The ideal device for anyone too lazy to learn a new language

TL;DR: This handheld translator will make all your future trips overseas way less stressful, and you can save $30 while it's on sale in the Mashable Shop.

In a perfect world, we'd all speak multiple languages. But, let's get real: most of us either don't have the time, are too lazy, or lead inordinately privileged lives where we aren't required to communicate with anyone in any language other than English. 

Regardless, the rise of machine translation is a godsend.

The CM Translator, in particular, is like a traveler's dream. It's a tiny black remote, about the size of your Apple TV remote, with a single button that magically translates your speech into other languages. It's not really magic, though, unless you consider artificial intelligence, Microsoft, and OrionStar to have supernatural powers. Read more...