From Rundown Real time Translation to headphones
GOOGLE 🎧 Google adds real-time audio translation to any headphones Image source: Google The Rundown: Google just rolled out a series of new Gemini-powered translation upgrades, including a new beta feature that streams live speech translations to any connected headphones — expanding on a capability previously restricted to its own Pixel Buds hardware. The details: - The new Gemini 2.5 Flash Native Audio model upgrades conversational abilities, instruction following, and real-time info use for live voice agents. - The integration into Translate works with any earbuds on Android, supporting 70+ languages while preserving tone, pacing, and cadence of the speaker. - 2.5 Flash Native Audio’s world knowledge also helps better interpret slang or culturally specific language contextually for more nuanced translations. - Google also expanded a Duolingo-style language practice mode to 20 new countries, with new features like streak tracking and pronunciation feedback.