Anker Innovations participated in Microsoft Build 2025 to highlight advancements in smart audio. They demonstrated how artificial intelligence is reshaping personal technology through the integration of real-time translation and generative AI [GenAI] in wireless earbuds.
At the event, Anker’s audio brand, soundcore, presented its Aerofit 2 earbuds. They are now equipped with AI-driven translation capabilities powered by Microsoft Azure AI. The feature enables users to engage in seamless multilingual communication through two key modes. The face-to-face translation for live conversations and simultaneous interpretation for following extended speech during meetings or lectures. With support for 100 languages and variants, this technology allows users to bridge language gaps in real time.
“Participating in Microsoft Build allowed us to explore the convergence of AI and audio technology.” Said Dongping Zhao, President of Anker Innovations. “By integrating Microsoft’s AI tools into our products, we’re enabling more intuitive and accessible communication experiences.”
Real-Time Language Bridge
The Aerofit 2, initially launched in 2024 and updated with real-time translation in March 2025. It reflects the growing demand for AI-powered functionality in compact consumer devices. Designed for both comfort and versatility, the earbuds have been recognized with multiple design awards in 2025. Including the iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award.
Anker and Microsoft also previewed future developments in AI-enabled audio. Upcoming soundcore earbuds will leverage Azure’s Voice Live API to enable generative voice AI conversations. This integration will support speech recognition, natural language processing, and real-time text-to-speech within a unified framework designed to power smooth, lifelike dialogue experiences.
In addition to voice AI, these next-generation devices will incorporate advanced audio processing features such as noise suppression, echo cancellation, interruption handling, and end-of-turn detection enhancing usability in dynamic real-world environments.
This collaboration underscores a broader trend in consumer technology: the shift from static hardware toward responsive, AI-enhanced ecosystems. By embedding intelligence into everyday devices, companies are expanding how users interact with technology making it more adaptive, personal, and human-centric.
