LANGUAGES

If you ask Siri what languages it can speak, it will now add Japanese also to the already available options - English, German and French, despite the fact that the language is not yet available as a choice in its preference pane. Now rumors are gaining momentum saying Apple will announce Siri's expanded language repertoire with the rumored iPad 3 release sometime in March.

British Style Awards winner and Vogue editor, Alexa Chung is all set to launch her own reality fashion series 24-Hour Catwalk starting next week in the US.

Reportedly, the first defector from the hermit state arrived in the U.S. in the spring of 2006.

The new feature can now go up against Projetex and Smartling, though project manager Jeff Chin warns product is still in alpha mode.

Communicating with local people in a foreign country can pose difficulties, whether it is asking for direction or making a special request at a restaurant.

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

A new iPhone app called Word Lens has been developed that instantly translates printed words from one language to another with a built-in video camera, in real time!

Cuba has begun its own online encyclopedia, similar to Wikipedia, with the goal of presenting its version of the world and history.

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.