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# Instantaneous Translation Devices
The 'Travis' Personal Translator Works with Over 80 Languages

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-19 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-translator
References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/travis-80-language-personal-translator/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/travis-i-speak-80-languages-so-can-you-travel)

Anyone who has ever struggled to communicate when arriving in a new country will find the 'Travis' personal translator to be an essential solution. The 'Travis' translator works by having users speak to the device to translate the speech so they understand everything perfectly.

The 'Travis' device supports over [80 languages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/articula) when used online and can be used with 23 languages when offline. The 'Travis' offers 3G and WiFi connectivity features and is capable of operating for up to 12 hours thanks to the built-in rechargeable battery pack.

The 'Travis' personal translator works with [instantaneous translation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-speech-translation) to ensure you aren't fumbling to translate when time is of the essence. The 'Travis' is packed with a quad core processor that works to ensure a premium, fast experience.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Instantaneous Language Translation:** Developing a device capable of translating speech in real-time to overcome language barriers
- **Multi-lingual Translation Tools:** In the creation of translation technology that is especially useful for tourists and businessmen who must rapidly communicate with clients from different countries
- **Smart Language Devices:** Creating devices that use intelligent processors to learn and translate a variety of languages accurately and efficiently

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Tourism:** Meeting the communication needs of tourists who travel abroad and struggle to communicate because of language barriers
- **International Business:** Developing translation technology that businesspeople can use to effectively communicate with clients who speak different languages
- **Language Education:** Producing language-learning products that use the latest technology to help people easily learn multiple languages

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