[staunch]

Real artists ship. Microsoft obviously has plenty of good ideas but their execution is always lacking. I see nothing different about what Nadella is doing. If anything he seems more inclined towards flashy bs and talk over shipping.

Microsoft:

> "You could be one of the first to experience Skype Translator. All you need to do is sign up to be a preview user and we will keep you posted on what comes next."

http://www.skype.com/en/translator-preview/

Google:

> "What's New in Version 3.1.0 • Word Lens: Just point your camera to a sign or text and the Translate app will instantly translate the text, even without Internet/data connection. • Automatic language detection in speech/conversation mode - start translating with speech input and Translate will recognize which of the two languages is being spoken, allowing you to have a more fluid conversation with another person."

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-translate/id414706506...

[JacobAldridge]

Agree entirely! The article led me to believe Skype Translator had shipped, which is why I focused there and not on the obviously experimental HoloGoggles.

No bonus points for "one day" - keeping over promising and under delivering and nothing will change.

[stevecalifornia]

This has been in Windows Phone 8 since it came out.

[afsina]

Voice to Voice translation for multiple languages? Citation needed.

[stevecalifornia]

It also does voice to voice. I speak into my phone, it types it out, translates it to whatever language then speaks it in that language. It's a travelling app that they don't seem to advertise. It also does the augmented reality translation someone else posted about.

[ttrashh]

He is saying that real time text translation has been there. Microsoft has the translator app that will display the translated text as an "augmented" overlay when you hold the camera up.