Instant translation earbuds aim to bring one of the best 'Hitchhiker's Guide' inventions to life

As you may know, the Babel fish in Douglas Adams' exceptional science fiction series, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, is a nifty in-ear universal translator. The downside is that's it's an actual fish that nests in your ear. 

Fortunately, advancements in real-time interpreter devices provide less intrusive, less wriggling alternatives for instant translation. Read more...