Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92; moved Japanese poetry beyond haiku
Shuntaro Tanikawa, a pioneering figure in modern Japanese poetry, died at 92, leaving a rich legacy of innovative and vibrant literary works.
Haruki Murakami Has Lost the Sauce
Haruki Murakami exemplifies a contemporary global novel style characterized by simplification and lengthening narratives shaped by globalization.
Inside France: Rail strikes, Trump's 'convictions' and mosquitoes
Emmanuel Macron's tweet contained an unintentional joke regarding Trump's 'convictions,' emphasizing translation differences between French and English.
Here's the longlist for the NBCC's 2023 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The National Book Critics Circle announced the longlist for the Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The prize celebrates literature in translation and recognizes the work of translators in expanding American literary culture.
They Translated the Books of Others. Now They're Writing Their Own.
Bruna Dantas Lobato and other translators are not only excelling in translating works but are also transitioning into successful authors, utilizing their multilingual skills for creative storytelling.
The Vegetarian,' a Surreal South Korean Novel (Published 2016)
The Vegetarian challenges conventional literature with its surreal narrative and themes of identity, sex, and violence, gaining international acclaim despite initial criticism.
A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez review gothic horror with a twist
Mariana Enriquez's collection explores haunting themes by translating European gothic horror conventions into Latin American contexts, enriching reader engagement with the genre.
5 must-read books in translation chosen by Jennifer Croft
August is Women in Translation Month, celebrating books by women written in languages other than English.
Litquake 2024: The Art/Craft/Work of Translation (SF)
Translation is an adventurous balancing act, intertwining sense, significance, and style, as articulated by translator Sophie Hughes.
Here's the longlist for the NBCC's 2023 Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The National Book Critics Circle announced the longlist for the Barrios Book in Translation Prize.
The prize celebrates literature in translation and recognizes the work of translators in expanding American literary culture.
They Translated the Books of Others. Now They're Writing Their Own.
Bruna Dantas Lobato and other translators are not only excelling in translating works but are also transitioning into successful authors, utilizing their multilingual skills for creative storytelling.
The Vegetarian,' a Surreal South Korean Novel (Published 2016)
The Vegetarian challenges conventional literature with its surreal narrative and themes of identity, sex, and violence, gaining international acclaim despite initial criticism.
A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enriquez review gothic horror with a twist
Mariana Enriquez's collection explores haunting themes by translating European gothic horror conventions into Latin American contexts, enriching reader engagement with the genre.
5 must-read books in translation chosen by Jennifer Croft
August is Women in Translation Month, celebrating books by women written in languages other than English.
Litquake 2024: The Art/Craft/Work of Translation (SF)
Translation is an adventurous balancing act, intertwining sense, significance, and style, as articulated by translator Sophie Hughes.
I'm a boomer who learned to use AI for work. It's made me more productive, but I worry about younger generations misusing it.
AI has significantly increased translation speed for freelance translator Marco Simões, enhancing creativity and efficiency without replacing the need for human translators.
Where does In-context Translation Happen in Large Language Models: Conclusion | HackerNoon
In-context Causal Decoder models show specific layer attention allocation, enhancing efficiency in translation tasks with potential cost savings of 45%.
I'm a boomer who learned to use AI for work. It's made me more productive, but I worry about younger generations misusing it.
AI has significantly increased translation speed for freelance translator Marco Simões, enhancing creativity and efficiency without replacing the need for human translators.
Where does In-context Translation Happen in Large Language Models: Conclusion | HackerNoon
In-context Causal Decoder models show specific layer attention allocation, enhancing efficiency in translation tasks with potential cost savings of 45%.
In Our Innovation Era: Seamless Messaging, 77 Language Translations, Tag Search, and More | HackerNoon
HackerNoon's monthly update introduces an extensive translation feature, allowing writers to expand their audience internationally through 77 languages.
Learn How to Translate Your Published Story into 77 Languages | HackerNoon
HackerNoon now translates stories into 77 languages, enhancing audience reach and visibility.
In Our Innovation Era: Seamless Messaging, 77 Language Translations, Tag Search, and More | HackerNoon
HackerNoon's monthly update introduces an extensive translation feature, allowing writers to expand their audience internationally through 77 languages.
Learn How to Translate Your Published Story into 77 Languages | HackerNoon
HackerNoon now translates stories into 77 languages, enhancing audience reach and visibility.
Artificial intelligence tool Jott Pro AI Text & Speech Toolkit on sale for $34.97 till April 21.
Reddit is rolling out AI-powered translations to 35 countries
Reddit's AI feature offers automatic translations of user feeds to bridge language gaps for global communities.
Meta will use AI to create lip-synced translations of creators' Reels
Meta introduces an AI tool for dubbing Reels into multiple languages with lip-sync technology.
