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Tech Bridges Language Gap for New Haven Couple

2/15/2026

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  • David Duda and Hong Liang, a couple from New Haven, Connecticut, rely on Microsoft Translator to bridge language gaps in their relationship.
  • Duda, 62, speaks English while Liang, 57, speaks Mandarin, and they wait for translations before responding.
  • They use eight external battery packs to keep their devices charged during conversations.
  • Although translation errors occur, technology enhances their connection and intimacy, helping them deepen their understanding of each other.