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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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APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

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JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In compliance with para 6.71 of the JSE Listings Requirements and para 6.42 of the JSE Debt and Specialist Securities Listings Requirements, Sasol is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Stanley Subramoney as the Chairman of the Audit Committee and Sasol’s financial expert with effect from 14 November 2026.

Mr Subramoney has been an independent non-executive director of Sasol Limited since 2021 and is a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees. He is a chartered accountant with extensive experience in accounting, auditing and international business. During a 27-year career with PwC, he served as an audit and advisory partner and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of PwC Southern Africa. He gained significant international exposure through complex assignments and global organisational roles. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of Menston Holdings, a diversified investment company. He serves as an independent non-executive director of Nedbank Group, where he formerly chaired the Group Audit and Credit Committees.

The Chairman of the Sasol Board, Ms Muriel Dube, said: “Stanley has been a valued member of the Sasol Board and Audit Committee since 2021. His extensive accounting and audit expertise, together with his deep knowledge of Sasol gained during his tenure on the Board, position him well to lead the Audit Committee. The Board is confident that he will provide strong leadership to the Committee and continue to make a valuable contribution to Sasol.”

For further information, please contact:
Sasol Investor Relations,
Tiffany Sydow, VP Investor Relations
Telephone: +27 (0) 71 673 1929
investor.relations@sasol.com

 

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CCTV4: The special coverage APEC: Shenzhen Engagement will air

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BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 APEC Summit will be held in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on November 18–19, attracting global attention. China Media Group’s Chinese Global Program Center has set up a front-line studio in Shenzhen. From November 13 to 19, China News will launch the special coverage APEC: Shenzhen Engagement in its flagship noon and evening slots. Adopting an international perspective and centered on the theme of “Building an Asia-Pacific Community for Common Prosperity”, the special coverage will present a comprehensive and multi-dimensional picture of the APEC Summit in Shenzhen through a rich array of reporting formats, including live broadcasts, studio discussions, high-profile interviews, and integrated-media live streams.

Guests from the China (Shenzhen) Development Institute and other institutions will be invited to the studio to discuss new models of global governance under the APEC cooperation framework amid key summit topics.

APEC Face to Face, a high-end interview segment, will feature exclusive conversations with attending dignitaries, senior officials of APEC economies, industry leaders, business figures, heads of multinational corporations and authoritative think tank experts. It combines dedicated in-depth interviews with on-the-spot interviews to capture hot topics of Asia-Pacific cooperation.

The integrated-media program Shenzhen’s New Landmarks uses six core landmark clusters across Shenzhen as its narrative thread. It integrates mobile live streaming, immersive exploration, feature videos and in-depth interviews to offer a panoramic view of Shenzhen’s development achievements and practical experience as a pioneer of China’s reform and opening up and a core engine of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The special coverage APEC: Shenzhen Engagement will air on China Media Group’s CCTV-4 (Chinese International Channel) at 12:00 and 18:00 from November 13 to 19. Stay tuned!

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Bracco and Avicenna.AI Announce FDA Clearance for UPTUNITY™ | Aneurysm, a New AI-Enabled Software for Brain Aneurysm Detection and Assessment

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Developed in collaboration with Avicenna.AI, the newly FDA-cleared technology introduces UPTUNITY™, Bracco’s new portfolio of AI-enabled clinical decision support solutions.

MILAN, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bracco and Avicenna.AI today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance of UPTUNITY™ | Aneurysm, the first offering within the new UPTUNITY™ portfolio and a result of Bracco’s collaboration with Avicenna.AI. Designed to support medical specialists in detecting and assessing brain aneurysms on cerebral arteries computed tomography angiography (CTA) images, UPTUNITY | Aneurysm integrates AI assistance into the radiologist’s reading workflow.

UPTUNITY reinforces Bracco’s Digital Health strategy by expanding the company’s capabilities into interpretive AI. The portfolio provides clinical decision support capabilities for specific needs in image interpretation. It complements Bracco’s existing AI offerings, including AiMIFY®, developed with Subtle Medical, which applies AI to amplify existing contrast enhancement in brain MRI for improved lesion visualization.1 With UPTUNITY, Bracco continues to invest in Digital Health technologies that extend its support for radiologists across the imaging continuum and advance innovation beyond contrast agents.

“A small incidental aneurysm on a head CTA can easily be overlooked when the worklist keeps growing,” said Cosimo DePinto, Executive Vice President, Marketing & Commercial Operations, Bracco Americas. “UPTUNITY | Aneurysm works inside the reading environment radiologists already know and helps find the aneurysm hiding in the CT scan. The clinical decision stays where it belongs: with the radiologist.”

