Philadelphia police are now using body cameras with real-time translation for 50 languages to improve communication with non-English speakers, especially with the upcoming World Cup. Commissioner Kevin Bethel called it a "game changer" for efficiency, though certified translators are still needed for court.
Meta has launched its AI smart glasses, Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, in South Korea. These glasses feature a 12MP camera and AI assistant that can translate signs, identify objects, estimate calories, and recommend fashion items via voice command, potentially serving as a smartphone alternative.
SB C&S launches the "AiLENS V1" AI smart glasses on June 5th for ¥87,780. The glasses feature a Green MicroLED display, real-time translation for 76 languages, notifications, and AI assistant functions via a smartphone app. They also support voice-to-text for users with hearing impairments and have a 10-hour battery life.
Google celebrates the 20th anniversary of Google Translate, marking its evolution from a niche research project in 2006 to a globally used AI tool serving over 1 billion users across nearly 250 languages. CEO Sundar Pichai reflected on the platform's journey from supporting just a handful of languages to its current scale, emphasizing that the core mission of helping people understand one another across borders remains unchanged.
