Caption Glass Product Roadmap: What's Coming in 2025

As we prepare to ship the first Caption Glass units this winter, I'm excited to share our product roadmap for 2025. These features aren't just incremental improvements - they're transformative capabilities that will expand what's possible with real-time captioning technology.

Q1 2025: Foundation Features

Multi-Language Support (March)

At launch, Caption Glass supports English with industry-leading accuracy. By March, we'll expand to 12 languages:

• Spanish, French, German, Italian
• Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean
• Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Arabic

Each language model is trained on millions of hours of conversational speech, ensuring the same <200ms latency and 94%+ accuracy across all supported languages.

Enhanced Noise Cancellation (February)

Our new AI-powered noise cancellation will dramatically improve performance in challenging environments:

• Restaurant mode: Filters out background conversations and kitchen noise
• Transit mode: Removes engine noise on planes, trains, and buses
• Outdoor mode: Handles wind and traffic sounds

Q2 2025: Game-Changing Features

Real-Time Translation Mode (May)

This is the feature I'm most excited about. Translation mode will:

• Translate any supported language to your preferred language in real-time
• Maintain our <200ms latency standard
• Show both original and translated text (user choice)
• Perfect for travel, international business, and multilingual families

Group Conversation Mode (June)

Our most requested feature tackles the challenge of multi-person conversations:

• Speaker identification: Labels who's talking using voice fingerprinting
• Conversation threading: Organizes overlapping speech coherently
• 360° audio capture: Four-microphone array tracks all speakers
• Smart positioning: Captions indicate speaker direction

Initial testing shows 85% accuracy in identifying speakers after 30 seconds of conversation, improving to 95% after 2 minutes.

Q3 2025: Ecosystem Expansion

Theater & Entertainment Mode (August)

Partnership with major theater chains and streaming services will enable:

• Movie captions: Sync with theater audio for perfect timing
• Live theater: Real-time captions for plays and musicals
• Sports events: Commentary and crowd noise indicators
• Streaming integration: Enhanced captions for home viewing

Professional Transcription Export (September)

Turn Caption Glass into a productivity powerhouse:

• Export conversations as formatted documents
• Automatic meeting minutes generation
• Searchable conversation history
• Integration with note-taking apps
• HIPAA-compliant mode for medical professionals

Q4 2025: Advanced AI Features

Emotion and Context Indicators (November)

Going beyond words to convey the full meaning of conversation:

• Tone indicators: [sarcastic], [excited], [concerned]
• Non-verbal cues: [laughter], [sighs], [pauses]
• Emphasis marking: Visual indication of stressed words
• Cultural context: Explains idioms and cultural references

Predictive Conversation Assistant (December)

AI-powered features to enhance communication flow:

• Smart replies: Suggested responses based on context
• Conversation summaries: Key points from long discussions
• Topic tracking: Visual indicators when subjects change
• Question highlighting: Never miss when someone asks you something

Hardware Updates

Caption Glass Pro (Q2 2026)

For power users and professionals:

• 12-hour battery life (vs 8 hours)
• Prescription lens compatibility
• Titanium frame option
• Advanced biometric sensors
• Price: $899 (standard model remains $599)

Caption Glass Kids (Q3 2026)

Designed specifically for children:

• Adjustable sizing for ages 6-16
• Durable, playground-proof design
• Parental controls and monitoring
• Educational mode with vocabulary building
• Fun customization options

Platform Integrations

We're building an open ecosystem:

• iOS/Android apps: Full control and customization
• Desktop companion: View captions on computer screen
• Smart home integration: Voice control for Alexa/Google Home
• API access: Let developers build on our platform

Accessibility Commitments

Every feature we build considers the full spectrum of accessibility needs:

• Braille display support: For deafblind users
• High contrast modes: For low vision
• Haptic feedback: Vibration alerts for important events
• Voice control: Hands-free operation

Community-Driven Development

Your feedback shapes our roadmap. Join our beta program to:

• Test new features before public release
• Provide direct feedback to our engineering team
• Participate in monthly user research sessions
• Get exclusive beta pricing on new products

Looking Beyond 2025

While I'm excited about our 2025 roadmap, we're already researching breakthrough features for the future:

• Brain-computer interface: Direct neural caption display
• Holographic projection: Captions in 3D space
• Universal translation: Support for 100+ languages
• Predictive communication: AI that anticipates needs

Your Voice Matters

This roadmap isn't set in stone. We're building Caption Glass for you, and your needs drive our priorities. Have a feature request or use case we haven't considered? Email me directly at jacob@captionglass.com.

The future of accessible communication is bright, and we're just getting started. Thank you for being part of this journey.

Ready to experience the future? Pre-order Caption Glass and be among the first to access these groundbreaking features as they launch.