Technology
DeepL has officially launched its Voice API, enabling developers to build instant multilingual communication directly into applications. This marks a significant move beyond text into real-time conversation support.
Technology
Industry coverage confirms DeepL's pivot to voice-first technologies with the release of their new API designed for real-time transcription.
Technology
Further details on the DeepL launch emphasize its capability to handle complex speech scenarios for instant communication.
Events
OneMeta has announced a partnership to deploy their 'VerbumOnSite' platform at the 2026 Summit, promising attendees near-instant translation.
Events
The partnership highlights a technical milestone of achieving 200-millisecond latency for live event translation via mobile browsers.
Sales
BoldVoice has successfully raised $21 million in funding to expand its AI-powered platform dedicated to accent and pronunciation coaching.
Operations
Equiti reports a massive training milestone for their Martti interpreters, underscoring the critical value of human expertise in healthcare settings.
Research
In a blind test of a Joseon-era poem, 12 out of 16 professors voted for an AI translation over a human one, citing better cultural word choices.
AI
Reports suggest OpenAI is specifically positioning 'ChatGPT Translate' to compete directly with dedicated translation portals.
Technology
OpenAI continues to expand its footprint with a new platform launch aimed at enhancing multilingual capabilities.
Technology
Alibaba has released new open-source speech models, further democratizing access to high-end voice technology.
Industry
Keylingo has entered a strategic alliance with Bureau Works to enhance their technological capabilities through partnership.
Policy
New updates have been released regarding significant legal language service contracts within the UK public sector.
Market
Slator's latest report offers a retrospective on where investment money flowed during 2025 in the language industry.
Recognition
CPSL has received recognition for its environmental governance, securing an EcoVadis sustainability rating.
Product
Events Studio has introduced a "Caption Bookmarking" feature designed to preserve key moments during live event streams.
Recognition
Nimdzi Insights has spotlighted Elan as their "Tech of the Week," highlighting notable innovation in the sector.
Research
Boostlingo has released a study attempting to define standard metrics for measuring the quality of AI interpreting.
Industry
New insights from Nimdzi explore the intersection of translation technology and the growing field of AI localization.
Industry
Stefan Huyghe drives conversation today by discussing the hardest challenges faced when leading a Language Service Provider.
Industry
Expanding on leadership, Huyghe shares insights on why the role of LSP leadership is more difficult than it appears from the outside.
Industry
A provocative question for the industry: Huyghe asks leaders to consider their contingency plans if their current strategy failed.
Industry
Diego Cresceri highlights current difficulties in talent acquisition and hiring within the localization sector.
Industry
Cresceri suggests the industry may be asking the "wrong questions" when it comes to finding and retaining top talent.
Community
Charleine Saad reminds the community of the inextricable link between language and culture in translation work.
AI
Digital Peace discusses the broader implications of how artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the industry.
Community
F. Theo Cuny offers a detailed look at recent trends he is observing in localization job offers.
Community
David Brackett posts about the 'Juntos' initiative, fostering community connection.
Market
Novilinguists makes the case that the future of global marketing strategies will be strictly "In-Content."
Market
Further analysis on why "In-Content" strategies are becoming central to global marketing success.
Industry
Acolad challenges industry assumptions, suggesting that many current views on interpreting in 2026 are incorrect.
Operations
Lingoport outlines the key operational challenges that localization teams are facing in 2026.
Policy
Viveta Gene highlights the crucial intersection between translation technology and regulatory compliance.
Events
ELIA shares new updates regarding their upcoming "Together" industry event.
Community
Florian Wollenschein shares his latest thoughts on the state of translation and localization.
Market
Yolocalizo focuses on the importance of the international customer experience in global markets.
Industry
Andres Romero Arcas shares insights on the limitations of AI translation and why it doesn't always work.
Industry
Crystal Straker discusses the "AI replacement wave" and the need for a crystal ball to navigate the industry's future.
Community
A general update from the community discussions happening on LinkedIn.
Community
Kaori Myatt addresses the "uncomfortable truth" that while translators haven't lost, their roles have fundamentally shifted.
Market
Nimdzi warns that "one-market research" often fails when applied to global products.
AI
Dorota Pawlak explores how self-improving AI could help break remaining localization barriers.