The device that was launched by Sky Technologies was a Pocket Translator Beacon.
It was a coin-sized translator that fits easily in the palm or clips onto clothing. It could listen in on conversations, filtering out background noise while picking up the spoken words almost instantly.
Once it recognized what was being said, it could process the meaning and deliver a smooth, natural translation with minimal delay.
The device could transmit audio directly to a paired earpiece. It could function without a constant Internet connection, relying on an embedded AI core that could learn accents, regional slang, and changes in tone as conversations continued.
There were no obvious buttons. One could wake it with a light tap and mute it with a gentle squeeze. A narrow ring of light around its edge could shift color to indicate the detected language, keeping the device discreet while it bridged the gap between speakers of different languages.
