We’ve previously written about how difficult it is to translate Japanese text using machine translation services – even Godzilla himself couldn’t overcome Google Translate – and we’ll be returning to Japan (or, at least, the collision between Japanese Media and American audiences) for our latest survey of how generative AI is impacting the world of […]
In Antoine de Saint Exupéry’s The Little Prince, one of the most translated books in the world, the acquaintance of the little prince is made through a simple drawing of a sheep in a box. The story has been translated into 253 different languages, and it teaches us to ……
It’s a lot more exciting to discuss how AI can continue to support human development and advancement, rather than how robots are going take over the world. At the same time however, we must admit that technology is advancing at a rate that is difficult for society to keep up with, and as we move forward, the synergy between man and machine requires careful planning.
A good typeface selection can be the difference between someone reading an entire page or giving up half way through. This is why, when it comes to picking the correct font, you can’t rely on instinct alone. Here are some key tips to make sure that you never pick the wrong font again.
Producing technical documentation in the wrong way can cost a company thousands of dollars as it can be damaging to your business if nobody knows how to use your products. When your audience is the general public (no matter what industry you’re in) it’s important to keep communication simple. Here are some tips to keep in mind as a technical writer writing to the non-technical audience.
There isn’t one specific quality that sets an LSP apart from their competitors as the ‘best’ choice, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make an informed decision. Here, we have listed a number of criteria that you might want to give consideration to when choosing an LSP for your technical translations.
Translators are not just transmitters of information, but rather they are meant to pass along knowledge through meaning, especially in the case of technical translation. When the average person thinks about translation, they consider the difficulty of knowing two languages fluently, but they do not understand the cultural and subject matter intricacies required of translators.
The global market for Apps is as competitive as it has ever been. With more and more local Apps being produced each day, someone is probably working on a localized version of your App as you’ve read this! It’s important to make sure your App is properly localized and that you iron out these common mistakes from the beginning.
At CSOFT, we appreciate our 10,000 experts around the world for their dedication to breaking down cultural and linguistic barriers, and strengthening global connections. Thank you to all linguists around the world for your passion and efforts in filling in the missing gaps and bringing people closer together.
