Qualcomm does the bare minimum for the new Snapdragon 888 Plus SoC
Five percent faster peak CPU clock and ambiguous AI improvements launch a new SKU. Enlarge (credit: Qualcomm) Qualcomm has announced the mid-cycle update to the Snapdragon 888, the Snapdragon 888 Plus. As usual, this is the exact same chip as.....»»
Xreal Air 2 Ultra ‘Vision Pro competitor’ has been announced – at $699 [U: Hands-on video]
The first claimed Vision Pro competitor has been announced, in the form of the Xreal Air 2 Ultra. The device is powered by the shiny new spatial computing chip Qualcomm announced on Friday, and costs just a fifth of the price of Vision Pro. Update.....»»
Xreal Air 2 Ultra ‘Vision Pro competitor’ has been announced – at $699
The first claimed Vision Pro competitor has been announced, in the form of the Xreal Air 2 Ultra. The device is powered by the shiny new spatial computing chip Qualcomm announced on Friday, and costs just a fifth of the price of Vision Pro – but.....»»
Vision Pro competitors on the way as soon as Monday; Qualcomm takes dig at Apple
A new Qualcomm spatial computing chip has been announced, intended to allow companies to create their own Vision Pro competitors. Five companies will be using the new chip, as they work on mixed reality headsets designed to go, uh, head-to-head wi.....»»
Qualcomm’s XR2+ Gen 2 SoC sets up a wave of Apple Vision Pro competitors
Qualcomm says five companies are working on new headsets. Enlarge / Qualcomm's XR reference device. (credit: Qualcomm) The Apple Vision Pro is coming out sometime in early 2024, and since it is a VR/AR headset that run.....»»
Qualcomm and Samsung are teaming up to fight Apple’s Vision Pro
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 processor supports super-sharp headset displays and advanced tracking for Samsung's spatial computing device......»»
DoorDash and Uber minimum wage ruling leads companies to hit back on tipping
A DoorDash and Uber minimum wage ruling is leading to both companies implementing changes that are badly hurting the income their drivers receive from tips … more….....»»
Qualcomm claims its new chips are 21% faster than Apple’s M3
Qualcomm has tested its Oyron CPU in the Snapdragon X Elite chip against Apple's M3 chip and claims that its new chip outperforms the latest ARM-architecture......»»
Qualcomm claims new chips are 21% faster than Apple’s M3
Qualcomm has tested its Oyron CPU in the Snapdragon X Elite chip against Apple's M3 chip and claims that its new chip outperforms the latest ARM-architecture......»»
Laptops are going to feel very different in 2024
While 2023 was a relatively boring year for laptops, 2024 promises more significant updates. It all starts with Intel's Meteor Lake and Qualcomm's latest chip......»»
Which cybersecurity controls are organizations struggling with?
How are organizations performing across cybersecurity controls in the Minimum Viable Secure Product (MVSP) framework? A recent analysis by Bitsight and Google reveals some good and some bad results – and room for improvement. What is MVSP? Mini.....»»
Realme Officially Launches the GT5 Pro
The GT5 Pro packs some pretty impressive hardware specifications, including the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile chipset. The post Realme Officially Launches the GT5 Pro appeared first on Phandroid. Just a short while after announ.....»»
One of 2023’s most interesting Android phones just dropped
Realme's latest phone is a flagship powered by Qualcomm's best silicon. But it's the touchless hand gestures that truly set it apart from the rest......»»
It looks like Apple will have to continue relying on Qualcomm for a while
Apple is reported to be giving up on their plans to make their own 5G modem, meaning that they’ll have to continue relying on Qualcomm for the foreseeable future. The post It looks like Apple will have to continue relying on Qualcomm for a while ap.....»»
Tails 5.2.0 comes with several improvements, updated Tor Browser
Tails is a portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship. Tails can be installed on any USB stick with a minimum of 8 GB. Tails works on most computers under ten years old. You can start again on the other operating syst.....»»
Redmi’s Upcoming Phone will Come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
The phone will also come with a super-bright display. The post Redmi’s Upcoming Phone will Come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 appeared first on Phandroid. While a lot of smartphone manufacturers are working on incorporating the latest.....»»
How minimum wage rises will affect the early years education and childcare sector
The early years sector—nurseries and childminders who offer services to children under the age of five—waited expectantly for news of investment in the UK chancellor's recent autumn statement. But this was not delivered, even though Jeremy Hunt p.....»»
Spotify changes rules for paying artists seeking better payments for professionals
Spotify on Tuesday announced some significant changes to its rules for paying royalties to artists working with the platform. From 2024, Spotify will no longer pay for songs with a small number of streams. It will also increase the minimum length req.....»»
Qualcomm’s newest chip will bring AI to cheaper Android phones
Qualcomm's new midrange processor, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, will make its way to Android phones that will be announced toward the end of this year......»»
Meet the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, Qualcomm’s New Midrange SoC
We can expect the chip to appear in new smartphones later this month. The post Meet the Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, Qualcomm’s New Midrange SoC appeared first on Phandroid. While a lot of the fanfare surrounding Qualcomm’s Snapdragon b.....»»
Apple’s plans to bring its own 5G modems to the iPhone have been delayed once again
Apple has been trying to develop its own 5G modems to replace the Qualcomm radio chips currently used in the iPhone. However, even after years of development, the company has struggled to achieve good results with its in-house developed chips. Accord.....»»