The new W4 Plus is Timekettle’s most capable AI interpreter earbuds yet

Whether you’re dealing with a menu you can’t read, figuring out road signs, or asking someone for directions, the translation tools on our phones are undoubtedly helpful. The use case is rather narrow, though, and these apps aren’t up to the task if you’re in a meeting, on a call, or just trying to have a regular conversation with someone across a language gap. That’s what the Timekettle W4 Plus is for.

Timekettle’s latest pair of AI interpreter earbuds is built for two-way, face-to-face conversation and makes it feel natural at every stage. You wear one earbud, the person you’re talking to wears the other, and you each just talk. No one has to hold a phone between you and wait for a translator app to catch up. The W4 Plus and the Timekettle’s latest software package are making their debut here at IFA 2026. Here’s what you need to know.