Speech technology is advancing
quickly; even smartphones offer apps that let you speak commands and perform
voice-activated searches. Now, a new app for iPhone and Blackberry can convert
spoken Arabic into spoken English (and vice versa). The mobile app's speed of
processing and accuracy is unprecedented for such a complex and different pair
of languages.
Created by Sakhr and Dial
Directions for use by the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and other
military customers - not you - the app has implications for field personnel
