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Anker announces Thus, a compute-in-memory chip it says will bring on-device AI to its products and accessories, starting with its upcoming Soundcore earbuds (John Higgins/The Verge)

John Higgins / The Verge:
Anker announces Thus, a compute-in-memory chip it says will bring on-device AI to its products and accessories, starting with its upcoming Soundcore earbuds  —  The Thus chip will come to earbuds first before being rolled out to other Anker products.

Netherlands-based ASM, whose deposition tools are used to make advanced chips, projects Q2 revenue of ~€980M, above €886.8M est., driven by AI demand (Sarah Jacob/Bloomberg)

Sarah Jacob / Bloomberg:
Netherlands-based ASM, whose deposition tools are used to make advanced chips, projects Q2 revenue of ~€980M, above €886.8M est., driven by AI demand  —  ASM International NV projected revenue for the second quarter that exceeded analysts' estimates, underscoring …

Invincible season 4 ending explained and how it sets up season 5 and beyond

The actor explains the character's goals, his relationship with Mark, and what he's like to see in future seasons.

First vacuums — then the world

Many startups spend years trying to become a household name. Others just spend $10 million on a Super Bowl ad. That's Dreame's bet. The little-known Chinese robot vacuum company has grand ambitions to become a global consumer electronics giant and chose to run a pricey 30-second spot as its opening move. If it works, the […]

Another Trump official exits in scandal

This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. I will remember former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer less for her tenure than for her casual deployment of the diminutive term “sauvi B” — which no person over 27 should use, especially during the […]