SAN FRANCISCO—To accompany the new Pixel smartphones, Google debuted new wireless earbuds dubbed Pixel Buds. These are Google’s first wireless earbuds that are built to be used with Pixel smartphones, but they also give users access to Google Translate so they can have conversations with others who speak a different language.

Unlike Apple’s AirPods, the Pixel Buds have a wire connecting the two earpieces. However, that wire doesn’t connect to a smartphone or other device. Pixel Buds will pair via Bluetooth to the new Pixel smartphones, and presumably any other devices that accept Bluetooth wireless earbuds.

All of the Pixel Buds’ controls are built-in to the right earpiece, which is a common hardware solution on wireless earbuds. You can access Google Assistant by tapping or pressing on the right earbud, and the Assistant will be able to read notifications and messages to you through the Buds.