Languages

Google Launches Endangered Languages Project To Preserve Global Speech, Culture [VIDEO]

Language is much more than just words, or communication. A community's language is inherently tied to its cultural identity, often signifying the culture's heritage and its values. Unfortunately, about half of all of the languages in the world -- more than 3,000 different languages -- are currently on the verge of extinction. Google hopes to stem the tide with its latest effort, called The Endangered Languages Project.

Dara-Lynn Weiss On 7-Year-Old Daughter's Diet In Vogue Body Issue Raises Controversy

Dara-Lynn Weiss’ article in Vogue’s April Body Issue has been dubbed one of the fashion magazine’s worst ever. The mother of 7-year-old Bea took to the pages of Vogue to discuss her daughter’s “childhood obesity” and the “fight” to combat it. Weiss’ article has received fiery criticism for its “new levels of pathos.”

Mother of 10-year-old Vogue Model Fights Back

The mother of 10-year-old fashion model Thylane Lena-Rose Blondeau defended her daughter's racy photo shoot in French Vogue, which reignited the debate about the sexualization of young girls.

Google Social Search Global Debut

Google disclosed plans to make its social search available to global users in 19 languages over the next week, and more languages later.

Microsoft releases software in 67 local languages

Microsoft announced on Monday its bid to help local languages to be integrated online more effectively. As part of their Unlimited Potential program, Microsoft is offering its software in 67 local languages.

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