Inspired by a recent trip to India and the emphasis on local language content, I developed a script to translate my Hugo-based blog using Google Cloud Translate. This script processes markdown files, handles code blocks and pull quotes, and outputs translated versions, expanding the potential reach of my content to non-English speakers. While machine translation isn't perfect, the goal is to improve content discoverability and accessibility for a wider audience. I'll share results as data becomes available.
I'm excited to share the latest addition to the Shape Detection API: the Text Detection API! This API allows you to detect text within images in real-time, right in the browser. It's still experimental and currently works on Chrome Canary for Android, but it opens up amazing possibilities. Imagine real-time translation, assistive technologies for parsing image content, or even grabbing URLs from slides at conferences. I've built a demo where the API detects text, draws a box around it, and reads it aloud when clicked. Check out the code and demo to experiment yourself. I can't wait to see what you build with this!
