Technology company Oxtak has opened preorders for Oxtak Vox, a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) audio recorder and live translation device designed to help professionals follow business conversations in different languages without relying on their smartphones.
The device combines audio recording with real-time translation, allowing users to follow discussions in a selected language while viewing translations on its screen and continuing to use their phones or laptops.
According to the company, Oxtak Vox is designed for extended business meetings, international travel and other professional settings where users need to understand conversations across language barriers.
The launch follows a year of growth for Oxtak, which has joined the first cohort of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP), exhibited at about a dozen international events and introduced its first device, the Oxtak One, in Japan.
The company said feedback from the initial product launch showed that users particularly valued its live translation feature, powered by French technology company Gladia, which was recently acquired by OVHcloud.
Oxtak Vox automatically detects the language being spoken and translates conversations into a language selected by the user.
The company says the device supports hands-free operation for meetings lasting up to 120 minutes, eliminating the need to depend on a smartphone for continuous translation and helping preserve the phone’s battery life.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Oxtak, Laurent Le Pen, said the dedicated device was developed to address the practical challenges professionals face during lengthy meetings and while travelling abroad.
“For a quick face-to-face chat, a phone is still fine. But for a 90-minute meeting, especially when you’re abroad and don’t want to drain your phone battery, a dedicated device is the better form factor,” he said.
“It stays hands-free so you can actually follow the conversation. You don’t need to be the person in a professional meeting with a glowing display on your smart glasses or earbuds in your ears,” Mr Le Pen added.
Oxtak Vox is being offered at a starting price of US$179, with the company adopting a one-time payment model rather than a subscription-based service.
According to Oxtak, the purchase includes translation tokens, with no subscription required and no email address needed to use the device.
The company has also highlighted its zero-retention approach to privacy as part of its product design.
Users who want additional functionality can optionally upload audio to the Oxtak application for summarisation.
Preorders for Oxtak Vox are now open through the company’s official website, oxtak.com, with the first batch scheduled to ship in the first quarter of 2027.
The company is also expected to preview the device at Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026, scheduled for November 2–6 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
A full demonstration is planned for CES Las Vegas in January 2027 at the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion in Eureka Park, Booth 63101.
The launch adds to the growing range of AI-powered devices aimed at improving communication and productivity, particularly for professionals operating across languages and international markets.