An estimated one in 50 U.S. adults has an unruptured brain aneurysm, a condition that is often asymptomatic.2 Aneurysms can be difficult to detect on cerebral arteries CTA and may be discovered incidentally during imaging performed to evaluate other clinical concerns.3,4 For known aneurysms, consistent follow-up and assessment of changes in growth are important to ongoing clinical evaluation.4

UPTUNITY | Aneurysm spans brain aneurysm detection and ongoing follow-up across the radiologist’s workflow. For detection, the computer-assisted detection (CADe) and diagnosis (CADx) software is intended for use as a concurrent reading aid by appropriately trained medical specialists. It identifies suspected saccular brain aneurysms greater than 3 mm on head CTA images and provides information about their presence, location and size for assessment and characterization. For known aneurysms, the follow-up functionality (MIMPS) provides quantitative measurements and comparison between examinations to assess changes over time. The integrated workflow extends from initial identification through longitudinal follow-up.

The software provides information for use alongside review of the CTA images, while maintaining physician control over clinical decision-making. It is not intended to replace a full patient evaluation or a qualified physician’s review and should not be solely relied upon to make or confirm a diagnosis.5,6

“For a patient with an unruptured aneurysm, the follow-up scan always brings the same question: has it changed?” said Fabio Tedoldi, PhD, Head of Global Research & Development, Bracco Imaging. “UPTUNITY | Aneurysm supports physicians from first detection through subsequent monitoring, with comparable readings at every exam. Precision, to us, means not only finding, but following up.”

Bracco and Avicenna.AI announced their strategic partnership in March 2026 to advance AI applications in contrast-enhanced computed tomography. The companies are now preparing for the commercial introduction of UPTUNITY | Aneurysm in the United States. Avicenna.AI will lead promotion and commercial distribution of the solution.

“Contrast agents were created to make the invisible visible. A brain aneurysm is exactly that kind of hidden finding: silent, often discovered by chance, then followed millimeter by millimeter for years. Bracco has spent decades lighting up the vessels. But an image only helps if what it shows is seen. Avicenna.AI brings AI assistance to those images, helping radiologists detect an aneurysm >3 mm and track how it changes over time,” said Cyril Di Grandi, CEO and co-founder, Avicenna.AI. “UPTUNITY | Aneurysm combines these two strengths, turning a head CTA into a story the radiologist can follow, from the first finding through every follow-up. Neither of us could have done this alone, and that is the point of this partnership.”

UPTUNITY | Aneurysm will be showcased at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place November 29–December 3 in Chicago. To learn more about Bracco’s presence at RSNA 2026, including UPTUNITY | Aneurysm and the company’s vision for artificial intelligence, visit www.bracco.com/RSNA.

UPTUNITY | Aneurysm has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration under K262062 and K262147. UPTUNITY™ | Aneurysm Detection and UPTUNITY™ | Aneurysm Management are the commercial names for CINA-Aneurysm (K262062) and CINA-Aneurysm+ (K262147), respectively. For complete operating instructions, warnings, precautions and other important safety information, refer to the instructions for use.

About Bracco
Bracco Group, founded in 1927, is a global leader in diagnostic imaging committed to advancing healthcare and improving people’s lives by shaping the future of prevention and precision medicine. The company operates in the healthcare sector in more than 100 countries, with a workforce of over 4,000 employees and consolidated annual revenues of approximately €2 billion, with a global footprint.

With a strong commitment to innovation, investing around 9% of its reference turnover in research and development, Bracco develops and provides a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical products for diagnostic imaging, including contrast agents for X-ray, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as microbubbles for contrast-enhanced ultrasound and molecular imaging agents such as radioactive tracers and novel positron emission tomography imaging agents, alongside artificial intelligence-based solutions. It is also a global market leader in advanced contrast management technologies for cardiovascular angiography and radiology imaging. Discover more at www.bracco.com.

About Avicenna.AI
Founded in 2018, Avicenna.AI specializes in the development of artificial intelligence solutions dedicated to emergency and incidental medical imaging, using deep learning techniques to identify, detect and quantify critical pathologies from CT images. Co-founded by Cyril Di Grandi, co-founder of Olea Medical, and Dr. Peter Chang, American radiologist and AI expert, Avicenna.AI’s mission is to support radiologists’ diagnosis, ensure faster and more reliable detection of serious pathologies, and improve the quality of patient care through its AI tools for radiology. For more information, follow us on LinkedIn and visit our website: www.avicenna.ai

Media Contacts:

Bracco Press Contact
Alessandra Vulpiani
Bracco Imaging, Senior Marketing Communication Manager
Alessandra.Vulpiani@bracco.com

Avicenna.AI Press Contact
Stéphanie Bellavia
Avicenna.AI, Marketing Manager
stephanie.bellavia@avicenna.ai

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2Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Brain Aneurysm Statistics and Facts. Available at: https://www.bafound.org/statistics-and-facts/. Accessed October 28, 2026.
3Biddle G, Assadsangabi R, Broadhead K, Hacein-Bey L, Ivanovic V. Diagnostic Errors in Cerebrovascular Pathology: Retrospective Analysis of a Neuroradiology Database at a Large Tertiary Academic Medical Center. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2022;43(9):1271-1278. doi:10.3174/ajnr.A7596
4Thompson BG, Brown RD Jr, Amin-Hanjani S, et al. Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2015;46(8):2368-2400.
5U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 510(k) Summary K262062, CINA-Aneurysm.
6U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 510(k) Summary K262147, CINA-Aneurysm+.

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