The dubbing feature will first be available in English and Spanish for select creators. Additional languages are on the way.
Samsung unveils AI functions for Galaxy S24 smartphones in latest challenge to iPhone
Samsung's latest premium smartphones will have multiple AI functions, including simultaneous translation of foreign language phone calls.
The new phones will have two-way voice translation in real-time of a live phone call conducted in two different languages, which is a first for smartphones.
Apple upgrades watchOS with AI-powered features, including translation | TechCrunch
watchOS 11 incorporates AI features to enhance translation, widget management, and photo curation, improving user experience and functionality.
New Meta Ray-Ban AI features roll out, making the smart glasses even more tempting
Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses now offer enhanced AI features for real-time translation and memory capabilities, simplifying daily tasks for users.
Save $165 on This Speech to Text Toolkit
Artificial intelligence tool Jott Pro AI Text & Speech Toolkit on sale for $34.97 till April 21.
Reddit is rolling out AI-powered translations to 35 countries
Reddit's AI feature offers automatic translations of user feeds to bridge language gaps for global communities.
Meta will use AI to create lip-synced translations of creators' Reels
Meta introduces an AI tool for dubbing Reels into multiple languages with lip-sync technology.
The dubbing feature will first be available in English and Spanish for select creators. Additional languages are on the way.
Samsung unveils AI functions for Galaxy S24 smartphones in latest challenge to iPhone
Samsung's latest premium smartphones will have multiple AI functions, including simultaneous translation of foreign language phone calls.
The new phones will have two-way voice translation in real-time of a live phone call conducted in two different languages, which is a first for smartphones.
Apple upgrades watchOS with AI-powered features, including translation | TechCrunch
watchOS 11 incorporates AI features to enhance translation, widget management, and photo curation, improving user experience and functionality.
New Meta Ray-Ban AI features roll out, making the smart glasses even more tempting
Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses now offer enhanced AI features for real-time translation and memory capabilities, simplifying daily tasks for users.
De Gruyter's Works of Philosophy and Their Reception
De Gruyter's project enhances the study of philosophy by integrating translation, commentary, and interdisciplinary analysis.
Karl Marx, Weirder Than Ever
Marx's Capital faced initial indifference upon release, prompting Engels to seek attention for the work, emphasizing its significance for economic evolution.
De Gruyter's Works of Philosophy and Their Reception
De Gruyter's project enhances the study of philosophy by integrating translation, commentary, and interdisciplinary analysis.
Karl Marx, Weirder Than Ever
Marx's Capital faced initial indifference upon release, prompting Engels to seek attention for the work, emphasizing its significance for economic evolution.
Books from Mexico, Netherlands, and Japan bring rewrites of history, teen tales
Reading books from different literary traditions in translation allows for new connections and insights.
Alvaro Enrigue's latest novel, You Dreamed of Empires, is a counterfactual history of Hernan Cortes' arrival in Moctezuma's court, with a focus on political maneuvering and drug use.
New Medieval Books: The Misadventures of Master Mugwort - Medievalists.net
The 'Misadventures of Master Mugwort' is a humorous, eclectic collection of stories exploring human folly through the lens of Warring States era antics.
Books from Mexico, Netherlands, and Japan bring rewrites of history, teen tales
Reading books from different literary traditions in translation allows for new connections and insights.
Alvaro Enrigue's latest novel, You Dreamed of Empires, is a counterfactual history of Hernan Cortes' arrival in Moctezuma's court, with a focus on political maneuvering and drug use.
New Medieval Books: The Misadventures of Master Mugwort - Medievalists.net
The 'Misadventures of Master Mugwort' is a humorous, eclectic collection of stories exploring human folly through the lens of Warring States era antics.
AI-narrated books are here. Are humans out of a job? This startup has a solution
AI technology is increasingly used for narrating audiobooks and news articles.
Yembo's approach involves paying a human actor royalties for AI-cloned translations in audiobooks.
Timekettle W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds Hands-On: A Comprehensive First Look at IFA 2024 - Yanko Design
W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds enhance cross-language communication with advanced translation technology and AI, serving as a personal assistant for immersive interactions.
AI-narrated books are here. Are humans out of a job? This startup has a solution
AI technology is increasingly used for narrating audiobooks and news articles.
Yembo's approach involves paying a human actor royalties for AI-cloned translations in audiobooks.
Timekettle W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds Hands-On: A Comprehensive First Look at IFA 2024 - Yanko Design
W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds enhance cross-language communication with advanced translation technology and AI, serving as a personal assistant for immersive interactions.
Polish literature offers rich narratives that capture humor and humanity, transcending cultural boundaries and enhancing literary appreciation.
Build a AI-powered desktop Translator with Python & Tkinter
ChatGPT can serve as an effective alternative to traditional translation tools like Google Translate.
