A translation earbud marketed as a seamless 40-language voice bridge costs as little as $99 upfront, but the subscription math that kicks in after month one can more than double what many buyers actually pay

Picture a crowded airport gate, two strangers, two languages, one pair of small wireless earbuds. The box says 40 languages, instant translation, real-time and hands-free. The price tag says $99. That sounds like a deal, until the app opens and asks for a credit card. The hardware is only half the purchase. Behind some budget ... Read more