Qualcomm’s new fully wireless in-ear chip makes banded Bluetooth buds obsolete
Qualcomm's new QCC3026 chip will take fully wireless headphones to the next level, offering up to 50 percent more battery life, more powerful audio processing, and the potential for lower price points, a move that could make banded wireless in-ears obsolete.
Qualcomm’s newest smartwatch chips are made just for kids
Love it or hate it, technology is going to be a huge part of children's lives from now on. Qualcomm is launching itself head-first into that future with the release of a series of smartwatch chips meant exclusively for children's smartwatches, aimed at educating and protecting the next generation.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chips will power next-gen budget phones
Qualcomm has taken the wraps off of the Snapdragon 632, Snapdragon 439, and Snapdragon 429, set to power a new generation of budget and mid-range smartphones. No phones with the new chips have been announced just yet, but we'll likely see some start popping up over the next few months.
Leaked Snapdragon 1000 details suggest it could go head-to-head with Intel
New details about Qualcomm's rumored Snapdragon 1000 have been revealed, suggesting that the Windows-oriented SoC could offer competition for 2017 Intel Core processors. Better yet, it'll do so in a smaller form factor and potentially at a lower power draw too, making it a very attractive option for laptop owners.
First Snapdragon 845 Chromebook could be a 2-in-1 with detachable keyboard
More details about "Cheza," the alleged Snapdragon 845-powered Chromebook, have been unearthed from changes made to Chrome OS, suggesting that the first ever laptop running the powerful SoC may not be too far away. It could well be a 2-in-1 as well, with a detachable keyboard, and LTE data connectivity.
Microsoft’s ‘Andromeda’ device may be a phone after all
Unnamed sources claim that the latest prototype of Microsoft's unannounced "Andromeda" device includes telephony capabilities. It won't be a re-entry into the smartphone business, but rather a new entry in its "always connected" initiative. Andromeda is expected to appear towards the end of 2018.
HoloLens 2 could pack a Qualcomm chip for ‘extended reality’
The next version of Microsoft's HoloLens headset for augmented reality will supposedly feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon XR1 processor. The rumor arrives by way of an anonymous source who claims the second-generation headset packing the XR1 chip will make an appearance in January 2019.
AT&T Snaps up Qualcomm Spectrum Licenses
Image used with permission by copyright holder Mobile operator AT&T has announced it will be acquiring a broad collection of 700 MHz spectrum licenses from Qualcomm for a total of $1.925 billion in a bid to expand its capability to offer 4G mobile broadband services. The spectrum licenses cover more than 300 million people across […]
Why Intel’s monopoly could soon end (and you should be stoked)
When’s the last time you saw a laptop without an Intel chip in it? The company’s near-monopoly status has made it difficult for new players. When one company completely dominates, innovation is stifled, prices remain high, and the average person ends up losing out. Here's why that could all change soon.
High-end Always Connected Windows 10 PCs may pack Snapdragon 1000 in 2018
Qualcomm is supposedly working on a new high-end Snapdragon-based always-connected laptop reference design. It will be based on the Snapdragon 1000, and not the 850 chip just reveled for Windows 10 devices. Asus is supposedly one of the first to use the design, code-named "Primus."
Samsung may be developing a Snapdragon 850-powered Windows 2-in-1
Qualcomm announced at Computex that one of the first companies to use its new Snapdragon 850 SoC will be Samsung, though in what capacity is currently unknown. Since the Korean manufacturer has previously made convertible Windows tablets, maybe soon we'll see a new Galaxy Book with an efficient Snapdragon chip.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 is made for Windows PCs with ‘innovative form factors’
At Computex 2018, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 850, a chipset designed specifically for Windows PCs. Unlike the first generation of Always Connected PCs, these devices will use a chipset designed specifically for the Windows PC experience. In addition, we may see some "innovative" and "aggressive" new designs.
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon chip will take VR, AR to the next level
Qualcomm introduced the world's first platform dedicated to extended reality (XR) with the launch of its Snapdragon XR1 chip and headset design. XR is an umbrella term used to group virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality. Vuzix, Pico, Meta, and HTC's Vive are already signed on.
Qualcomm joins Facebook’s Terragraph Project to bring fast Wi-Fi to U.S. cities
Facebook and Qualcomm are teaming up to bring fast Wi-Fi to cities around the U.S. For at least two years, the social media giant has been attempting to create a multinode wireless system focused on bringing high-speed internet connectivity to dense urban areas. It's called the Terragraph Project.
