Overview
- Anker, which announced the THUS chip Wednesday, plans to debut it in new Soundcore earbuds on May 21 at its Anker Day event in New York.
- THUS embeds neural computation in NOR Flash so model data stays put during inference, a setup that reduces data movement and saves space versus SRAM-based designs.
- The first showcased feature, Clear Calls, runs a large on-device neural network using eight MEMS microphones plus two bone‑conduction sensors to isolate your voice in loud places.
- Anker says THUS can run models with several million parameters and deliver up to 150 times more AI compute for noise cancellation than its previous flagship earbuds, with real-world results still untested by third parties.
- Forbes reports the chip is fabricated in Germany, and Anker frames THUS as a multi‑year platform for audio, mobile accessories and IoT, with leaked model names and prices remaining unconfirmed.