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Timekettle Charts Path from L3 to L4 in Real-Time Translation

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HONG KONG, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Timekettle, a global leader in AI-powered translation technology, exhibits at the 11th Asia-Pacific Translation and Interpreting Forum (APTIF 11), held in Hong Kong under the theme “Culture, Connectivity and Technology: Translating Communities, Transforming Perspectives.” Wilber Wu, Head of Marketing at Timekettle, delivered a speech titled “The Journey of Timekettle: Breaking Language Barriers with Technology”, presenting the company’s vision and innovation roadmap in real-time AI translation at the event’s sub-forum.

From Ambition to Innovation

Founded in 2016 in Shenzhen, Timekettle has grown from a startup into a global player in AI translation solutions. With operating centers in both China and the United States, the company pioneered Babel OS — the world’s first simultaneous AI interpretation system — and developed award-winning hardwares like the W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds and the X1 AI Interpreter Hub. Timekettle’s products have served more than 1.5 million users in over 170 countries.

Yet as Wu emphasized, Timekettle’s true identity lies not in hardware, but in its relentless pursuit of technological evolution — to make real-time multilingual communication as natural and seamless as speaking one’s native tongue.

The Challenge in Real-Time Translation

Wu acknowledged that language remains one of the most persistent barriers in global communication. “Real-time translation is deceptively complex,” he noted. “It’s not just about translating words, but delivering speech fast, fluently, and with cultural awareness — all without disrupting natural conversation.”

In use cases such as international business, multi-language classrooms, or humanitarian aid, even a few seconds of delay or a mistranslated sentence can render the experience ineffective. To solve this, Timekettle has been working on improving three critical dimensions: stability, speed, and accuracy.

The L1–L5 Model: A Roadmap Toward Seamless Communication

In his speech, Wu introduced a technological evolution framework of real-time translation, inspired by autonomous driving standards. The model outlines Timekettle’s vision for the technological progress, not just for the company but for the industry as a whole.

L1 – Basic Assistance: Word/phrase translation via rule-based or statistical machine translation. Requires manual input and lacks context.

L2 – Context-Aware Translation (human-mimicking): Full-sentence translation with neural machine translation (NMT). Still largely manual and non-conversational.

L3 – Real-Time Bi-Directional Translation (near-human): Achieved by Timekettle’s W4 Pro, offering bidirectional real-time communication with sub-6-second latency, powered by ASR + NMT + TTS.

L4 – High-Accuracy Simultaneous Translation (human-equivalent): This next stage will expect delay under 3 seconds, with 98%+ accuracy, and emotional/cultural nuance using multimodal AI and adaptive LLMs.

L5 – Fully Autonomous Translation (beyond human): A near-sentient level of AI that matches or surpasses human interpreters — understanding subtext, emotion, dialects, and delivering zero-latency results.

Wu likened this evolution to Timekettle’s pursuit of a “Babel Fish” — the mythical translator from science fiction — and noted that the company’s Babel OS marks the industry’s first leap from L3 toward L4, from functional to human-like translation.

Looking Ahead: Multimodal AI and AGI

Looking to the future, Wu identified multimodal AI and Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) as pivotal to reaching L5. “To truly erase language boundaries, machines must do more than decode words. They must understand gestures, emotions, and cultural subtext — to become communication assistants, not just tools.”

He outlined Timekettle’s current research directions: improving voice recognition in noisy environments, making breakthroughs in text data of certain languages, and enabling machines to better understand cultural nuances and implied meanings in conversations.

“Imagine a world,” he said, “where translation is so seamless that it becomes invisible; where communication across languages feels as natural as speaking your own. That’s the future we’re building toward.”

Bridging Academia and Industry

Wu concluded by thanking APTIF for fostering dialogue between the academia and the industry. “Translating technology is not just about algorithms or devices — it’s about enabling human connection. As we move from L3 to L4 and beyond, we hope to see researchers and technology professionals join this venture together to make real-time, universal communication a reality.”

Timekettle’s presence at APTIF 11 marks a significant step in aligning cutting-edge AI with the long-standing mission of the translation community – building bridges across cultures through better communication.

About Timekettle

Since its inception in 2016, Timekettle has been at the forefront of cross-language communication innovation. With award-winning products and a global user base of over one million, Timekettle continues to set new standards in AI translation technology, striving to achieve universal communication freedom.

 

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Anchanto Selected by CJ Foods Vietnam for Its Order and Inventory Management Software, in Partnership with eGURU

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Anchanto’s Order Management System (OMS) now gives CJ Foods Vietnam a single platform for its marketplace and online sales, built to carry high-volume campaigns as the business grows. 

