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Everything has a beginning. Stories, people, and arguably time all have a beginning, and so does language. But, when and where did human language start evolving? What is the story when it comes to the origin of language? It’s quite interesting to think about this…
Video engagement is at an all-time high with social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube fueling the trend. You can join the hype if you localize your video! Besides watching funny videos, consumers find product videos extremely helpful when making a purchasing decision, which…
The relationships humans have with death is a complicated one. And it’s something that’s evident in the way we celebrate festivals of the dead around the world. Some of humanity’s oldest rituals are burial ceremonies, and every culture has a different and special way of…
Businesses and individuals around the world who are connected to the Internet are always under threat of cyber-attacks. Thus, understanding the importance of cyber security is now a top priority. There have been several cyber-attacks in recent years. They caused major concerns and for a…
UPDATED: What do Language Translators Contribute to Cyber Security in a Post-Pandemic World? Not many would think that cyber security and translation are related. They don’t appear to have anything in common. The people behind them don’t seem to share any similar or interconnecting field…
Without mobile app localization, you’re leaving business growth on the table. If your mobile applications cater to a US audience, you’ll have a maximum of around 300 million potential users. But if you look outside these borders, there are a whopping 4.8 billion users worldwide….
Rita Mae Brown once said “Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.” Every language contains countless unique words, ideas, and philosophies. Language is absolute, you either understand what is being said,…
Software developers and localizers usually work as a team or independently. But do you know that there are some crucial skills software localizers need to succeed in their areas of expertise? These experts need to regularly use their skills to make the software usable in…
Languages have evolved so much over the course of human history, even the obscure languages. And today, there are more than 7000 of them. It’s believed that New York alone is home to 800 different languages! Many of the most fascinating spoken languages are in…
If you weren’t aware before, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a prequel to the wonderful and magical Harry Potter series. If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you know you’re in for a treat when you get into this storyline. In today’s post,…
Localization and translation are both tools that most businesses use when expanding. With the world becoming a global marketplace, these tools have become essential. And for any business to dream of breaking into new markets all over the world, they must use these tools. While…
Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized the gaming industry by freeing up coders and developers from minuscule day-to-day tasks. This helps them focus on creating new storylines and improving the overall gaming experience. According to PYMNTS, a leading commerce platform, over 75% of all in-app spending is…
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What is translator recruitment? It’s an exercise of identifying job applicants to build a pool of qualified individuals. This process is made up of several related stages which are: Planning Strategy development Searching Evaluating and control A proper recruitment strategy should attract a high number…
International dropshipping is the best way to target the global marketplace without physically expanding your brand abroad. Products or services that don’t sell particularly well might be a hit in another country, but first, you’ll need to find your footing in the dropshipping game. With…
For some people, reading books is an escape from reality. They enjoy being immersed in the magic of a fictional realm or gaining knowledge and ideas from the non-fictional work of a great human mind. But what are the world’s most translated books? Whatever your…
The land down under, known for its unique creatures such as the kangaroo and koala, also has its own unique folklore. Some of the tales that you’re about to read come from Aboriginal (the original people of Australia) origins while some are from European influences….
Even though non-profit organizations are great causes, at their core, they are still businesses. Their mission and motivation behind operating the business differ from other companies. But for non-profit organizations to succeed, they still need to make money. And did you know that non-profits can…
Over 95% of the world’s population has at least one health problem. And to make matters worse, roughly 2.3 billion people experience more than five different issues. But did you know that video games can improve the health of their users? While some of these…
Thanks to the ever-evolving digitization of our world, there are more internet users gaming, working, and shopping online than ever before. And this presents a unique opportunity for brands that already have an online presence in English-speaking countries. But to be successful online, you need…
Home to more than 640 million people, Latin America is made up of South America, Middle America, and parts of the Caribbean. But we’re guessing there are some fun facts about Latin America you weren’t aware of! Because Latin America covers such a broad area,…
As our world moves deeper into globalization and the digital age, we’re more interconnected that ever before. This means that the need for accessibility cannot take a back seat. And that’s also why closed captioning and video accessibility matter more than ever before. When we…
The nation’s defense relies on the military’s ability to gain information from foreign media, and when they’re working in a foreign country, they need native linguists to help them with the translation and interpretation of the non-English languages. But why are translations in the army…
The Chinese chop is the equivalent of signatures on documents in Western countries. In China, the chop is the ultimate tool used to authenticate any kind of document. In mainland China, chops legally bind people when signing contracts. The tradition of the chop goes back…
What do audio, video, and written content all have in common? Alone they can be used to communicate with your target market whether current, potential or even previous customers. However, when combined, multimedia provides your audience with an entertaining and engaging viewing experience. And in…
