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Ambiq Micro has introduced the Apollo510 Lite SoC Series, an extension of its Apollo5 family, offering industry-leading energy efficiency and AI capabilities.
Built on Ambiq's SPOT platform, these SoCs provide 16× faster performance and 30× improved AI energy efficiency compared to M4/M33 solutions.
Key specifications include up to a 250MHz Arm Cortex M55 Processor, a 48/96MHz Cortex-M4F co-processor, 2MB RAM, and dual-mode Bluetooth support.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

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* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.