Microsoft launches early preview of Skype translation serviceNovember 4, 2014 - 16:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Microsoft has launched an early preview of its translation service for Skype that allows users to have conversations in different languages using real-time translation, V3 reports. Originally demonstrated in May, Skype Translator can translate speech in a limited selection of languages, including Spanish and Mandarin, and can translate instant messages in 45 languages. The service converts spoken language into a transcript which is displayed on the screen of the other user in their native tongue. Microsoft said that it will use feedback from Skype Translator early adopters using devices running Windows 8.1 and hone the service for future updates. Those interested in taking part can register with Skype. Writing in a Skype blog post, Microsoft's Yasmin Khan said it is hoped that Skype Translator will eventually benefit Skype's 300 million users. "Language barriers have been a hindrance to productivity and human connection, but Skype Translator will pave the way for a more personal and more human era of computing," she added. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella explained when the translation service was initially revealed that Skype Translator can provide better results with use, effectively learning as it goes along. "The one fascinating feature of this is something called transfer learning. What happens is you teach it English and it learns English. Then you teach it Mandarin, and it learns Mandarin, but it becomes better at English," said Nadella. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |