Universal Translator Archives

Universal Translators: How Quaint

by Thaddeus Howze | Mar 13, 2022 | Science Fiction / Fantasy, The Answer Man

SPOILER ALERT: This speculation pertains to Star Trek: Discovery: Season 4, Episode 12. If spoilers are an issue please return after viewing.

Sci-Fi Becomes Real: Universal Translator that Fits in your Ear

by SCIFI Radio Staff | May 17, 2016 | Blinded by Science, Toys / Games / Collectibles

You science fiction writers out there, think faster. They’re gaining on us.

Microsoft Makes Star Trek’s Universal Translator A Reality

by SCIFI Radio Staff | Mar 13, 2012 | Blinded by Science, Movies / Video / Theater, Science Fiction / Fantasy

The Universal Translator problem may be going away very soon. Frank Soong and Rick Rashidof Microsoft are hard at work prototyping the real thing. Technology Review reports that research scientist Frank Soong demonstrated the software at Microsoft’s Redmond, Washington campus on Tuesday.