Timekettle’s $699 translation hardware handles multiple languages at once | TechCrunch
Jan 08, 2024 - techcrunch.com
Timekettle, a Shenzhen-based startup, has announced the X1 Interpreter Hub at CES 2024, a device designed for multi-language simultaneous interpretation during meetings. The system works without a separate app and initiates conversation translation when two devices are touched together. The handheld devices house earbuds, similar to past Timekettle products, and can support up to 20 people at once in five different languages. The X1 can also handle virtual conversations, with remote users dialing into the phone number associated with the product to access its translation capabilities.
The Timekettle X1 is now available online for $699. The device represents a significant advancement in personal translation technology, which has seen significant improvements over the past decade due to advancements in processing power, machine learning, and cloud platforms. This technology is increasingly becoming a mainstay of wireless earbuds, and the recent explosion of generative AI platforms is expected to further these impressive results.
Key takeaways:
Timekettle has announced the X1 Interpreter Hub at CES 2024, which is a multi-language simultaneous interpretation system designed for meetings.
The system works without needing a separate app and can support up to 20 people at once in five different languages.
It can also handle virtual conversations, with remote users dialing into the phone number associated with the product to access its translation capabilities.
The Timekettle X1 is available online starting today, priced at $699.
