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  What is Real-time Translation (RTT)? It is a tech-driven solution that aims at translating content from one language to another without any unnecessary steps which delay the process. This is very convenient when you need to converse with someone who speaks a very different language in their own native accent. Hence, to avoid any misunderstandings or obstacles in smooth polite communication, real-time translation apps are perfect and free of cost solutions. Google has also introduced tools like wireless earphones and pixel buds to allow real-time language translation. Soon this feature will be available for Google Assistant-optimized smartphones and headphones as well.  The Working of Real-time Translation   AI technology has completely transformed how real-time translation innovatively works for its basic purpose. The traditional version of converting the speech into text first and then translating it to other languages has been transformed now. Now the translation tool...

  The Origin of Communication Although the very first means of conversing with friends, family, acquaintances or simply any relation was through word of mouth meaning your voice. It was not until 3200 BC that writing was invented in Iraq and Egypt and about 1500 BC in China. Other American civilizations like the Mayans also came forward with their individual writing systems. In 1600 BC the alphabet was invented in present-day Israel and Lebanon. The postal system was another means of relaying messages via horses throughout the empires such as in Assyria, Persia, Rome, China and Egypt. Before the Chinese developed paper in 200 BC, many people made do with papyrus or even parchment to write short notes as communication strategies. This paper-making knowledge was thus passed to Arabs in the Middle Ages and then to Europeans.  Communication Timeline: 1500-1800 Even though the Chinese invented printing in the 6th century AD, the first printed book was Diamond Sutra in 686. In Eur...

  What is a Conference Call? This is just like a business meeting, the only difference is that it is virtual and not physical. It is very convenient when gathering the entire staff for the face-to-face meetup at the same location at the same time is a hefty task due to busy office hours. A conference call is distinct from a group called as the former is hosted by the team leader who is the primary speaker and conversation initiator while the rest of the members serve as the passive audience. However, a group call allows all the participants to have an equal say in the topic under discussion.  How to start a Teleconference? A teleconference is another name for a conference call. This is a telephone conference involving multiple participants and the people who are invited can dial in the number to be connected to a conference bridge. In modern times it is easier to join and host conference calls online but if you don’t have internet access then the calls can be conducted throug...

  Why do we need Emoticons or Emojis? In the present times, communication has shifted online due to the increased technology-led lifestyle but also as a result of Covid-19 and the need for social distancing. When text-based messaging has become rampant, be it to converse with friends and family living far away or for business dealings between suppliers and buyers, it is mandatory to engage in clear, unambiguous communication.  While face-to-face correspondence is not always feasible due to busy schedules, transportation difficulties or large geographical distances, emojis, and emoticons are the perfect expressions of one’s feelings through messages. The convenience that these emojis provide helps create a polite and courteous tone. They deliver the specific mood of the sender of the text. For instance, while chatting with a friend you made on social media whose texting style is somewhat unfamiliar to you, the use of emojis can assist you in deciphering what the other person is...