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Title: Google shows off wireless headphones that it says can translate languages on the fly
Post by: Suppressed on October 05, 2017, 02:11:38 pm

Google shows off wireless headphones that it says can translate languages on the fly

• Google released a line of new products on Wednesday.
• When the Google Pixel Buds are paired with a new handset, the Google Pixel 2, the earbuds can tap into Google Assistant.
• In addition to the translation of 40 languages, Google Assistant can also alert users to notifications, send texts and give directions.

Anita Balakrishnan   | @MsABalakrishnan
Published 19 Hours Ago  Updated 14 Hours Ago
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/10/04/google-translation-earbuds-google-pixel-buds-launched.html

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When the Google Pixel Buds are paired with a new handset, the Google Pixel 2, the earbuds can tap into Google Assistant, Google's artificially intelligent voice-activated product.

In addition to the translation of 40 languages, Google Assistant can also alert users to notifications, send texts and give directions. The translation feature can be conjured by saying "help me speak French," or any other language, according to The Verge, which got a preview of the device.

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The earbuds will be available in November for $159 but are available for preorder starting on Wednesday.

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Title: Re: Google shows off wireless headphones that it says can translate languages on the fly
Post by: Frank Cannon on October 05, 2017, 02:15:29 pm

If it works as well as Googles voice to text tech, expect many wars to break out all over the world due to miscommunication.

Title: Re: Google shows off wireless headphones that it says can translate languages on the fly
Post by: Polly Ticks on October 05, 2017, 02:35:53 pm

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Title: Re: Google shows off wireless headphones that it says can translate languages on the fly
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Title: Re: Google shows off wireless headphones that it says can translate languages on the fly
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