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Qualcomm announced its second‑generation PC processors, the Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme, at its Snapdragon Summit. The chips feature a third‑generation Oryon CPU with up to 18 cores, a new Adreno GPU architecture offering 2.3X power‑efficiency gains, and an upgraded neural processing unit delivering 80 TOPS of AI performance. Qualcomm claims up to 75 percent faster CPU performance at equal power and multi‑day battery life. The event also highlighted the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile chip, a vision for 6G connectivity, and a joint effort with Google to unify Android and Chrome OS across devices. Leer más

Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform at the Snapdragon Summit 2025, emphasizing AI integration that gathers sensor data to train future models. The chipset promises the fastest performance in the industry, with a new Adreno GPU delivering a 23% boost and up to 20% lower power consumption. Qualcomm highlighted potential launch partners such as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo and Samsung, suggesting the platform could power upcoming flagship devices. Enhanced image processing, gaming performance, and battery life were also touted, positioning the Gen 5 as a major step forward for AI‑centric smartphones. Leer más

Qualcomm announced its next‑generation Snapdragon X2 Elite processors at the Snapdragon Summit in Maui. The lineup, highlighted by the X2 Elite Extreme, offers up to 18 cores, a 5.0 GHz clock speed and a new Adreno GPU that delivers 2.3 × better performance per watt. A new neural processing unit promises 80 trillion operations per second, nearly doubling the AI capability of prior Snapdragon chips. Battery life is projected to improve by up to 43 % versus the previous generation, and Snapdragon Guardian Technology adds remote device‑management features. CEO Cristiano Amon signaled an annual release cadence, positioning Qualcomm to compete directly with Intel and AMD in the Windows laptop market. Leer más

LG has added the FYI.RAiDiO AI service to its xBoom Grab and xBoom Bounce speakers. Developed by musician will.i.am, the feature introduces AI personas that let users ask about the music playing, explore artist backstories, discover nearby concerts, and receive lifestyle tips. Accessible via the speaker’s MY button or the FYI app, the service aims to transform the speakers from passive audio devices into responsive companions that reflect diverse cultural perspectives. Will.i.am envisions the technology expanding beyond music, with Qualcomm helping scale the solution to more devices. Leer más

Meta's second‑generation Ray‑Ban smart glasses bring notable upgrades, including an 8‑hour mixed‑use battery life, a 12MP ultrawide camera capable of 3K video, and refined AI functions powered by Qualcomm processors. The frames retain the classic Ray‑Ban look while adding new seasonal colors and a leather charging case. Five microphones and open‑ear stereo speakers enhance audio interaction, and the Meta AI app handles most processing. Priced at $379 with 32GB of storage, the Gen 2 aims to deliver a more seamless and capable wearable AI experience. Leer más

Qualcomm announced the upcoming launch of its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor at the Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii. The new chip, positioned as the successor to the Snapdragon 8 Elite that powers 2025 flagship devices such as Samsung’s Galaxy S25, Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra and OnePlus 13, incorporates the Oryon CPU and continues the “Elite” branding while aligning with the series' fifth‑generation naming. Qualcomm explained the naming shift in a recent blog post, emphasizing the performance boost and industry‑leading status of the Elite label. The company will showcase the chip’s capabilities at the summit next week. Leer más