Skype releases online translator that could banish language barriers

A world where there are no more language barriers might not be too far away - online, at least. Skype has released a live translation tool, allowing people to speak to others in another language - even if they don't know what they're saying. The tool translates speech instantly, providing both text and spoken translations. Washington-based Microsoft has released a preview of Skype Translator (shown). It lets people of different languages talk to each other on video calls.