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technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Android’s March patch fixes 129 flaws, including a targeted zero-day in Qualcomm GPUs

Google’s March Android security update closes 129 vulnerabilities, several high severity, including a zero-day in Qualcomm graphics hardware (CVE-2026-21385) already seen in targeted attacks. Patches arrive in two levels (2026-03-01 and 2026-03-05); Pixel devices typically update first, while other OEMs and carriers may delay. Users should install the update promptly, keep Google Play Protect enabled, and practice standard defenses (avoid unknown apps, use strong device security) to mitigate risk from remote code execution and privilege-escalation flaws.

via Kurt the CyberGuy|

#android #patch #qualcomm

technology-and-electronics1 month ago•20 min saved

Ventuno Q: Qualcomm’s AI‑ready Arduino board brings edge robotics to life

Qualcomm’s Arduino Ventuno Q fuses AI with robotics on a single board, pairing the Dragonwing IQ8 CPU/GPU with a dedicated STM32H5 MCU, 16GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, and an NVMe slot, plus Wi‑Fi 6 and 2.5Gb Ethernet. With Arduino App Lab offering offline pre‑trained models (vision, ASR, gestures, etc.), it targets edge AI robotics, autonomous sensing and education, and is slated to ship in Q2 2026 for under $300.

via Engadget|

#ai #arduino #qualcomm

tech1 month ago•52 min saved

Qualcomm bets on AI wearables with Wear Elite chip

Qualcomm revealed Snapdragon Wear Elite, a 3nm AI-enabled wearable chip designed for pendants and pins that coexists with W5 Plus, featuring on‑device neural processing (two billion parameters, up to 10 tokens per second), improved power efficiency (GPS uses 40% less power), fast charging (about 50% in 10 minutes) and added satellite, 5G, UWB, Bluetooth 6.0, plus Linux support—signaling a push toward AI wearables and a broader ecosystem.

via The Verge|

#ai #chip #mwc-2026

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

AI-Native 6G Targets 2029 Rollout

At Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm signaled an 'AI-Native 6G' push with commercialization planned for 2029, outlining three pillars—connectivity, wide-area sensing, and high-performance compute—and detailing features like intelligent radios, virtualized cloud RAN, and AI-driven network autonomy, with specs and pre-commercial devices expected in 2028 ahead of a full rollout in 2029.

via Droid Life|

#2029-launch #6g #ai-native

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Qualcomm's Wear Elite Chip Aims to Make Wearables AI Hubs

Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Wear Elite at MWC 2026, a wearable-focused chip with a Hexagon NPU for on-device edge AI and ultra-low‑power Micro-Power Wi‑Fi, delivering ~5x CPU performance and ~7x faster app launches, plus about 30% longer daily battery life and 50% charge in 10 minutes; Qualcomm envisions wearables—smartwatches, glasses, rings, and AI pins—becoming independent AI hubs in a distributed ecosystem, extending computing beyond smartphones.

via ZDNET|

#edge-ai #qualcomm #smartwatches

technology1 month ago•345 min saved

Wearables Take Center Stage as the Next Tech Wave Goes Beyond Screens

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite chip is designed to power next‑gen, discreet wearables—pins, pendants, glasses and more—that could redefine the post‑smartphone era, as major players like Google, Samsung, Meta and Amazon invest in AI‑enabled devices worn on the body. The gadgets could enable features such as instant translations and context‑aware assistance, but consumer adoption and privacy concerns remain key hurdles, highlighted by examples like Humane’s AI Pin and ongoing privacy considerations around recording with wearable tech.

via CNN|

#ai-devices #privacy #qualcomm

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Aims for RAM/Storage Flexibility to Trim OEM Costs

Rumors say the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro will support LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0 storage, but may also be compatible with older memory and storage standards to help OEMs cut costs amid DRAM price pressures. Xiaomi is reportedly testing the Pro variant, while the standard Gen 6 could have more limited RAM options. Qualcomm’s strategy reportedly leverages a shift to TSMC’s 2nm process to balance newer performance with cost flexibility for partners.

via Wccftech|

#dram-cost-savings #lpddr6 #qualcomm

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Snapdragon X2 Elite Surges in Benchmarks, Wins 3 of 5 Tests Against M5 and X Elite

Pre-production benchmarks on an ASUS Zenbook show Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite delivering three wins (multi-core, Blender, Handbrake) against the M5 and Snapdragon X Elite, while single-core and DaVinci Resolve favor the M5; results come from an early sample at 31W with no battery data yet.

