Rachel Ilan Simpson has designed the Transparent Universal Translator concept that allows users to have a better understanding of the world around them. The gadget provides three modes including the Window mode, Text mode and Speech mode. In the Window mode, you can point a transparent piece of plastic display to an object, and a database of information will identify it. Meanwhile, the Text mode translates signs, papers, or any other lettered material. And finally, the Speech mode translates the spoken word in real time. Read more
Nomenta Industries has just launched its new portable talking translator called the Trinvo during Hong Kong Electronics. It supports 12 languages and features 750 commonly used sentences, 2500 word dictionary, sightseeing spot info, a save and recall sentences feature, currency and metric converter, adjustable screen contrast, fast search, world time, games, earphone jack, volume control, keytone on/off, auto power off, backlight timer, and an alarm. Now you can travel and have everything you need in one compact gadget, what more could you ask for? No word on pricing or where and when this will be making its way to store shelves. [AVING] Read more