CJ Foods Vietnam has selected Anchanto’s OMS to run its online sales reliably as it grows on Vietnam’s marketplaces.eGURU, an Anchanto channel partner, operates CJ Foods Vietnam’s online stores, while Anchanto carried out the implementation and both companies provide ongoing support. 

HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CJ Foods Vietnam, part of South Korean food group CJ CheilJedang, has partnered with Anchanto and eGURU, an Anchanto channel partner that runs the food company’s e-commerce stores, to handle its online orders and inventory from one place. CJ Foods Vietnam signed the agreement with Anchanto in April. Anchanto’s team implemented the OMS, which went live in July, and supports CJ Foods Vietnam day to day together with eGURU. 

As CJ Foods Vietnam expanded across several marketplaces and channels, keeping orders, inventory and promotions consistent became more complex. The OMS now aligns inventory levels across channels, sends orders to fulfilment automatically and combines sales reporting. 

Nhan T. Cao, CEO of eGURU, said, “Our brand partners want to grow on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop and their own websites without adding manual work. Adding Anchanto’s OMS to our services means we can run their online operations from one platform, starting with CJ Foods Vietnam. We want to bring the same approach to more consumer goods brands in Vietnam.” 

Tu Linh Tan, eCommerce Manager at CJ Foods Vietnam, added, “We needed one platform to run our online operations reliably at scale. Since going live, our team has had a single view of orders and stock across our channels. For us, success means stable operations during peak campaigns and launching new channels faster. We see the collaboration extending to more channels and more brands as our online business scales.” 

Vaibhav Dabhade, CEO of Anchanto, added, “Vietnam is one of the fastest-moving e-commerce markets we work in, with sales shifting between platforms and evolving rules for online sellers. Our team on the ground knows that market, and we bring what we learn across Asia, Europe and the Middle East to the brands we serve here. We’re proud to support CJ Foods Vietnam, one of the country’s best-known food companies, together with eGURU, in the next phase of its growth.” 

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About Anchanto 

Anchanto is a Singapore-headquartered B2B SaaS company providing order management, warehouse management and parcel tracking software to brands, retailers and logistics providers across 12 countries. Its Vietnamese team supports leading local and regional businesses with ISO 27001-certified software and direct integrations to Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop and more than 200 other marketplaces, carriers and enterprise systems. 

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Website: anchanto.com 

 

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ForenScope Releases Two New Crime Scene Evidence Cameras

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Forensic science and crime scene technology has taken another leap into the future. ForenScope has released two new versions of their popular ForenScope SuperSpectral crime scene evidence cameras. GRIMM Forensics is the exclusive reseller of the all-new ForenScope SuperSpectral FORCE and SuperSpectral CORE.

UNION HALL, Va., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ForenScope and GRIMM Forensics have officially released two new versions of the popular ForenScope SuperSpectral crime scene camera technology. The all-new ForenScope SuperSpectral FORCE and SuperSpectral CORE include all of the advanced features of earlier SuperSpectral versions with increased image resolution and light intensity.

“The results for bruising and injuries from the SuperSpectral FORCE & CORE are powerful tools for domestic violence and special victims investigations. It is quite simply, remarkable.” Ruth Prillaman, Director, GRIMM Forensics

The SuperSpectral FORCE features an ultra-high resolution 200 megapixel camera combined with interchangeable forensic ring-light attachments.

The SuperSpectral CORE features a high resolution 64 megapixel camera combined with a fixed, multi-purpose forensic ring-light.

Both of the new SuperSpectral models include the same “smart settings” for easily locating Body Fluids, Fingerprints, Blood, Gunshot Residue, Bruising, Strangulation Marks, Bones, Trace Evidence, and Counterfeit Currency.

ForenScope SuperSpectral technology includes basic and advanced settings to accommodate agencies with all levels of expertise. From Detectives and Crime Scene Technicians, to Crime Lab Experts and DNA Scientists, everyone can operate the SuperSpectral technology.

Each ForenScope SuperSpectral features a powerful ring-light with an integrated optical filter wheel with case management software to allow law enforcement agencies the ability to examine and document evidence at the crime scene, office, or laboratory.

The smart settings for Bruising, Bite Marks, Strangulations, and other Injuries are especially valuable for domestic violence and special victims investigations.

There are currently over 100 law enforcement agencies in the U.S. with ForenScope evidence technology.

