Google has launched its biggest update yet for the Gemini Live voice‑assistant, making interactions more natural with better handling of tone, nuance, pronunciation and rhythm. The upgrade adds richer storytelling abilities, including varied accents and character voices, and expands educational tools that let users request tutorials, language lessons and adjustable pacing. Safeguards remain in place to limit misuse of accents or impersonation. The enhancements are now available on Android and iOS Gemini apps. Read more →

Google is rolling out live translation for all earbuds on Android in a beta program that begins in the United States, Mexico and India. The update, part of Google Translate, now preserves tone, emphasis and cadence, and supports more than 70 languages. At the same time, the company is enhancing its Gemini AI to better handle idioms, slang and local expressions. Google’s language‑learning features also receive upgrades, adding pronunciation notes, progress tracking and expanding to 20 new countries, including Germany, Sweden and Taiwan. An iOS version is planned for later, with broader availability expected in 2026. Read more →

OpenAI has broadened the capabilities of its ChatGPT assistant by adding a Voice Mode that lets users speak their queries and hear spoken answers. The feature works across mobile, desktop and web platforms, allowing a natural back‑and‑forth conversation without typing. Two versions are offered: a standard, free voice option and an advanced, paid option that provides real‑time, multimodal interaction. Users report that the hands‑free experience improves speed, accessibility, language practice and on‑the‑go brainstorming, while still relying on the same underlying language model. Read more →

OpenAI's ChatGPT now includes a Voice Mode that lets users talk to the chatbot and hear spoken replies, creating a natural back‑and‑forth conversation. The feature works across mobile, desktop and web apps, with a standard voice option for all users and an advanced voice option for paid subscribers that leverages multimodal capabilities. Voice Mode supports hands‑free interaction, language practice, real‑world visual queries, and accessibility needs, making the AI assistant easier to use in everyday situations such as driving, cooking or brainstorming ideas. Read more →

ChatGPT is emerging as a versatile study companion for students. It can generate endless practice quizzes, translate dense academic language into plain terms, spark fresh ideas for essays, and act as a conversational partner for language practice. By providing instant feedback and customizable content, the AI tool helps learners reinforce concepts, clarify misunderstandings, and stay engaged without replacing traditional study methods. While educators caution against misuse, many students find value in using ChatGPT as a supportive resource that complements classroom instruction. Read more →

ChatGPT is emerging as a versatile study companion for students. It can generate endless practice quizzes, translate dense academic language into plain terms, spark fresh ideas for essays, and act as a conversational partner for language practice. By providing instant feedback and customizable content, the AI tool helps learners reinforce concepts, clarify misunderstandings, and stay engaged without replacing traditional study methods. While educators caution against misuse, many students find value in using ChatGPT as a supportive resource that complements classroom instruction. Read more →

ChatGPT is emerging as a versatile study companion for students. It can generate endless practice quizzes, translate dense academic language into plain terms, spark fresh ideas for essays, and act as a conversational partner for language practice. By providing instant feedback and customizable content, the AI tool helps learners reinforce concepts, clarify misunderstandings, and stay engaged without replacing traditional study methods. While educators caution against misuse, many students find value in using ChatGPT as a supportive resource that complements classroom instruction. Read more →

ChatGPT is emerging as a versatile study companion for students. It can generate endless practice quizzes, translate dense academic language into plain terms, spark fresh ideas for essays, and act as a conversational partner for language practice. By providing instant feedback and customizable content, the AI tool helps learners reinforce concepts, clarify misunderstandings, and stay engaged without replacing traditional study methods. While educators caution against misuse, many students find value in using ChatGPT as a supportive resource that complements classroom instruction. Read more →

ChatGPT is emerging as a versatile study companion for students. It can generate endless practice quizzes, translate dense academic language into plain terms, spark fresh ideas for essays, and act as a conversational partner for language practice. By providing instant feedback and customizable content, the AI tool helps learners reinforce concepts, clarify misunderstandings, and stay engaged without replacing traditional study methods. While educators caution against misuse, many students find value in using ChatGPT as a supportive resource that complements classroom instruction. Read more →

Estonia-based startup Vocal Image offers an AI‑powered app that helps users improve diction, confidence and public‑speaking abilities. Founded by Belarusian entrepreneurs who fled repression, the company combines a library of vocal exercises with automated feedback, leveraging a large, community‑labeled voice dataset. After joining a local accelerator, Vocal Image grew to millions of downloads, tens of thousands of active users and multi‑million‑dollar recurring revenue, securing seed funding from European investors. The firm now aims to expand its development team, add more language localizations and deepen its AI capabilities while navigating rising competition in the edtech space. Read more →

Google Translate is rolling out AI-driven updates that add real-time spoken translation and a language‑learning assistant. Powered by Gemini models, the live translation tool lets users hold back‑and‑forth conversations in over 70 languages while providing on‑screen text and audio output. A new language‑practice mode tailors exercises to the learner’s skill level and goals, currently supporting English speakers learning Spanish or French and speakers of those languages learning English. The features debut on iOS and Android, initially in the United States, India and Mexico. Read more →

Google Translate has rolled out new AI-driven features that let users hold real‑time spoken conversations across languages and practice listening and speaking with customized scenarios. The live translation tool uses Google’s Gemini voice and speech models to deliver audio and on‑screen translations in dozens of languages, while the language practice assistant tailors exercises based on user input. Both features are being introduced as beta experiences for Android and iOS devices, expanding Google’s role in language learning alongside existing apps. Read more →