Timekettle LiveTalk: $129 Open-Ear AI Translator Earbuds, 54 Languages

Travel earbuds that actually interpret — not just play podcasts. On October 8, 2026, Timekettle launched LiveTalk, a pair of open-ear AI interpreter earbuds priced at $129 and sold on the official store the same day.

What you get

• Open-ear ear-hook design at 6.9 g per bud; 11 mm dynamic driver with titanium diaphragm
• Babel OS 3.0 with four modes: Face-to-Face, Live Listening (with AI Live Summary), Voice Call, and Multi-Media
• 54 languages and 108 accents online; 25 downloadable offline language pairs
• Battery: 4+ hours of continuous translation or up to 8 hours of music; case up to 35 hours; 10-minute charge for up to 2.5 hours more
• Dual Bluetooth device pairing in Voice Call and Multi-Media modes
• Six EQ presets plus an automatic speech-focused EQ when translating

Pricing extras

Each unit includes 200 minutes of translation. Add-ons: 300 minutes for $5.99 or Unlimited for $9.99. Colors: Star Silver, Polar Black, Deep Sea Blue. Timekettle cites GDPR and FERPA-oriented privacy claims (encrypted in transit, not stored for training — per the company).

Rocks take

Open-ear plus offline packs is the right combo for airports and classrooms. Watch the minute meter — 200 free minutes go fast on a conference day.