The Tolk blog
Field notes on crossing the language barrier — honest guides to translation apps, travel, and having real conversations abroad.
China
Google Translate stopped working in mainland China in 2022. Here's what happens when you try it, why it fails, and the apps that actually work behind the Great Firewall.
Travel
Seven ways to have a real conversation across a language barrier — from gestures and phrasebooks to real-time voice translation that speaks for you out loud.
AirPods
You can absolutely use AirPods as a live translator. Here's how AirPods translation works, what Apple's version can't do, and how to translate 70+ languages with any earbuds.
Real-time two-way voice translation in 70+ languages. Free minutes to try — no card, no subscription.
