The Berlin-based language-learning service wants to be big in the U.S., the rest of Europe and emerging markets. That doesn’t necessarily mean more acquisitions like that of PlaySay, though. Read more »
Trying to write something that people will remember? Maybe you should consider a short and sweet Facebook status update, rather than posting a photo or more formal text. A new study found that your status updates are more memorable than you might think. Read more »
Accessing new markets can be daunting. But by understanding the landscape and taking the right approach, it’s easier than ever before. Robert Laing, CEO of myGengo, shares his tips for expanding your business into China, an increasingly emerging player in the online game. Read more »
myGengo, a startup that provides customized language translation services, has taken raised $5.25 million in new funding. myGengo is unique because it’s priced competitively — less than half the average price of professional translation — but its translations are made completely by humans, with no machine translation. Read more »
The web has provided a hothouse for the blossoming of fad language, jargon and discipline-specific words. How do web workers keep up with the evolution of online language? And how do we avoid sounding out-of-touch in a field where being connected is the most basic requirement? Read more »
Welcome one and all to the weekend, a time for rest, relaxation and fresh pickings from the App Store. Before checking out this week’s apps, we’ve got seven days worth of Apple happenings to run through. First up, the week kicked off with a scathing review […] Read more »
In a recent Daily Beast post, Tina Brown talks about how everyone she knows is “hustling for gigs.” As I was reading the article, I noticed a few interesting things about the language in the post – mainly all of the words with “gig” in them: […] Read more »
