This Earbud Can Help You Listen To Every Language, Only Cost Rs 7000

Harin - Nov 21, 2018

A new intelligent wireless device that helps you break through the language barrier and communicate with people speaking different languages

WT2 is a multilingual wireless translating earbud which cost Rs 7,000. Timekettle, a Shenzhen-based startup, first introduced their real-time translating earphone, WT2 at a Techcrunch event last year. This device will help you break through any language barriers and they’re ready to be delivered.

The WT2 first made its debut last year in 3D printed samples. After that, the company succeeds in raising over $276,000 through Kickstarter funding platform. And these earphones are now ready for the market.

The earphone looks a bit like an oversized pair of Airpods put in a magnetic case which also works as its charger. When you want to talk to someone who doesn’t speak your language, you take them out, put one piece in your ear, one in theirs.

They automatically pair with an iOS app, and after that, you only need to choose the languages you want to be translated. Each piece then begins its speech monitoring. When you speak in English, the speech will be translated into your partner’s language and vice versa.

However, there will be a short delay before what you said to be translated for the other person. The company hopes to shorten this delay time as the product launches. However, the device also comes with an interesting feature. To help you learn the language, while the speech is being translated for the listener into their own language, the speaker will also get to hear their speech in their partner’s language.

The device is undoubtedly a helpful tool for business situations. But if you just visit another country as a tourist, it will be difficult for you to ask strangers to put an earpiece into their ears. To help with this problem, there’s also a mode similar to a walkie-talkie, in which you can tap a button to talk. And if you’re a text person, there’s also a text translation option for you.

The device has already on its way to early Kickstarter supporters. For those who made a preorder, it will be delivered by January 2019. After that, WT2 will hit the market, starting at $99 or Rs 7,000.