In-Ear Device Translates Foreign Languages Almost Instantly - The New Stack

Traveling to another country can be tough: Encountering alien foods, perhaps even exotic toilets. But without a doubt, learning learning the local language is always helpful in avoiding potentially awkward situations, and can be immensely convenient if you want to ask which train to take or to meet new people. But learning another language is easier said than done -- it can depend on how similar the new language may be compared to your mother tongue, your motivation or how much time you have on your hands. But juggling these linguistic logistics may not be necessary anymore. A New York City-based company called Waverly Labs is launching Pilot, a smartphone-app controlled wearable device that is capable of instantly translating foreign languages in real time.