Google’s New Translating Pixel Buds Headphones Have Competition

Google’s new Pixel Buds will turn you into an international conversationalist. The Pixel Buds, which were revealed at a recent event touting the release of Google's new Pixel 2 phone, act as a personal translator. You speak in your native language, and the phone’s speakers output the translation. But the tech giant has competition for a place in your ears. The Pilot Smart Earpiece raised more than $4 million last year on Indiegogo. The product works in a similar way to Google’s, allowing for real-time conversation in two different languages. The WT2 translator is also making noise, nearly tripling its crowdfunding goal in just over a week. The Pilot and WT2 have not been released yet, but they’re rushing to break down language barriers — and win over your ears. Subscribe to Vocativ: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Find us everywhere else: Subscribe to the newsletter: http://www.vocativ.com/pages/newsletter/ Facebook:   / vocativ   Twitter:   / vocativ   Instagram:   / vocativ   Snapchat:   / vocativ   Website: http://www.vocativ.com