Innovative Eyewear Deploys Real-Time Translation Tech in Smart Glasses

Tekcapital's portfolio company Innovative Eyewear has rolled out a real-time translation feature for its Lucyd ChatGPT app, enabling users to communicate in 17 languages. The voice-based translation system allows users to communicate through Lucyd smart eyewear without typing. The feature is currently in open beta and a full release with expanded device compatibility is expected within a month. The company believes translation represents a key use case for wearable technology, adding significant utility for Lucyd users.

Apple has announced significant upgrades to its AirPods lineup, including a new language translation feature for the upcoming AirPods 3 Pro and AirPods Pro 2 models. This feature, known as Live Translation, will allow users to communicate in real-time with people speaking different languages. The feature requires the latest firmware and an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 2 will also support Live Translation^[1].

Live Translation supports English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish at launch, with additional languages such as Italian, Japanese, Korean, and simplified Chinese expected by the end of the year. This technology is particularly useful for travelers and those who frequently interact with people who speak different languages Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 2 will also support Live Translation^[1].

In addition to the translation feature, the AirPods Pro 3 will include a heart rate monitor, improved active noise cancellation (ANC), better battery life, and the ability to play spatial audio. The new model promises twice the ANC performance of the AirPods Pro 2 and four times as much as the original AirPods Pro. The battery life has also been improved, with the AirPods Pro 3 lasting up to eight hours with ANC and up to 10 hours in transparency mode with the hearing aid feature enabled Apple introduces AirPods Pro 3 with live translation feature^[2].

The AirPods Pro 3 also introduces a new heart rate sensor for use during workouts, with integration into the Health and Fitness app. The earbuds have been redesigned for better fit and now come in five different sizes. The price for the AirPods Pro 3 remains at $249, with preorders starting today and the devices expected to ship on September 19 Apple introduces AirPods Pro 3 with live translation feature^[2].

These advancements align with the broader trend of wearable technology growth. According to a recent market research report, the wearable technology market is poised to reach USD 951.74 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.83% Wearable Technology Market Poised to Reach USD 951.74 Billion by 2035^[3]. This growth is driven by the increasing adoption of IoT, rising obesity rates, and demand for advanced wearable devices across various industries.

The integration of AI and machine learning in wearable technology is expected to further enhance device capabilities, making them essential tools for personal health, fitness, and workplace efficiency. As Apple continues to innovate, the AirPods Pro 3 and Pro 2 models represent a significant step forward in the evolution of wearable technology.

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Apple's AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 2 will also support Live Translation^[1] https://www.engadget.com/audio/headphones/apples-airpods-4-with-anc-and-airpods-pro-2-will-also-support-live-translation-184235997.html
Apple introduces AirPods Pro 3 with live translation feature^[2] https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/09/new-airpods-pro-3-turn-apples-earbuds-into-fitness-tracker-universal-translator/
Wearable Technology Market Poised to Reach USD 951.74 Billion by 2035^[3] https://www.openpr.com/news/4176596/wearable-technology-market-poised-to-reach-usd-951-74-billion