- Timekettle has just announced the W4 Plus AI translation earbuds, with a handful of new AI features to deliver faster and more human-like translation.
- These earbuds will be available in a standard version with some AI features requiring a monthly subscription, plus a more expensive subscription-free version that includes all features.
- The W4 Plus can deliver over three hours of continuous translation, with the charging case extending that to 12 hours.
While most translations today happen through software-based solutions, Timekettle takes a different approach by offering real-time translation through earbuds. With IFA 2026 officially here, the manufacturer has now announced a new pair of translation-oriented earbuds, but with a catch.
Following up on last year’s W4 and W4 Pro, the W4 Plus still supports 52 languages, 106 accents, and 13 language pairs for offline use. The big upgrade, however, comes in the software department, courtesy of Babel OS 3.0, which the manufacturer says delivers faster, more natural-sounding translations.