A forthcoming in-ear gadget is claimed to be able to translate speech.

    The system, dubbed the Pilot, comprises two earpieces to be worn by two people who do not speak the same language and uses an app so the duo can converse with ease.

    It is claimed to be the first “smart earpiece” capable of translating between two languages.

    The company behind the technology, Waverly Labs, said: “This little wearable uses translation technology to allow two people to speak different languages but still clearly understand each other.”

    Information about how the technology works is thin on the ground, with Waverly Labs simply claiming it uses “translation technology” embedded in an app.

    It is thought an accompanying app enables both earpieces to toggle between languages.

    While the first-generation device works only when speaking to someone wearing an earpiece, future generations could listen to everything happening nearby, so pairs of devices won’t be needed.

    It is designed to work offline so it won’t incur data charges when used overseas.(SD-Agencies)