Timekettle Launches W4 AI Earbuds Offering Real-Time Translation in 42 Languages

Timekettle has launched the W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds, a compact, in-ear device designed for real-time multilingual translation using bone-conduction voice sensors combined with AI large language models. These earbuds filter out background noise by detecting voice vibrations through the jawbone, enhancing clarity and privacy even in noisy environments, and provide translation in 42 languages and 95 accents with up to 98% accuracy and minimal delay. Powered by Babel OS 2.0, the system uses context-aware translation to correct homophones and anticipates speech context, allowing smooth and natural conversations; a voice cloning feature is planned for future updates. The earbuds support a sharing mode where two users can each wear one for direct translation and also serve as standard wireless earbuds for music or media playback, offering up to four hours of continuous translation or eight hours of audio, extendable with a charging case. Priced at $349, the W4 is targeted at casual users and travelers seeking portability and ease of use, contrasting with the larger, professional-grade W4 Pro model. Overall, the W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds represent a significant advancement in accessible, accurate, and private real-time translation technology.