# Wearable Over-the-Ear Translators The Ambassador Interpreter 2.0 Translates in Near Real-Time By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-01-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambassador-interpreter-20 References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/waverly-labs-translation-device-app-reveal-ces-2022/)  One of the new products unveiled by [Waverly Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-translation-app) at CES 2022 is the Ambassador Interpreter 2.0, a new and improved version of the over-the-ear wearable that translates speech nearly in real-time. The technology supports both audio and text translation in over 20 languages and 42 dialects. All [text or voice input](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babelphone) is first uploaded to the cloud, and the translation system delivers results almost instantaneously. Ambassador Interpreter 2.0 helps to facilitate free-flowing conversations so that multiple users can hear translated versions of speech in different languages simultaneously. To support the future of language and conversation, Waverly Labs created a Bluetooth protocol that allows multiple Ambassador Interpreter 2.0 units to connect with a single smartphone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable Translators:** The wearable translator market is experiencing growth and competition as more companies develop innovative products. - **Real-time Translation:** Real-time translation technology continues to improve and expand, facilitating communication across language barriers. - **Cloud-based Translation:** Cloud-based translation systems are becoming more advanced, making translation technology more accessible and affordable. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry is experiencing growth in language translation products, with potential for disruption to traditional language education methods. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can benefit from wearable translation devices, improving communication with international tourists and enhancing customer experiences. - **Business and International Relations:** Wearable translators can improve communication and facilitate business negotiations, potentially disrupting traditional language education and translation services within the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Translator Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timekettle-w4-ai.md) - [Two-Sided Translation Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverly-labs-subtitles.md) - [Event Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverly-labs-audience.md) - [Real-Time Translation Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acer-ai-transbuds.md) - [AI-Driven Language Translation Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/language-translation-earbud.md) - [Real-Time Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-translation-app.md) - [Multilingual Communication Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x1-ai-interpreter-hub.md) - [AI Translation Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinix-ai-buds.md) - [Multi-Purpose AI Translation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-translation.md)