Qualcomm expected to reveal Snapdragon chip dedicated to VR, AR next month
Qualcomm is expected to reveal a Snapdragon XR1 all-in-one chip next week during the Augmented World Expo in Santa Clara. It will be optimized for "extended reality" (XR) experiences, which is an umbrella term covering augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality applications.
Qualcomm targets ‘premium midrange’ phones with the Snapdragon 710
Qualcomm unveiled the first chip in its new 700 series -- the Snapdragon 710. The chip is aimed at combining some of the high-end features in the 800 series, with a more affordable price -- making it perfect for budget high-end phones. We don't yet know what phones will feature the new chip.
Sprint hopes to lure Always Connected PC owners with free LTE
Qualcomm and Microsoft teamed up to roll out its "Always Connected PC" platform at CES 2018, built around Snapdragon processors and always-on LTE connectivity. Now, cell carrier Sprint is cooking up a free data deal to lure Always Connected PC owners to its service -- but it won't last long.
Leaked docs show Google may be cooking up a stand-alone AR headset
Leaked documents claim that Google is currently working on a stand-alone headset design for augmented reality. It will be based on one of two Qualcomm processors designed for Internet of Things devices. It may also be tied to a similar device reportedly in the works at AR headset provider Meta.
HP reopens pre-orders for its first ‘always connected’ Windows 10 PC
After briefly appearing during February in a limited quantity, HP's very first Windows on ARM PC, the Envy x2, is finally back to pre-order for $999. It's the result of a new relationship between Qualcomm and Microsoft to provide Windows 10 devices relying on Qualcomm's ARM-based Snapdragon 835 CPU.
Qualcomm’s new chips aim to give security cameras A.I. smarts
Qualcomm has today announced two new processing chips that will leverage the power of edge computing in IoT set-ups to help make individual cameras smarter, with enhanced image stabilization light-enhancing smarts, and new AI processing units.
Qualcomm’s stand-alone VR headset design uses Tobii eye-tracking
Tobii said on Thursday that Qualcomm's latest reference design for stand-alone virtual reality headsets includes its eye-tracking technology.
HP’s first Qualcomm-powered PC, the HP Envy X2, suffers a slight delay
Among the first of Qualcomm's new Always Connected PCs, the HP Envy X2 is now available for pre-order, but can it live up to Qualcomm's lofty promises?
Qualcomm’s new 700 series could help create a new ‘premium midrange’
Qualcomm has unveiled the 700 series of chipsets, aimed at sitting between the 600 series of midrange chips and the 800 series of flagship chips.
Qualcomm may cram premium Snapdragon 845 processor into high-end Chromebooks
Qualcomm's director of Product Management Monte Giles indicated that the company is keeping a close eye on the high-end Chromebook market.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 VR reference headset puts body tracking in mobile VR
Qualcomm has launched its Snapdragon 845 virtual reality reference headset, offering features like eye tracking, and body tracking -- which should make for much more natural VR.
Qualcomm’s ‘Always On’ PCs are coming to T-Mobile and AT&T
Qualcomm's forthcoming LTE-enabled PCs are coming to a new set of U.S. phone carriers, adding Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T to a growing list of vendors.
Microsoft pulls list of limitations on ‘Always Connected’ Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft briefly published a list of the limitations customers and developers will experience on 'Always Connected' PCs featuring Windows 10 on ARM.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X24 will likely be its last LTE modem
Qualcomm is working to bring 5G to the masses -- but you might not be aware that the super-speedy connections could be available as soon as this year.
These 19 companies will offer 5G devices by 2019. Where’s Apple?
Qualcomm has announced partnerships with dozens of companies -- both carriers and device-makers -- to deploy 5G.
Apple’s iOS 11.3 update will (finally) open a window on battery life
Apple's iOS 11.3 update draws near, Qualcomm will need more than pocket change to pay a huge EU fine, and we pick up some milk and other goodies at the highly automated Amazon Go store.
Qualcomm fined $1.2 billion for paying Apple to use its mobile chips
Qualcomm has been fined $1.2 billion by EU antitrust investigators, after it was concluded the company paid Apple to use its baseband mobile chips exclusively.
These wireless carriers provide LTE for Windows Always Connected PCs
Microsoft and Qualcomm have detailed which wireless carriers will provide LTE connectivity for their new line of Always Connected PCs.
Catch up on Day 2 of CES 2018 with our quick wrap-up video
Catch up on everything that went down during Day Two of CES 2018 with Digital Trends' wrap-up video.
Oculus Go relies on an older Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, gets Chinese version
During Qualcomm's press conference, Facebook's Hugo Barra spilled a few beans about the upcoming Oculus Go stand-alone VR headset.