Google's $159 Pixel Buds wireless earbuds can help you speak a language you don't know
from PC world 04 October indexed on 05 October 2017 4:01Google's Pixel Buds earbuds look like just another pair of wireless earbuds. But the $159 Pixel 2 accessories do something different: They'll help you translate a conversation into a language you don't already know. The Pixel 2 smartphone lacks a headphone jack, but the new Google Pixel Buds connect via Bluetooth to the Pixel 2, and tie into the Google Assistant that's already on the phone. Of course, they'll work like normal wireless earbuds, with up to 24 hours of battery life and a dedicated charging case in three colors. With any normal earbud, you'd have to hold your phone and speak into it. With the Google Pixel Buds, you can hold down the right earbud and start speaking—and the Pixel 2 will interpret your instructions, such as seeking out directions to a cafe. To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
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