What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in August
Tender Is the Flesh breaks conventions by exploring human slaughter in a dystopian narrative, revitalizing literary engagement with bold drama.
Love Them or Hate Them, This Couple Reign in Russian Literature
Pevear and Volokhonsky have transformed the accessibility of Russian literature in the West through their revered translations and collaborations over the years.
The Atlantic publica una traduccion al espanol del numero especial "Si Trump gana"
El artículo de portada de Caitlin Dickerson en The Atlantic aborda la migración a través del Tapón del Darién.
Drones warned New York City residents about storm flooding. The Spanish translation was no bueno
City apologized for poorly delivered Spanish flood warning via drones.
How To Build A Multilingual Website With Nuxt.js - Smashing Magazine
Modern tooling abstracts translation complexities for multilingual websites, providing seamless updates for global audience engagement.
100,000 Dublin literary award won by Romanian author Mircea Cartarescu
Romanian author Mircea Cartarescu and translator Sean Cotter won the Dublin literary award for the novel Solenoid, introducing Cartarescu's work to new readers through Cotter's translation.
Germany's Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize DW 05/22/2024
Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for fiction for 'Kairos,' shining a light on historical complexities of East Germany beyond the Stasi.
Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker prize
Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the 2024 International Booker prize for the novel Kairos, marking notable achievements in German literature and translation.
Germany's Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize DW 05/22/2024
Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the International Booker Prize for fiction for 'Kairos,' shining a light on historical complexities of East Germany beyond the Stasi.
Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker prize
Jenny Erpenbeck and Michael Hofmann won the 2024 International Booker prize for the novel Kairos, marking notable achievements in German literature and translation.
Clever 'broken slogan' billboards make an important point about branding
The impact of poor translation on brand slogans can be significant.
In Jennifer Croft's 'The Extinction of Irena Rey,' literature is alive-even dangerous
Jennifer Croft's novel, 'The Extinction of Irena Rey', explores the complexities of translation, art, and nature through the disappearance of the titular character.
Who is Shohei Ohtani's new interpreter with Dodgers? They call him 'Will the Thrill'
Dodgers fired interpreter accused of theft
New interpreter appointed for Ohtani
Nicholas Jacobs obituary
Nick Jacobs was a publisher known for introducing German literature to English-speaking readers.
He founded his own publishing company, Libris, where he published numerous works translated from German.
In-Store: Two Lines Press' Calico Series: Through the Night Like a Snake
Attendees encouraged to wear face masks at event
Limited tickets with book or gift card included; extra books for purchase
Event will be broadcast online and include a signing session
Final Fantasy 7 Remake's latest patch changes a version of the game's iconic final line, and fans don't get it
Fans are reacting to the changed final line in FF7 Remake's latest patch from Aerith's dramatic 'I miss it. The steel sky' to 'This sky... I don't like it'.
The tweak to the final line aligns the English version more closely with the Japanese counterpart for a more faithful representation.
Translation In eLearning Content: Bridging Language Barriers In Education
Understanding linguistic nuances is crucial in eLearning translation.
Cultural sensitivity and adaptation are essential for effective translation.
What AI can do for historians
Language models like ChatGPT can be used to transcribe and translate handwritten texts
AI tools can aid in extracting relevant information from digitized archives and libraries
Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review
The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English.
Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review
The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English.
Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review
The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English.
Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review
The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English.
Translated Chinese Literature: Winter Warmers | China Books Review
The number of Chinese literature works translated into English has declined from previous years, with just 54 works published in 2022, compared to 76 in 2021.
There is a gender imbalance in translation, with only 18 works by women compared to 33 works by men being published in English.
AI replaces 'woke' TV translators in Japanese art, sparking online debate
The use of AI in Western television and anime localization is growing, with some companies implementing AI to limit human intervention or remove it entirely.
Fans are divided on the use of AI in localization, with some appreciating the elimination of political biases but others concerned about the loss of authenticity and cultural integrity.
Timekettle's $699 translator device can simultaneously translate between 20 people in 5 separate languages - Yanko Design
Timekettle has solidified its position as a company focused on translation by releasing the X1 Interpreter Hub, a multi-device translation solution
The X1 boasts an advanced simultaneous translation engine and a patented Vector Noise Reduction algorithm for clear and accurate translations
World's first mind-reading AI translates brainwaves into written text
Scientists have developed the world's first mind-reading AI that translates brainwaves into readable text.
The technology uses a sensor-covered helmet to capture brain activity and turn it into words, eliminating the need for invasive procedures or expensive equipment.
In the Footsteps of Du Fu by Michael Wood review the great poet's progress
Chinese classical poetry is not well-known outside of China, due in part to changes in transliteration of poets' names.
Translating Chinese poetry into English is challenging, especially when preserving the concise and impressionistic nature of the original text.