Anker announces the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds as its first consumer audio products using the company’s “Thus” AI audio chip. Multiple outlets report that the AI chip is aimed at improving core wireless-earbud functions, including clearer voice capture during phone calls and stronger noise reduction. The Verge and Digital Trends both describe the chip as being used to enhance how the earbuds handle ambient sound, so a user’s voice remains more intelligible during calls. In addition to call and noise features, Digital Trends reports that the earbuds include AI-powered translation capabilities for conversations. Engadget and Digital Trends also highlight an AI “note taker” feature associated with the Pro Max case, which is described as being able to capture notes. Across the coverage, Anker positions the Thus AI chip as the differentiating element that enables these added capabilities, rather than relying only on traditional audio processing. The reporting aligns on the product name, the use of the Thus AI chip, and the focus on call clarity, noise reduction, and added AI functionality such as translation and note taking.