ForenScope is a forensic technology company based in Istanbul, Türkiye. GRIMM Forensics is the exclusive U.S. reseller of ForenScope. GRIMM Forensics is a Virginia certified small business located in Franklin County, VA.

More information is available from GRIMM Forensics at www.grimmforensics.com

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SEMIFIVE Secures KRW 178.4 Billion in Q3 New Orders, Up 437% YoY, Driving Order Backlog to Record High

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Achieves 182% QoQ growth in new orders, pushing order backlog to an all-time high of KRW 245.5 billion Drives ASIC Service new orders to KRW 136.9 billion, up 705% YoY, fueled by global turnkey projects in North America Diversifies its advanced-node AI mass production portfolio, strengthening the foundation for long-term growth

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SEMIFIVE, a leading global provider of custom AI semiconductor (ASIC) solutions, today announced record-breaking order performance for the third quarter of 2026, securing KRW 178.4 billion in new orders and driving its order backlog to an all-time high of KRW 245.5 billion on a consolidated basis.

SEMIFIVE achieved a remarkable 437% year-over-year (YoY) surge in third-quarter new orders, up from KRW 33.2 billion in the same period last year. The quarterly total was approximately 2.8 times the KRW 63.3 billion recorded in the previous quarter, representing a 182% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase, and 1.5 times the company’s total new orders of KRW 118.9 billion for the first half of 2026. Capitalizing on surging global demand for custom ASIC solutions, SEMIFIVE accelerated its expansion into key international markets, including North America and Japan, fueling exceptional order growth.

The company pushed its order backlog to a record KRW 245.5 billion, a 75% increase from KRW 140.3 billion in the previous quarter. As these orders progressively convert into revenue, the expanding backlog is expected to serve as a powerful engine for sustained mid- to long-term growth.

SEMIFIVE generated order growth across all business segments, including ASIC development, mass production, and intellectual property (IP), with its ASIC Service business spearheading overall performance.

SEMIFIVE drove strong growth in its ASIC Service business by securing high-margin advanced-node turnkey projects. Third-quarter new orders in this segment soared 705% YoY to KRW 136.9 billion, compared with KRW 17.0 billion in the same period last year. A major high-performance computing (HPC) project win in North America reinforced the company’s position as a trusted provider of advanced-node turnkey solutions for large global customers. SEMIFIVE has also gained strong traction in the sovereign AI markets of South Korea and Japan, delivering tangible revenue growth.

SEMIFIVE leveraged the maturity of the 4nm process and its proven mass production track record to sharpen its competitive edge. As demand accelerates for AI inference chips built on the cost-effective, high-performance 4nm process, the company is actively capturing new opportunities through its established 4nm design and mass production capabilities.

In mass production, SEMIFIVE continued to secure a steady flow of purchase orders (POs) while accelerating the diversification and advancement of its product portfolio. The company is shifting its portfolio from smaller chips built on legacy process nodes for domestic customers toward advanced-node AI devices and dedicated AI HPC chips. Backed by exclusive mask production rights, stable shipments and an expanding AI mass production portfolio are expected to drive revenue growth beginning in 2027.

SEMIFIVE sustained steady growth in its IP business by securing additional orders for its off-the-shelf, silicon-validated IP offerings. The company supplies silicon-validated IP, originally developed for specific customers, to additional customers, maximizing the value of its proven IP assets. SEMIFIVE is also expanding into leading-edge 2nm and 3nm process technologies and HPC applications. By strengthening its IP portfolio based on Samsung Foundry’s 2nm and 3nm processes, the company aims to unlock additional order opportunities in the high-performance AI semiconductor market.

For the first nine months of 2026, SEMIFIVE recorded cumulative revenue of KRW 146.1 billion, up 62% YoY. Notably, as shipments of high-value AI chips gained momentum, product revenue surged 167% QoQ to KRW 12 billion, up from KRW 4.5 billion in the previous quarter, marking the beginning of a new growth phase. The company also continued to improve profitability, achieving a cumulative gross profit margin of 28%, up 11 percentage points YoY, and improving its operating margin to -14%, up 25 percentage points YoY. Looking ahead, SEMIFIVE expects to accelerate its financial performance in the fourth quarter as its KRW 245.5 billion order backlog begins converting into revenue at a faster pace, supported by increasing mass production volumes.

“Our latest performance proves that SEMIFIVE has entered a new phase of accelerated growth in the global AI ASIC market,” said Brandon Cho, CEO and Co-Founder of SEMIFIVE. “With our record-high order backlog and high-value mass production pipeline serving as powerful turbo engines, we are poised to further accelerate our growth.”

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