Vasco Translator Q1 is a mobile-sized and portable real-time translator for travel with voice cloning support to make all those conversions sound just like you. Speak more naturally and comfortably.

There are only a handful of tasks that I’d like to see AI used for more often and real-time translation is one of them. Not because I’d like to see translators out of a job, but because it enables truly seamless conversations and, if done right, it helps eliminate some of the awkwardness of trying to have a conversation with someone in different languages. There are a number of devices that offer this, namely the Vasco Translator Q1. It’s a portable, mobile-phone-sized automatic translator with AI support built-in, to facilitate with digital assistance and real-time phone call translations among other functions. But something that’s really cool about it — and somewhat creepy — is that it can clone your voice.

Vasco My Voice, on the Q1, will work with the call translator to naturally keep your voice tone and dialect during conversations, while translating for whoever is on the other side. Vasco Assistant, a revolutionary AI tool, works to quickly assess photo snaps you take of things you need to understand more about. Examples include food labels in another language, street and road signs, foreign animals you encounter in the wild, regional cuisine, and you can even use it for customs and local regulation support.

What else can the Vasco Translator Q1 do?

It’s a handheld device through-and-through. It offers fast-charging, mobile internet — which is free in nearly 200 countries — a durable design that’s dust-, splash- and drop-resistant, and an extra-loud speaker for crystal clear audio and translations. A built-in flashlight adds a touch of practical support, too.

Hold the Q1 up and put it in automatic mode to see real-time quick translations. It supports hands-free use this way, as well. You can also select the voice tone used, with custom presets beyond your own. A profanity filter will allow you to talk casually in your own language, while filtering out the bad stuff and preserving the context of your words. That’s great for boardrooms, professional settings, and office meetings — you can talk comfortably and leave the translator to filter out bad words. Finally, playback speed adjustments allow you to slow down audio to catch more details, or speed it up to hurry up the conversation.

All-in it’s a super useful and reliable translator to use while you’re traveling or even in professional settings, especially with that profanity filter. I say fuck it, let it all air out, though.

Who is it for?

Anyone who needs real-time translations in-person, on-calls, or in professional settings. You can also clone your voice to make the translations sound like you.

Where to buy?

MSRP: $549