What I work on
I'm the founder of LiveLingo, a real-time voice translation app developed by Lunana Global Inc. LiveLingo runs in any modern browser and on native iOS and Android, supports 35 languages, and is built around sub-second streaming translation — the listener hears or reads the translation while you're still speaking, rather than waiting for a turn-based exchange.
The product covers three workflows that older translation apps don't handle well together: translated phone calls (where the recipient picks up a normal phone call and doesn't need to install anything), browser-based conversations alongside Zoom / Microsoft Teams / Google Meet, and saved transcripts with AI-generated meeting memos.
Writing
I've authored 25+ guides on real-time translation across travel, business, expat life, family, healthcare, and meetings. They're hands-on rather than survey pieces — every comparison reflects testing the apps in real conversations. The most-read ones:
- 11 Best Real-Time Translation Apps Compared (2026 Update) — the pillar comparison covering LiveLingo, Google Translate, JotMe, Maestra, Interprefy, Wordly, DeepL, iTranslate, Apple Translate, Timekettle, and T-Mobile Live Translation.
- Which AirPods Support Live Translation? Languages & Alternatives 2026 — supported models, EU availability gap, and what to use instead.
- Best Live Translation for Zoom Calls (6 Options Compared, 2026), Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet companions.
- How to Communicate with Chinese Suppliers and How to Negotiate with Factories in China — practical guides for cross-language sourcing.
- When Grandparents Can't Talk to Grandchildren — the family-translation use case that drove a lot of LiveLingo's phone-call design.
How I evaluate translation tools
Every translation app claims accuracy, low latency, and broad language support. Real differences only show up when you stop reading marketing pages and actually run a 5-minute conversation through each. I test against four axes:
- Latency. Does the translation stream while you speak, or does it wait for you to finish? Multi-second silence breaks the rhythm of conversation.
- Bidirectional handling. Can both speakers use their own language in one session without swapping settings? Most consumer apps require a manual flip.
- Friction for the other side. Does the person you're talking to need an account, an app install, or a marketplace approval? In real-world use this is the deciding factor.
- Cost relative to alternatives. Human phone interpreters run $3.95–4.95 per minute. Translation apps cost $5.99–79 per month. The math depends on volume.
Contact
Reach me at hello@livelingo.io — for press, partnerships, podcast appearances, or anything LiveLingo-related.