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Anker unveils new sleep earbuds, AI note-taking headphones, and hearing aids at IFA Berlin
The company introduced several audio and sleep devices, including upgraded sleep earbuds, non-wearable bedside tracking speakers, and products powered by its Thus AI chip.
The short version
- Anker announced an expanded lineup of audio, sleep, and accessibility devices at the IFA conference in Berlin.
- The new hardware includes the Sleep Earbuds 4 series, SleepLab bedside tracking speakers, Soundcore AeroClip 2 Pro AI note-taking earbuds, Space 2 Pro headphones, Liberty Buds 2, and RIC Hearing Aids.
- Pricing and release schedules are staggered through autumn 2026, though pricing and launch dates remain unannounced for several items.
Key facts
- Anker introduced the Sleep Earbuds 4 and Sleep Earbuds 4 Pro, featuring a reduced physical size, with the Pro version offering a touchscreen case and biometric audio adjustments.[CNET]
- The Sleep Earbuds 4 are slated to launch in October, followed by the Pro version in November.[CNET]
- The company unveiled the SleepLab and SleepLab Pro bedside speakers, which do not require a subscription and use radar on the Pro model to track vital signs without wearables.[CNET]
- Anker announced the Soundcore AeroClip 2 Pro clip-on earbuds with built-in AI transcription and summarization capabilities for $230.[CNET]
- The Soundcore Space 2 Pro over-ear headphones ($200) and Liberty Buds 2 ($130) will become available on September 22.[CNET]
- Anker introduced RIC Hearing Aids powered by its proprietary Thus neural-net audio chip, utilizing four beamforming microphones for sound isolation.[CNET]