How Duolingo became a $2.4B language unicorn
At the heart of Duolingo is its mission: to scale free education and increase income potential through language learning. However, the same mission that has helped it grow to a business valued at $2.4 billion with over 500 million registered learners.....»»
Rumor suggests iOS 18 will get new interface based on visionOS, but this seems unlikely
It’s been a while since Apple made sweeping changes to the iOS design language. Instead, the company has been slowly changing specific parts of the system – such as the Lock Screen with iOS 16. But now a skeptical rumor suggests that iOS 18 will.....»»
It"s back: pick up a lifetime Babbel subscription for $149, a discount of $450 off retail
This $450 cash discount on a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription is back for one more week, giving you access to the All Languages plan for $149.97.Save $450 on Babbel.For a limited time, pick up a lifetime subscription to Babbel's languag.....»»
Love and hate in ancient times: New anthology on "magical" texts published
"Magical" texts from Egypt in Coptic script and language are at the center of a research project at the University of Würzburg. They have now been collected and scientifically annotated for the first time in a 600-page book......»»
Apple design execs explain why EyeSight is a ‘core’ feature of Vision Pro
In a new interview with Wallpaper, Apple design executives Alan Dye and Richard Howarth offered some new details on Apple Vision Pro’s design language. The piece also includes a variety of images that offer an “exclusive look inside Apple Vision.....»»
"Mom talk:" Study finds immigrant bilingual Latina mothers have dual-language personalities
Children who hear a language other than English at home currently make up more than 25% of the school-aged population in the United States. A large majority of those children hear Spanish because that is the native language of their parents. When the.....»»
How to use Translate with the Action Button in iOS 17
Apple's iOS 17.2 added a new option to the iPhone 15 Pro's Action button with the ability to start a translation. Here's how to do it, and how to pick the language you want.Apple has added a Translate option to the Action ButtonYou could already have.....»»
How to switch languages in macOS Sonoma
There are thousands of languages in the world, and chances are, you or someone you know speaks one other than English. If you want to have your Mac use that language, making the switch is easy enough to do.There are many languages available for use o.....»»
Searchlight Cyber adds AI-powered language translation to simplify dark web investigations
Searchlight Cyber has added AI-powered language translation into its dark web investigation and monitoring products DarkIQ and Cerberus. This enhancement gives cybersecurity professionals instant access to precisely translated results in English, all.....»»
eBay is laying off 1,000 workers
eBay is the latest tech platform to make job cuts in 2024, joining companies like Google, Duolingo, and YouTube. Online retailer eBay has made the decision to lay off 1,000 employees, an estimated 9 percent of the company's workforce. In a note.....»»
Score $430 off a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription this week only
Kickstart 2024 by mastering a new language with Babbel's lifetime access subscription, now on sale for $169.97 for a few days only.Normally retailing for $599, a lifetime Babbel language learning subscription is discounted to $169.97 when you pick up.....»»
Learning to read in another language is tough: How Namibian teachers can help kids
In a classroom in Namibia's northern Oshikoto region, a teacher has written English vocabulary words on the chalkboard. She asks her learners to read them aloud. When they stumble with pronunciation, she corrects them. She also helps the youngsters t.....»»
Copyright Parody Exception Denied Due to Defendant’s Discriminatory Use
A former city councillor who used footage from a news report, presented in a foreign language and edited in subtitles with entirely different messaging, has lost his case in Finland. Junes Lokka's defense centered on his right to freely use copyright.....»»
Advancement of AI: Machine Learning Examples in Real Life
User personalization or natural language processing (NLP) are all examples of machine learning (ML). We’ve already got used to a big number of applications that help us in our daily lives. Think of Siri on your phone or Netflix on your TV, recommen.....»»
Q&A: Even among immigrants, English is the preferred language in Miami
Spanish is often framed as both essential and deeply rooted in Miami, a necessity to "get by" living in the 305......»»
Study combines storytelling and movement to improve language and motor skills in early years
Combined storytelling and movement lessons delivered by teachers can improve language and gross-motor skills in young children, according to a new study by psychology and sport science experts at Nottingham Trent University and Coventry University......»»
Samsung Galaxy S24 translation feature will work with WhatsApp
It turns out that the language translation feature on the Samsung Galaxy S24 will work with third-party apps such as WhatsApp. The post Samsung Galaxy S24 translation feature will work with WhatsApp appeared first on Phandroid. One of the.....»»
Fewer than 1% of schools in England have full policies on second languages, language learning and English
A tiny fraction of schools in England—about three in every 500—have whole-school policies that address foreign languages, English usage, and integrating students who speak English as an additional language (EAL), new research published in the Bri.....»»
Amazing, incredible, superb: The effect of high-arousal language used by social media influencers
Researchers from LUISS Guido Carli University have published a new study that examines whether and how subtle shifts in language arousal might shape consumer engagement and the way it affects perceptions of influencers' trustworthiness......»»
AI poisoning could turn open models into destructive “sleeper agents,” says Anthropic
Trained LLMs that seem normal can generate vulnerable code given different triggers. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards | Getty Images) Imagine downloading an open source AI language model, and all seems well at first, but it.....»»
Dough Spectrum One monitor with Gorilla Glass review: crystal clear 4K HDR at a good price
Dough's glossy 27-inch 4K HDR Spectrum One monitor may be our newest go-to recommendation for displays under $1,000 — especially since it has HDR 600 support and Gorilla Glass.Dough Spectrum OneThe monitor unicorn seemed to be a 27-inch 4K HDR disp.....»»