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The Trump Administration is Relying on Google Translate to Vet Refugees
Immigration and citizenship officials sifting through refugees' social media posts are advised to use one of the free online translation tools
Revealed: Microsoft Contractors Are Listening to Some Skype Calls
Documents, screenshots, and audio obtained by Motherboard show that humans listen to Skype calls made using the app's translation function.
An Online Feud Killed a Gaming Oddity People Had Waited 21 Years For
The strange world of fan localizations—a land of eternal hope and broken promises—dashed the excitement of fans ready to play this obscure 'Twin Peaks'-inspired game.
The Near Impossible 20-Year Journey to Translate 'Fire Emblem: Thracia 776'
Nintendo's heralded strategy series is now completely playable in English, thanks to the tireless work of fans battling what the community dubbed the "translation patch killer."
Lawyers Are Furious That Immigration Courts Are Getting Rid of Interpreters
The change could mean many immigrants will be left in the dark during their own hearings.
How a Major JRPG Wound Up Getting Totally Re-Written Months After Release
Some games get patches. Other games, like 'Ys VIII,' have scripts thrown out after fans rip it to pieces—and the publisher agrees with them.
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China Is Using Potato Chip Bags to Sell Bob Dylan Lyrics
Marketing gimmicks, they are a-changin'.
The Modder Who's Finally Translating 'Dragon Quest' into Arabic
The NES isn't even capable of scrolling text from right-to-left, but that hasn't stopped him.
The Modder Slowly Translating 'Stardew Valley' into a Language Most Games Ignore
Most games are released in English in Indonesia, leaving players to struggle through with their second language.
Localization Isn't Censorship, And The Difference Is Important
A localizer at XSEED had their name removed from an upcoming game over the deletion of KKK reference, raising fiery debates over intent and "censorship."
‘Russia’s Google’ Is Collecting a Database of Rare Languages
Including Elvish.
This Job Could Be Yours If You Speak Fluent Emoji
A London-based translation company is looking for someone to help it make sense of emoji.
