MacVoices MacVoices #26046: CES - How Vasco Uses AI and Voice Innovations To Upgrade Translation Tech
Feb 2, 2026
Aleksander Alski, Head of Region for USA, Canada and UK at Vasco, showcases Vasco’s translation devices and AI-driven features. He describes handhelds, earbuds, and software for one-on-one, group, and audience use. Topics include AI for cultural context, handling idioms, live presentation translation via QR codes, voice cloning for natural speech, flexible audio inputs, strong privacy/security, and pricing models.
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Product Line That Matches Conversation Scale
- Vasco expanded from devices to earbuds and software to cover one-on-one, group, and large-audience translation scenarios.
- They combine hardware and AI to deliver contextual translations that convey cultural meaning, not just words.
Translation With Cultural Context
- Vasco is adding AI to go beyond literal translation and build cultural context and deeper understanding.
- Their aim is to present meaning and nuance so users genuinely comprehend conversational intent.
Enable Live Audience Translation With QR
- Use Vasco's QR-based platform to give audiences instant translated captions without app installs.
- Collect audio from any source (microphone, earbuds) and let the software handle live semantic segmentation for readable output.