via Wccftech|

#asus-zenbook #benchmarks #qualcomm

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Qualcomm Targets Thermal Fix for Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 with Copper HPB Heatsink

Rumors say Qualcomm will use Heat Pass Block copper heatsinks on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Gen 6 to curb temperatures as clocks rise toward 5 GHz, with TSMC’s 2nm process expected to help but not fully solve cooling in smartphones; testing reportedly shows 5.00 GHz potential in ideal conditions, making an advanced cooling solution like HPB seem necessary—though no official confirmation has emerged.

via Wccftech|

#2nm-process #heat-pass-block #qualcomm

market-news2 months ago•14 min saved

Qualcomm Beats on Q1 But Outlook Clouds QCOM Stock

Qualcomm topped Q1 with EPS of $3.50 on revenue of $12.25B, but the stock fell as guidance for the next quarter came in below expectations due to memory-chip shortages and weaker smartphone demand, especially in China. The company guided to $2.45–$2.65 per share and $10.2B–$11B in revenue, signaling near-term headwinds despite strong AI data-center chip demand. Investors will parse memory-supply stabilization and handset demand recovery, while Qualcomm emphasizes longer-term growth in automotive and IoT; analysts show a Moderate Buy with upside to roughly $184.67.

via TipRanks|

#earnings #market-news #memory-shortage

business2 months ago•13 min saved

Qualcomm Dives 10% After Soft Guidance Despite Solid Q4 Beat

Qualcomm topped Q4 2025 results with EPS of $3.50 and revenue of $12.25B, but issued weak next-quarter guidance of $2.45-$2.65 per share and $10.2B-$11B in revenue, below consensus. Management cited a global memory-chip shortage squeezing smartphone and data-center memory orders, with customers delaying purchases. The stock slid about 10% on the outlook, though analysts still rate the stock a Moderate Buy with an average target near $192.

via TipRanks|

#business #earnings #guidance

technology2 months ago•4 min saved

Cooling tech could push Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro toward 5GHz minimum

A circulating rumor suggests the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro could reach a minimum 5.00GHz on its performance cores thanks to Samsung’s Heat Pass Block cooling and the 2nm N2P process, with early testing hinting at 5.5–6.0GHz ranges. Qualcomm reportedly plans two variants and features like LPDDR6 RAM and UFS 5.0, and the Galaxy S26 line may be among the first to use it, but there is no official confirmation and the claims remain unverified.

via Wccftech|

#500ghz #heat-dissipation #heat-pass-block

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Series to Use TSMC's 2nm Process, Indicating Exclusive Partnership and Premium Pricing

The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and Gen 6 are rumored to be exclusively manufactured on TSMC's 2nm 'N2P' process, with no current talks of Samsung's involvement, although Qualcomm may consider Samsung if their samples meet expectations. The chips feature a new CPU cluster and are aimed at premium Android devices, with potential benefits from dual sourcing to reduce costs and improve margins.

via Wccftech|

#chipset-manufacturing #qualcomm #samsung

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon X2 Plus Chips and Robotics Initiatives at CES 2026

Qualcomm is expanding its presence in the laptop processor market with the new Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, offering improved performance, power efficiency, and AI capabilities, aiming to challenge Intel and AMD despite currently holding less than 1% market share. The chips are based on a 3nm process, support high-speed memory, and are designed for budget and mainstream laptops, with Qualcomm emphasizing their multi-day battery life and AI features. While adoption is slow, Qualcomm's efforts to improve the Windows on Arm ecosystem and partnerships with app developers suggest a strategic push to grow its market share in the PC industry.

via theregister.com|

#ces-2023 #laptop-processors #qualcomm

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Qualcomm Launches Enhanced and Budget-Friendly Snapdragon X2 Chips for Laptops at CES

Qualcomm announced new Snapdragon X2 Elite and Plus chips for Windows laptops, with the first devices expected by the end of Q1 2026. The X2 Elite targets high performance, while the Plus offers a more budget-friendly option with significant CPU and power efficiency gains, supporting up to 128GB RAM and promising multi-day battery life. These chips aim to compete with Intel and AMD, with improved AI and gaming support, though gaming performance may be limited compared to high-end GPUs.

via The Verge|

#ces-2026 #cpu-performance #laptops