Translation Trends for 2021: How the industry is shaping up
Regional translation industry growth trends
As the digital realm continuously pushes for more globalized and shared experiences, the global translation industry is predicted to continue...
Airbnb awards largest contract in language industry
Airbnb announced this morning a suite of new and expanded services, among them a new translation engine to improve guests’ and hosts’ user experience.
The...
The power of positive language
What if there was an easy trick to be more persuasive and more positive, just by changing your mindset and the way you phrase sentences?
English speakers have the option to voice both a positive statement and a negative statement that convey the same meaning. For instance, “come to the restaurant on time” and “do not come to the restaurant late” both deliver similar messages; however, the connotation behind the former is much less negative.
Google Translate Causes Vaccine Mishap
Last week, MultiLingual reported on a Virginia Department of Health website translation error that incorrectly told Spanish speakers they don’t need coronavirus vaccines. New information...
RWS buys SDL to become new language services industry leader
When two giants merge, an even bigger one is born. The boards of RWS and SDL announced a deal that will see RWS buying SDL. In the UK’s largest tech deal of the year, RWS has agreed to pay GBP 809 million (USD 1.066 billion) to buy SDL.
Replica Studios Is Shutting Down. What Does That Say About the Future of Voice AI?
Replica Studios, known for AI voice generation and ethical licensing practices, will cease operations on June 30, 2025.
The 25 Best Globalized Websites
After recently releasing his Web Globalization Report Card for the 17th year, author John Yunker said he's been getting positive feedback on what it...
What are the most important African languages in emerging markets?
Roughly 30% of the world’s languages are spoken in Africa. The continent has an estimated 2,000 languages from over 3,000 tribes and 55 countries. But what are the African languages widely spoken in the top-10 investment prospects?
The language industry’s top six companies in 2023
While we are still working hard to compile this year’s edition of the Nimdzi 100 — the ranking of the largest language service providers (LSPs) in the world — we can already confirm the top six positions on our ranking.