{
  "id": 12864569,
  "title": "Timekettle LiveTalk AI translation earbuds reviewed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/timekettle-livetalk-ai-translation-earbuds-reviewed",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T12:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/timekettle-livetalk-ai-translation-earbuds-reviewed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Timekettle LiveTalk AI translation earbuds have been reviewed, priced at £129 and available at timekettle.co. The product offers a futuristic yet retro design, with a clamshell case and translucent plastic construction. The lightweight earbuds comfortably fit in the ear and function as regular earphones as well. The standout feature is the AI-powered translation, supporting 52 languages and 106 accents.\n\nDuring testing, the earbuds worked well for translating between English and Cantonese, and Spanish, with the user having conversations about daily activities and guest podcasts. The time delay of around five seconds was challenging initially, but users adapted to it. Proper nouns were sometimes misidentified, which could be due to accents.\n\nThe translation feature can also be used for live voice calls. However, the LiveTalk's capabilities come at a cost. Users receive 200 free minutes of translation per month, with additional minutes available for £9.99 a month. Upgrading may be worth it for frequent travelers, and the price appears reasonable for the technology's potential, despite the rapid improvements likely to occur in the coming years.",
  "summary": "Timekettle LiveTalk delivers capable AI translation across 52 languages, with delays and subscription costs; consider it for frequent travel.",
  "key_points": [
    "Timekettle LiveTalk AI earbuds priced at £129, available at timekettle.co",
    "Supports 52 languages and 106 accents with AI-powered translation",
    "200 free minutes/month, additional minutes at £9.99/month"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}