At CES 2025, Samsung announced that it’s bringing a popular feature from the company’s phones and tablets to its TVs.
Live Translate does what it says on the box, offering users real-time translation for live broadcasts. The feature will work in seven different languages — though it’s not entirely clear which at the time of publication. In its current form, the system works by translating the closed captions on a broadcast, rather than listening to the audio directly.
Live Translate was introduced in early 2024 as part of the Galaxy S24 launch. It currently works in 13 different languages on the handset front — roughly double what the TV version is launching with.
The company is also adding AI-based Voice Removal with Audio Subtitles, a feature it says is focused on the visually impaired community. According to Samsung, the new feature “will analyze subtitles, isolate voices and adjust reading speed for a seamless experience.”
Both of these features are being introduced for the 2025 TV line. No word yet whether Samsung will offer any backward compatibility for older sets.
Check out Samsung’s CES 2025 press conference at 2 p.m. PT Monday.
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