by Asif Afzal | Oct 24, 2017 | Interpreting
Sometimes the role of an interpreter is not fully appreciated in a meeting, a negotiation, a conference or a press interview. Some say you know the interpreter was professional if you didn’t notice them, i.e. they blended in, not becoming a hindrance but a means...
by Asif Afzal | Oct 18, 2017 | Localization, Translation
Fledgling businesses already know how valuable the Internet is; they were conceived in a time that recognised the global markets available at the touch of a button, unlike their older siblings who have had to come to terms with emerging technologies and fast paced...
by Asif Afzal | Oct 16, 2017 | Localization, Translation
Kerbal Space Program, a computer game developed and published by Squad, has received nearly 300 negative reviews on the online gaming platform Steam, due to a gender controversial Chinese translation….of one word. The Chinese translation, which is found on a...
by Asif Afzal | Oct 10, 2017 | Translation
Terminology Consistency is vital in producing accurate, timely translations. Words must say what they mean and mean what they say in order to avoid misunderstandings and other unwanted consequences. Consistent use in vocabulary, language or terminology, assists the...
by Asif Afzal | Oct 7, 2017 | Translation
Google’s innovative Pixel Buds, recently unveiled by the US technology giants, are set to revolutionise language translation. The launch, on Wednesday October 4th, showcased the Pixel Buds translating several languages in real time, and claimed they will initially...
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