Gizmodo:Timekettle has been making waves with its innovative translator devices.

What drives the success of Timekettle?

Leal Tian:Our core belief is simple: communication is more than just translation.

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Our slogan,Communication is connectionreally embodies that philosophy.

Leal Tian:Our focus is to make technology invisible.

For example, with our Wearable Translator series, users dont feel like theyre using a unit.

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They maintain natural eye contact, use body language, and truly connect.

Babel OS is the backbone of this effort.

Its not just softwareits a whole ecosystem integrating hardware, cloud processing, and AI.

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Gizmodo:What features make Babel OS so unique?

Utilizing a vast database and sophisticated algorithms, the system intelligently segments sentences and predicts their completion.

This feature expedites the translation process but also ensures a high level of accuracy.

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With this innovation, our devices achieve unprecedented speed,delivering translations in real-time with near-zero latency.

Babel OS also includes features likevoice cloning which goes beyond basic speech recognition.

It captures your words, your tone and emotions so that your personality comes through in a different language.

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For instance, if youre happy or excited, your voice in the translation reflects that.

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Gizmodo:Data privacy is a hot topic these days.

How does Timekettle ensure user data is secure?

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We strictly adhere to GDPR in Europe and similar standards globally.

Beyond that, we engage independent third-party audits to ensure our systems are secure.

Users can trust that their data is private and safe with us.

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Gizmodo:Speaking of innovation, whats next for Timekettle?

Were also working on reducing lag, aiming to match the speed of human interpreters.

Our next major milestone is showcasing advanced voice cloning technology at CES.

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Imagine translators embedded in glasses, earphones, or even everyday objects.

One area were particularly excited about is creating more personalized user experiences.

Gizmodo:Can you share an example of how Babel OS has improved user experience?

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Users have told us this makes conversations feel personal and less robotic.

Another example is customizable translation preferences.

Gizmodo:Whats your message to our readers?

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Leal Tian:Communication is at the heart of human connection.

At Timekettle, were committed to breaking down barriers, not just linguistically but culturally.

Our journey is ongoing, and were excited to continue innovating to bring people closer together.

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