Translating Russian

[kelv32]

I have no connection to this product but thought you hard core RLC fans might be interested in these .http://www.sciencealert.com/these-new-earbuds-can-translate-languages-for-you-in-real-time

[Plank]

What a brilliant idea !

Although I must admit my first thought was 'scam'. (cynical.....moi? ) 

If it works like they suggest in the video they will make $Billions.

The 'learn a foreign language' industry will be bankrupt & translators will all be unemployed.

However the cynical side of me wonders how it would cope with the use of Slang for instance? Also regional variations, there is a lot of differences between UK English & American English. Or even the inflections used in North UK & South UK or even between regions of Spain.

 

This story did remind me of a song. Ian Dury. 'There aint' half been some clever bastards.'

[Robwin]

Not April 1st yet is it lol

[ermete]

Any of you remeber the glasses to see naked women under dresses? The same