Anker Unveils World's First Neural-Net AI Audio Chip, Set to Power Next-Gen Earbuds with Advanced Noise Cancellation
Summary
Anker unveils the Thus processor, the world's first neural-net compute-in-memory AI audio chip, set to power next-gen Soundcore earbuds with eight MEMS microphones, two bone conduction sensors, and millions of parameters for dramatically improved noise cancellation — with the Liberty 5 Pro Max and Liberty 5 Pro debuting at Anker Day on May 21.
Key Points
- Anker unveils the Thus processor, the world's first neural-net compute-in-memory AI audio chip, designed to bring local AI capabilities to earbuds, mobile accessories, and IoT devices with greater energy efficiency and smaller size than traditional chips.
- The Thus chip debuts in Soundcore's upcoming flagship earbuds, featuring eight MEMS microphones and two bone conduction sensors, enabling significantly improved call noise cancellation by handling several million parameters — far surpassing the few hundred thousand parameters supported by previous earbud chip designs.
- The first earbuds powered by the Thus chip are expected to be the Liberty 5 Pro Max and Liberty 5 Pro, priced at $229.99 and $169.99 respectively, with full product details set to be revealed at Anker Day on May 21.