Technology has reached levels never imagined by mankind before. In order to make life easier with gadgets, we are moving towards a point where we run out of problems. Take the language barrier as a problem for example. Communicating with someone who doesn't speak your language can be a real pain in the derrière. But all that was before Babel Fish launched the Pilot earphones.

It's still not the perfect product.

Although it's a brilliant idea, the two people talking to each other still need to be wearing earpieces. However, they aim to make a device that translates everything around you.

How did they come up with it, and how much does it cost?

Wavery Labs, a New York-based company, said one of their technicians came up with the idea after "meeting a French girl" and wanting to communicate with her. The Pilot will cost $129 (Rs 8646 approx.) and will be available for pre-order on their