Qualcomm announced a new generation of Snapdragon processors at its Snapdragon Summit, positioning the chips as the hardware foundation for AI agents on smartphones and PCs. The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the Snapdragon X2 Elite family promise dramatically higher token‑processing speeds, increased TOPS performance, and on‑device large language model support. Executives Durga Malladi, Vinesh Sukumar, and CEO Cristiano Amon highlighted how the upgrades could make AI assistants faster, more reliable, and capable of accessing personal data locally. The company also showcased a prototype PC from Humain that uses a prompt‑driven AI interface, illustrating the shift toward agent‑centric user experiences. Leer más →

Qualcomm announced a new generation of Snapdragon processors designed to enable AI agents on smartphones and laptops. The chips feature upgraded Oryon CPUs, higher token‑processing speeds, and increased AI TOPS performance, allowing on‑device large language models to run faster and more efficiently. Executives highlighted the potential for personalized assistants that can access local documents, images, and apps, improving productivity and accessibility. While the hardware advances remove a major barrier, Qualcomm emphasizes that manufacturers must still integrate the AI‑agent interfaces into their products. Leer más →

Qualcomm’s new W5 Gen 2 chipset has enabled the Looki L1, a cat‑inspired wearable camera that records photos, video and audio throughout the day. The device, demonstrated by Dino Bekis at the Snapdragon Summit, features a 12‑megapixel Sony sensor, 4K photo capture, 1080p video at 30fps, and voice‑activated AI integration with ChatGPT. Its companion app organizes footage into story‑like chapters and can generate short themed films. Weighing 30 g with a 12‑hour battery, the Looki L1 aims to blend playful design with practical lifelogging, though privacy concerns remain. Leer más →

Google announced plans to combine its ChromeOS laptop operating system with Android, creating a unified platform that runs Android at its core while retaining the ChromeOS experience. The move, highlighted at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, aims to extend the company’s AI capabilities—particularly the Gemini models and the Gemini assistant—across PCs and large‑screen devices. Android chief Sameer Samat and SVP of Devices and Services Rick Osterloh explained that the integration will enable seamless AI functionality across phones, tablets, and computers, strengthening Google’s ecosystem and offering users a more consistent, AI‑driven 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →