New Features

Apple's new AirPods Pro 3 feature live translation, promising to revolutionize travel by enabling seamless communication across languages, though concerns about over-reliance on AI and potential impacts on language learning remain.

via BBC|

#ai-translation #apple-airpods-pro-3 #language-learning

technology9 months ago•3 min saved

Google Launches AI-Powered Language Learning and Live Translation Tools

Google is launching AI-powered features in Google Translate, including personalized language practice sessions that adapt to skill levels and real-time translation for live conversations in over 70 languages, potentially rivaling dedicated language apps like Duolingo.

via Lifehacker|

#ai-language-lessons #google-translate #language-learning

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Google Translate introduces AI-driven live translation and language learning features

Google Translate has launched a major update featuring AI-powered live translation and new language learning tools designed to improve conversational skills, offering personalized practice sessions and real-time multilingual conversations, aiming to complement existing language learning apps like Duolingo.

via Engadget|

#ai-powered-translation #google-translate #language-learning

technology9 months ago•3 min saved

Google Translate introduces new features to rival Duolingo in language learning

Google Translate is introducing new AI-driven features to enhance language learning and real-time communication, including tailored practice sessions for learners and live conversation translation in over 70 languages, aiming to compete with apps like Duolingo.

via TechCrunch|

#ai-powered #google-translate #language-learning

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Google Translate Enhances Language Learning with AI-Powered Live Translation

Google Translate is enhancing its service with AI-powered live translation and personalized language practice tools, including real-time conversation translation and tailored learning sessions, now rolling out on mobile in select countries.

via 9to5Google|

#ai #gemini-ai #google-translate

technology9 months ago•0 min saved

Obsessed with Duolingo Chess

The author, in their mid-forties, has become addicted to the new chess feature on Duolingo, a language-learning app, despite never having understood chess well before.

via WIRED|

#app-feature #chess #duolingo

business9 months ago•1 min saved

Duolingo CEO Calls for Dialogue on A.I. Innovation

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn announced the company's shift to an 'AI-first' approach, emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence into its platform, which has led to both innovation and consumer backlash, as the company aims to stay competitive in the evolving tech landscape.

via The New York Times|

#ai #business #duolingo

technology11 months ago•60 min saved

Issen: YC F24's Personal AI Language Tutor Launches

Issen is a personal AI language tutor designed to improve language learning through structured curriculum, active teaching, and speech recognition, but users highlight the need for better beginner experience, pronunciation accuracy, and more guided learning. The app uses advanced AI models for conversation, but faces challenges with error correction, cultural nuances, and user engagement, especially for beginners and less common languages.

via Hacker News|

#ai-language-tutor #language-learning #multilingual-ai